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A town of 1,407, settled in 1908. 2.4 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Texas town.
Trash & recyclingCrosbyton’s best subject grades are an A for cost of living and civic life; its weakest is a D− for incomes. 27% of residents live below the poverty line in Crosbyton, above both the Texas town median (12%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 20 of Texas’ 990 towns score lower on incomes. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 88% of the country. On civic life, just 18 of Texas’ 791 towns do better. Crosbyton has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Crosbyton beats most towns.
1,741 counted in 2010 and 1,492 in 2020; an estimated 1,407 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Crosbyton is from typical.
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Census counts: 809 in 1920, a peak of 2,289 in 1980, 1,492 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Crosbyton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Crosbyton.
At $512 a month, Crosbyton’s median rent is below both Texas’ towns ($1,208 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 58% of households own their home in Crosbyton. Typical home values rose 5.6% in the year to September 2026.
| Crosbyton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $512 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 58% | 69% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by Crosbyton CISD. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Crosbyton Cisd Pre K-12, with 316 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosbyton Cisd Pre K-12Largest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 316 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
19% of Crosbyton adults have diabetes. Crosbyton beats the Texas average on 2 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 19. 32% of Crosbyton adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Crosbyton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 13% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 24% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Crosbyton | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.8% | 17% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 74.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 5.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
About one in 5 of Crosbyton’s working residents works in town. Crosbyton’s median household income is $39,000. Jobs based in Crosbyton fell to 268 in 2023, 30 fewer than in 2013.
| Crosbyton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 20% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Crosbyton has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. The July high in Crosbyton is 93°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among 489 Texas towns, just 6 have a lower violent crime rate than Crosbyton. Crosbyton's reported crime rate is well below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes.
| Crosbyton | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.2 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1994, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Crosbyton.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Crosbyton Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Crosbyton; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Crosbyton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
City in Texas, United States
Crosbyton is a city in and the county seat of Crosby County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,492 at the 2020 census. Crosbyton is part of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
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2.4 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Texas town.
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.