What are the schools like in Uncertain, TX?

Uncertain is served primarily by KARNACK ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1.

What is the median household income in Uncertain?

The median household income in Uncertain, TX is $60,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Uncertain, TX?

Uncertain has an average high temperature of 56.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Uncertain, TX affordable or expensive?

Uncertain's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Uncertain is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $238,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Uncertain has a violent crime rate of 229.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1257.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Uncertain, TX a Good Place to Live?

Uncertain is a small town of 85 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,250 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Uncertain 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 Uncertain is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Uncertain 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

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

Metric	Uncertain, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$238,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Uncertain's violent crime rate is 229.9 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

229.9 /100k

Property Crime

1257.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Uncertain is served primarily by KARNACK ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Uncertain, TX	National Avg
School District	KARNACK ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Uncertain sees average highs of 56.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Uncertain, TX
Average High — January	56.4°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Uncertain, TX	National Avg
Population	85	—
Median Age	60.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.2%	22.2%
65 and over	40.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oil City, LA 10 mi Mooringsport, LA 10 mi Scottsville, TX 13 mi Jefferson, TX 13 mi Vivian, LA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Uncertain

Uncertain, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75661

Uncertain vs Other Cities

Uncertain, TX vs Oil City, LA Uncertain, TX vs Mooringsport, LA Uncertain, TX vs Scottsville, TX Uncertain, TX vs Jefferson, TX Uncertain, TX vs Vivian, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uncertain, TX affordable or expensive?

Uncertain's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Uncertain roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $238,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Uncertain, TX?

Uncertain's violent crime rate is 229.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1257.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Uncertain?

Public schools in Uncertain are operated by KARNACK ISD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1. 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Uncertain, TX a good place to live?

Uncertain, TX has a population of 85, a median household income of $60,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Uncertain?

Uncertain averages 56.4°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Uncertain?

Uncertain, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75661.

What is the population of Uncertain?

The population of Uncertain, Texas is 85 with a median age of 60.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Uncertain?

Key numbers for living in Uncertain: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $238,900, median household income $60,250, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Uncertain side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.