What are the schools like in Ozona, TX?

Ozona is served primarily by CROCKETT COUNTY CONSOLIDATED CSD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ozona?

The median household income in Ozona, TX is $60,288 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Ozona, TX?

Ozona has an average high temperature of 59.9°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Ozona, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ozona, TX affordable or expensive?

Ozona's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ozona is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $143,500 and the median rent is $583 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ozona, TX?

Ozona has a violent crime rate of 86.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 606.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ozona, TX a Good Place to Live?

Ozona is a small town of 2,306 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,288 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Ozona stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ozona is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ozona 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: 89.0

Ozona's overall cost of living index is 89.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ozona costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ozona, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$143,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$583	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,288	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ozona's violent crime rate is 86.6 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

86.6 /100k

Property Crime

606.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ozona is served primarily by CROCKETT COUNTY CONSOLIDATED CSD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ozona, TX	National Avg
School District	CROCKETT COUNTY CONSOLIDATED CSD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ozona sees average highs of 59.9°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 19.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ozona, TX
Average High — January	59.9°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	19.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Ozona, TX	National Avg
Population	2,306	—
Median Age	54.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	29.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	66.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.2%	22.2%
65 and over	28.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sonora, TX 35 mi Sheffield, TX 37 mi Big Lake, TX 37 mi Eldorado, TX 38 mi Iraan, TX 44 mi

ZIP Codes in Ozona

Ozona, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76943

Ozona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ozona, TX affordable or expensive?

Ozona's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ozona roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $143,500 and median rent is $583/month.

What is the crime rate in Ozona, TX?

Ozona's violent crime rate is 86.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 606.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ozona?

Public schools in Ozona are operated by CROCKETT COUNTY CONSOLIDATED CSD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.9:1. 12.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ozona, TX a good place to live?

Ozona, TX has a population of 2,306, a median household income of $60,288, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Ozona?

Ozona averages 59.9°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.8 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ozona?

Ozona, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76943.

What is the population of Ozona?

The population of Ozona, Texas is 2,306 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ozona?

Key numbers for living in Ozona: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $143,500, median household income $60,288, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ozona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.