What are the schools like in Strawn, TX?

Strawn is served primarily by STRAWN ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1.

What is the median household income in Strawn?

The median household income in Strawn, TX is $46,780 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Strawn, TX?

Strawn has an average high temperature of 58.2°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Strawn, TX affordable or expensive?

Strawn's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Strawn is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $65,000 and the median rent is $575 per month.

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

Strawn has a violent crime rate of 250.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1846.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Strawn, TX a Good Place to Live?

Strawn is a small town of 501 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,780 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

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

All Strawn 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: 85.0

Strawn's overall cost of living index is 85.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Strawn costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Strawn, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$65,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$575	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,780	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Strawn's violent crime rate is 250.1 per 100,000 residents — 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

250.1 /100k

Property Crime

1846.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Strawn is served primarily by STRAWN ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Strawn, TX	National Avg
School District	STRAWN ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Strawn sees average highs of 58.2°F in January and 96.5°F in July, with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Strawn, TX
Average High — January	58.2°F
Average High — July	96.5°F
Annual Precipitation	35.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Strawn, TX	National Avg
Population	501	—
Median Age	47.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	25.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mingus, TX 4 mi Gordon, TX 8 mi Ranger, TX 12 mi Santo, TX 17 mi Huckabay, TX 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Strawn

Strawn, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76475

Strawn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strawn, TX affordable or expensive?

Strawn's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Strawn roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $65,000 and median rent is $575/month.

What is the crime rate in Strawn, TX?

Strawn's violent crime rate is 250.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1846.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Strawn?

Public schools in Strawn are operated by STRAWN ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1. 5.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Strawn, TX a good place to live?

Strawn, TX has a population of 501, a median household income of $46,780, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. 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 Strawn?

Strawn averages 58.2°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Strawn?

Strawn, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76475.

What is the population of Strawn?

The population of Strawn, Texas is 501 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Strawn?

Key numbers for living in Strawn: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $65,000, median household income $46,780, crime index 75 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Strawn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.