Woodson is a small town of 391 in Texas, with a median household income of $62,813
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Woodson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Woodson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Woodson 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: 89.3
Woodson's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Woodson costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Woodson, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$772
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Woodson's violent crime rate is 66.6 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
66.6 /100k
Property Crime
333.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Woodson is served primarily by WOODSON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Woodson, TX
National Avg
School District
WOODSON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Woodson sees average highs of 57.0°F in January
and 96.0°F in July,
with 28.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Woodson's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Woodson roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,600 and median rent is $772/month.
Woodson's violent crime rate is 66.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 333.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Woodson are operated by WOODSON ISD.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Woodson, TX has a population of 391, a median household income of $62,813, 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.
Woodson averages 57.0°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.9 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Woodson, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76491.
The population of Woodson, Texas is 391 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Woodson: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $95,600, median household income $62,813, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.