What are the schools like in Reklaw, TX?

School district data for Reklaw is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Reklaw?

The median household income in Reklaw, TX is $63,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.4%.

What is the weather like in Reklaw, TX?

Reklaw has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Reklaw, TX affordable or expensive?

Reklaw's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Reklaw is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,100 and the median rent is $880 per month.

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

Reklaw has a violent crime rate of 244.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1371.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Reklaw, TX a Good Place to Live?

Reklaw is a small town of 359 in Texas, with a median household income of $63,750 and a 9.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Reklaw stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Reklaw is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Reklaw 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

Reklaw's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Reklaw costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Reklaw, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$880	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Reklaw's violent crime rate is 244.5 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

244.5 /100k

Property Crime

1371.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Reklaw, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Reklaw sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Reklaw, TX
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	50.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Reklaw, TX	National Avg
Population	359	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cushing, TX 9 mi Gallatin, TX 10 mi Rusk, TX 11 mi New Summerfield, TX 11 mi Alto, TX 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Reklaw

Reklaw, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75784

Reklaw vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reklaw, TX affordable or expensive?

Reklaw's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Reklaw roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,100 and median rent is $880/month.

What is the crime rate in Reklaw, TX?

Reklaw's violent crime rate is 244.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1371.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Reklaw?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Reklaw, TX a good place to live?

Reklaw, TX has a population of 359, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%. 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 Reklaw?

Reklaw averages 55.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Reklaw?

Reklaw, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75784.

What is the population of Reklaw?

The population of Reklaw, Texas is 359 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Reklaw?

Key numbers for living in Reklaw: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,100, median household income $63,750, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Reklaw side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.