Ore City is a small town of 929 in Texas, with a median household income of $41,339
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ore City 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 Ore City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ore City 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: 88.4
Ore City's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ore City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ore City, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$88,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,040
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,339
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ore City's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
194.0 /100k
Property Crime
735.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ore City is served primarily by ORE CITY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ore City, TX
National Avg
School District
ORE CITY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ore City sees average highs of 56.3°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Ore City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ore City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $88,200 and median rent is $1,040/month.
Ore City's violent crime rate is 194.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 735.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ore City are operated by ORE CITY ISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 5.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ore City, TX has a population of 929, a median household income of $41,339, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Ore City averages 56.3°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ore City, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75683, 75640.
The population of Ore City, Texas is 929 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ore City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $88,200, median household income $41,339, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ore City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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