Nocona is a small town of 3,027 in Texas, with a median household income of $42,104
and a 15.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nocona stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nocona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nocona city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.3
Nocona's overall cost of living index is 88.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nocona costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nocona, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$668
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,104
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nocona's violent crime rate is 222.0 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
222.0 /100k
Property Crime
1054.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nocona is served primarily by NOCONA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nocona, TX
National Avg
School District
NOCONA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nocona sees average highs of 54.4°F in January
and 95.3°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Nocona's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nocona roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,500 and median rent is $668/month.
Nocona's violent crime rate is 222.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1054.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nocona are operated by NOCONA ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nocona, TX has a population of 3,027, a median household income of $42,104, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Nocona averages 54.4°F in January and 95.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Nocona, Texas is 3,027 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nocona: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,500, median household income $42,104, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nocona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
