What are the schools like in Roxton, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Roxton?

The median household income in Roxton, TX is $57,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Roxton, TX?

Roxton has an average high temperature of 53.5°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Roxton, TX affordable or expensive?

Roxton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roxton is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $103,100 and the median rent is $746 per month.

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

Roxton has a violent crime rate of 405.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1738.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roxton, TX a Good Place to Live?

Roxton is a small town of 585 in Texas, with a median household income of $57,292 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Roxton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Roxton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roxton 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: 89.4

Roxton's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roxton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Roxton, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$103,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$746	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Roxton's violent crime rate is 405.1 per 100,000 residents — 7% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

405.1 /100k

Property Crime

1738.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Roxton, 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	26.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roxton sees average highs of 53.5°F in January and 95.8°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roxton, TX
Average High — January	53.5°F
Average High — July	95.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.5"

Demographics

Metric	Roxton, TX	National Avg
Population	585	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brookston, TX 6 mi Petty, TX 6 mi Toco, TX 9 mi Pecan Gap, TX 10 mi Honey Grove, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Roxton

Roxton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75477

Roxton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roxton, TX affordable or expensive?

Roxton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Roxton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $103,100 and median rent is $746/month.

What is the crime rate in Roxton, TX?

Roxton's violent crime rate is 405.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1738.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roxton?

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

Is Roxton, TX a good place to live?

Roxton, TX has a population of 585, a median household income of $57,292, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Roxton?

Roxton averages 53.5°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 1.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roxton?

Roxton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75477.

What is the population of Roxton?

The population of Roxton, Texas is 585 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roxton?

Key numbers for living in Roxton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $103,100, median household income $57,292, crime index 97 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roxton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.