Nacogdoches
Texas

What stands out

Three things set Nacogdoches County apart from the other 3,142 counties: the uninsured rate is in the top 2% of American counties (22.2%), natural-hazard risk is in the top 6% of American counties (94 of 100), and homeownership is in the bottom 7% of American counties (59%). Within Texas it ranks 66th of 254 counties for the uninsured rate.

Where you are

You live in Nacogdoches County, Texas. 64,768 people live here with you. The population grew 0.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +171).

Texas has no income tax and no estate tax, and its constitution prohibits an income tax without a statewide vote. Property taxes are among the highest in the country and are the main source of local school funding; the 2023 legislature raised the homestead exemption to $100,000 to offset that. Homeowner insurance costs are high along the Gulf coast and rising statewide after hail and freeze events. The grid is independent of the rest of the country.

Money

The typical household here brings in $51,153 a year, lower than 76% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $47,730. Unemployment runs 4.3%, higher than 77% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Texas has no state income tax, so none of that goes to the state.

Home

The median home costs $225K, cheaper than 54% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $899 a month. Property tax is 0.92% of home value, roughly $1,389 a year on that median home, higher than 55% of American counties. 59% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.2 per 1,000 residents, higher than 68% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 12 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 74.2 years, shorter than 68% of American counties. There are 117 active physicians in the county, about 18.1 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 2.5 of 5 stars. 22.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.90 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 54% of American counties. 85% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 36 points. 57% of eligible voters turned out. Under Texas law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 68°F, highs near 79 and lows near 57, warmer than 92% of American counties. About 48 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 94 out of 100, riskier than 94% of American counties; the county has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 178 Mbps down, slower than 59% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.5 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.