#1Iowa Park
Wichita County · 6,542 peopleStrongest: cost of living A−, schools A−·lowest: jobs & income B−
A−CostA−SafetyA−SchoolsB+HealthB−JobsB+WalkA−Hazards
Iowa Park, #1 on this list · Photo: Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Texas rankings · 2026
Best small towns in Texas
Iowa Park ranks first of Texas’ 359 graded small towns (2,500–9,999 residents), with an A+: cost of living (A−) and schools (A−) are its strongest grades; jobs & income (B−) is its lowest. 26 of the 359 (7%) grade A− or better nationally, against 25% of U.S. towns.
The overall grade, sorted: cost of living, safety, schools, health, jobs & income, walkability and hazard risk, from Census, FBI, state, CDC, EPA and FEMA data. How grades work
#1A+
#3Parker
Collin County · 6,462 peopleStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: hazard risk C
CCostASafetyA−SchoolsAHealthA+JobsCWalkCHazards
#4Argyle
Denton County · 6,372 peopleStrongest: jobs & income A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D
DCostA−SafetyA+SchoolsAHealthA+JobsB+WalkC+Hazards
Where they are: Three of the top 10 are in Denton County.
All 359 small towns
Overall score, highest first. The score (0–100) blends the seven livability grades and sets the order; the letter places that score among every U.S. town of 2,500+, and A+ is the top 5%, so neighbors on the list often share a letter. Each town links to its page, where the grade sheet shows every subject. The rank is the town’s place among all 640 Texas towns.
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#TownScoreGradeWhat drives it
1Iowa ParkWichita County · 6,542 people75.1top 1.4%A+Strongest: cost of living A−, schools A−·lowest: jobs & income B−
3ParkerCollin County · 6,462 people70.2top 6.4%AStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: hazard risk C
4ArgyleDenton County · 6,372 people70.1top 6.6%AStrongest: jobs & income A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D
5BullardSmith County · 5,301 people70.0top 6.8%AStrongest: hazard risk A, safety A·lowest: cost of living C
7Taylor Lake VillageHarris County · 3,774 people69.3top 7.9%AStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: hazard risk C−
8Van AlstyneGrayson County · 8,012 people68.9top 8.6%AStrongest: jobs & income A, schools A·lowest: cost of living D
10Double OakDenton County · 3,051 people68.3top 9.6%AStrongest: jobs & income A+, safety A·lowest: cost of living C−
14PonderDenton County · 2,863 people67.1top 12.1%AStrongest: safety A, jobs & income A·lowest: walkability C
19AnnettaParker County · 3,546 people66.2top 14.1%AStrongest: health A, schools A·lowest: walkability C−
20HideawaySmith County · 3,459 people65.6top 15.5%A−Strongest: schools A, jobs & income A·lowest: walkability D
23AledoParker County · 7,122 people64.9top 17.0%A−Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D
24AbernathyHale County · 2,826 people64.7top 17.4%A−Strongest: jobs & income A, safety A·lowest: hazard risk C−
25Belterraunincorporated, Hays County · 6,978 people64.7top 17.4%A−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: walkability C−
32Garden RidgeComal County · 4,371 people64.0top 19.2%A−Strongest: jobs & income A+, schools A·lowest: walkability D
33WoodwayMcLennan County · 9,753 people64.0top 19.2%A−Strongest: hazard risk A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D
34CiscoEastland County · 3,980 people63.8top 19.5%A−Strongest: walkability A−, schools A−·lowest: jobs & income C
35Bushlandunincorporated, Potter County · 2,779 people63.8top 19.6%A−Strongest: jobs & income A+, schools A·lowest: hazard risk C−
38DeCordovaHood County · 3,296 people63.5top 20.3%A−Strongest: health A, jobs & income B+·lowest: walkability C−
39GunterGrayson County · 2,574 people63.4top 20.6%A−Strongest: safety A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
41LucasCollin County · 8,896 people63.1top 21.2%A−Strongest: jobs & income A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D
42PalmerEllis County · 2,644 people63.0top 21.3%A−Strongest: safety A, hazard risk A·lowest: walkability C
45SpearmanHansford County · 2,956 people62.4top 23.0%A−Strongest: safety A+, schools A·lowest: jobs & income C−
49Cumingsunincorporated, Fort Bend County · 2,535 people62.2top 23.6%A−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: hazard risk D
53LindaleSmith County · 7,385 people61.9top 24.4%A−Strongest: hazard risk A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living C
56Caddo MillsHunt County · 5,715 people61.8top 24.7%A−Strongest: safety A−, schools A−·lowest: walkability D
58Hudson Bendunincorporated, Travis County · 4,127 people61.7top 24.9%A−Strongest: schools A, health A·lowest: cost of living D
59McLendon-ChisholmRockwall County · 5,629 people61.6top 25.1%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living C−
60Pinehurstunincorporated, Montgomery County · 4,266 people61.6top 25.3%B+Strongest: cost of living A−, jobs & income B+·lowest: walkability D
61BoydWise County · 2,546 people61.6top 25.3%B+Strongest: safety A−, cost of living A−·lowest: walkability C+
62HenriettaClay County · 3,258 people61.4top 25.9%B+Strongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: health C+
63SeymourBaylor County · 2,574 people61.4top 25.9%B+Strongest: schools A, cost of living A−·lowest: jobs & income D−
64HasletTarrant County · 5,267 people61.1top 26.7%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A−·lowest: cost of living C−
67WhitehouseSmith County · 9,970 people60.7top 27.5%B+Strongest: hazard risk A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
68Terrell HillsBexar County · 5,215 people60.6top 27.8%B+Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living C
69OlneyYoung County · 3,000 people60.6top 27.8%B+Strongest: cost of living A+, walkability A·lowest: jobs & income C−
71Highland ParkDallas County · 8,764 people60.6top 27.9%B+Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
72SunnyvaleDallas County · 9,008 people60.3top 28.6%B+Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
73MagnoliaMontgomery County · 8,095 people60.1top 29.1%B+Strongest: jobs & income A−, safety A−·lowest: cost of living C−
74Lackland AFBunincorporated, Bexar County · 6,785 people60.1top 29.1%B+Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A·lowest: cost of living D−
76Potosiunincorporated, Taylor County · 4,322 people60.0top 29.5%B+Strongest: health A, schools A·lowest: cost of living C−
77WestMcLennan County · 2,629 people59.9top 29.6%B+Strongest: hazard risk A+, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living C
78Cross Mountainunincorporated, Bexar County · 3,752 people59.6top 30.3%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A−·lowest: hazard risk C
79West Lake HillsTravis County · 3,229 people59.5top 30.6%B+Strongest: health A+, schools A+·lowest: cost of living D−
80ShallowaterLubbock County · 2,957 people59.5top 30.6%B+Strongest: schools A, jobs & income A−·lowest: walkability C−
82Oak Ridge NorthMontgomery County · 2,991 people59.3top 31.2%B+Strongest: jobs & income A, hazard risk A−·lowest: cost of living C
83Willow ParkParker County · 7,439 people59.0top 31.8%B+Strongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
85El LagoHarris County · 2,984 people58.9top 32.1%B+Strongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
87NeedvilleFort Bend County · 3,114 people58.8top 32.4%B+Strongest: schools A, safety A−·lowest: walkability C
88Mount VernonFranklin County · 2,610 people58.8top 32.4%B+Strongest: cost of living A−, schools B+·lowest: health C
89Denver CityYoakum County · 4,311 people58.8top 32.5%B+Strongest: cost of living A+, walkability B+·lowest: jobs & income C
90Beach CityChambers County · 3,438 people58.8top 32.5%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, schools A·lowest: walkability D−
92AlpineBrewster County · 5,989 people58.6top 33.1%B+Strongest: safety A+, walkability A−·lowest: hazard risk C−
93Bee CaveTravis County · 8,464 people58.5top 33.2%B+Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
94OvillaEllis County · 4,808 people58.4top 33.4%B+Strongest: safety A, jobs & income A−·lowest: walkability D
95Spring Valley VillageHarris County · 4,402 people58.4top 33.5%B+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D
96HaskellHaskell County · 3,095 people58.2top 34.0%B+Strongest: cost of living A, safety A·lowest: jobs & income C−
99Pilot PointDenton County · 8,052 people57.9top 34.8%B+Strongest: hazard risk A−, safety B+·lowest: walkability C
100StantonMartin County · 2,694 people57.9top 34.9%B+Strongest: cost of living A+, jobs & income B·lowest: hazard risk D
101Alamo HeightsBexar County · 7,632 people57.8top 35.2%BStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
103CliftonBosque County · 3,523 people57.6top 35.7%BStrongest: safety A, hazard risk A·lowest: health C
104KermitWinkler County · 6,019 people57.5top 36.0%BStrongest: cost of living A+, hazard risk A+·lowest: health C−
106Winnieunincorporated, Chambers County · 3,290 people57.4top 36.2%BStrongest: walkability A−, cost of living A−·lowest: health C
107ChildressChildress County · 5,650 people57.4top 36.3%BStrongest: schools A−, safety B+·lowest: walkability C
109PerrytonOchiltree County · 7,850 people57.2top 36.7%BStrongest: hazard risk A, schools A−·lowest: health C−
112SeminoleGaines County · 7,730 people57.1top 37.1%BStrongest: schools B+, cost of living B+·lowest: health C+
113Santa Rita Ranchunincorporated, Williamson County · 6,586 people57.0top 37.2%BStrongest: health A, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D
114Barton Creekunincorporated, Travis County · 3,440 people56.8top 37.8%BStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living D−
115Glen RoseSomervell County · 3,148 people56.7top 38.0%BStrongest: schools A−, cost of living B·lowest: hazard risk C−
119HoweGrayson County · 3,686 people56.4top 38.9%BStrongest: safety A, hazard risk A·lowest: walkability D
122MabankKaufman County · 7,294 people56.2top 39.7%BStrongest: hazard risk A−, walkability A−·lowest: health C
124JustinDenton County · 7,285 people56.1top 39.9%BStrongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D−
125Paloma Creek Southunincorporated, Denton County · 8,860 people56.1top 39.9%BStrongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living C−
126Nassau BayHarris County · 5,210 people56.1top 40.0%BStrongest: walkability A, health A−·lowest: cost of living D
127White OakGregg County · 6,186 people56.0top 40.1%BStrongest: schools A−, hazard risk A−·lowest: walkability C−
130Shady ShoresDenton County · 2,998 people55.7top 40.9%BStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A−·lowest: walkability C
131Lake DallasDenton County · 7,852 people55.6top 41.0%BStrongest: jobs & income A, safety B+·lowest: cost of living C−
132FrionaParmer County · 4,051 people55.6top 41.1%BStrongest: safety A+, hazard risk A·lowest: schools C
133Lowry CrossingCollin County · 2,521 people55.6top 41.1%BStrongest: jobs & income A, schools A−·lowest: walkability C−
134Bunker Hill VillageHarris County · 3,896 people55.5top 41.4%BStrongest: health A+, jobs & income A+·lowest: cost of living D−
137JourdantonAtascosa County · 4,751 people55.2top 42.0%BStrongest: hazard risk A+, schools A−·lowest: health C−
138KeeneJohnson County · 7,109 people55.2top 42.1%BStrongest: hazard risk A−, safety B+·lowest: health C+
141KrumDenton County · 6,808 people55.1top 42.4%BStrongest: jobs & income A+, health B+·lowest: cost of living C−
142Shady Hollowunincorporated, Travis County · 5,709 people55.0top 42.6%BStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A+·lowest: cost of living C−
143Hunters Creek VillageHarris County · 4,498 people54.9top 43.0%BStrongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
145Hollywood ParkBexar County · 3,140 people54.9top 43.1%BStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D
146SaladoBell County · 2,565 people54.8top 43.2%BStrongest: jobs & income A, health A−·lowest: cost of living C−
147Shavano ParkBexar County · 3,861 people54.7top 43.4%BStrongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D
149Bridge CityOrange County · 9,645 people54.5top 44.0%BStrongest: safety B+, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D
153SweenyBrazoria County · 3,594 people54.1top 45.0%BStrongest: cost of living B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: hazard risk C−
154Wyldwoodunincorporated, Bastrop County · 4,934 people54.0top 45.4%B−Strongest: jobs & income A, cost of living A−·lowest: walkability D
156VanVan Zandt County · 2,993 people54.0top 45.5%B−Strongest: hazard risk A, schools B+·lowest: walkability C
163WolfforthLubbock County · 8,746 people53.5top 46.7%B−Strongest: health B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
165Weston LakesFort Bend County · 4,570 people53.4top 47.1%B−Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
166JonestownTravis County · 2,687 people53.4top 47.1%B−Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A·lowest: cost of living D−
167Hickory CreekDenton County · 6,875 people53.3top 47.3%B−Strongest: jobs & income A+, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
168Big LakeReagan County · 2,783 people53.3top 47.3%B−Strongest: walkability A, cost of living A−·lowest: jobs & income C−
170TaltyKaufman County · 3,299 people53.3top 47.5%B−Strongest: jobs & income A+, health A−·lowest: walkability D
172BulverdeComal County · 7,337 people53.2top 47.8%B−Strongest: jobs & income A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D
173BridgeportWise County · 6,915 people53.1top 47.9%B−Strongest: jobs & income A−, hazard risk B·lowest: walkability C+
174BallingerRunnels County · 3,499 people53.1top 47.9%B−Strongest: cost of living A−, walkability B+·lowest: hazard risk C−
175WhitesboroGrayson County · 4,188 people53.1top 48.0%B−Strongest: hazard risk A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living C
177JunctionKimble County · 2,513 people52.9top 48.7%B−Strongest: cost of living A−, safety A−·lowest: health D
179CraneCrane County · 3,303 people52.7top 49.1%B−Strongest: hazard risk A, safety A−·lowest: health C−
180Eagle LakeColorado County · 3,546 people52.6top 49.3%B−Strongest: walkability A, cost of living A−·lowest: jobs & income C
182BurnetBurnet County · 6,939 people52.6top 49.4%B−Strongest: safety A−, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability C+
183JarrellWilliamson County · 5,870 people52.6top 49.6%B−Strongest: hazard risk A, safety A−·lowest: schools C−
184ChandlerHenderson County · 4,081 people52.5top 49.7%B−Strongest: safety A, hazard risk A−·lowest: jobs & income C−
185StamfordJones County · 2,963 people52.3bottom 49.8%B−Strongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk A−·lowest: health D−
186CastrovilleMedina County · 3,444 people52.3bottom 49.8%B−Strongest: jobs & income A−, schools A−·lowest: cost of living C−
187MuleshoeBailey County · 5,162 people52.3bottom 49.7%B−Strongest: safety A−, cost of living B+·lowest: health C
188Piney Point VillageHarris County · 3,141 people52.2bottom 49.5%B−Strongest: health A+, jobs & income A·lowest: cost of living D−
190JoshuaJohnson County · 9,352 people52.0bottom 49.0%B−Strongest: schools A−, hazard risk A−·lowest: cost of living D
191MadisonvilleMadison County · 4,605 people51.9bottom 48.7%B−Strongest: cost of living A−, schools A−·lowest: health D
192DibollAngelina County · 5,125 people51.8bottom 48.4%B−Strongest: cost of living A, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D
193Central Gardensunincorporated, Jefferson County · 3,976 people51.8bottom 48.4%B−Strongest: schools A−, health B−·lowest: hazard risk C−
195Pecan Acresunincorporated, Tarrant County · 4,161 people51.6bottom 48.0%B−Strongest: health B+, schools B+·lowest: walkability C−
199Savannahunincorporated, Denton County · 6,469 people51.4bottom 47.4%B−Strongest: health A, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D
202ClydeCallahan County · 4,024 people51.3bottom 47.0%B−Strongest: cost of living A−, schools B+·lowest: walkability C−
203GrahamYoung County · 8,814 people51.1bottom 46.5%B−Strongest: schools B+, hazard risk B+·lowest: jobs & income C−
204MontgomeryMontgomery County · 3,105 people51.0bottom 46.5%B−Strongest: schools A, hazard risk A−·lowest: cost of living D
205Lake Cherokeeunincorporated, Gregg County · 3,093 people51.0bottom 46.3%B−Strongest: schools B+, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability D−
207TeagueFreestone County · 3,595 people50.8bottom 45.9%B−Strongest: cost of living A, hazard risk A·lowest: health D
208Rancho ViejoCameron County · 2,851 people50.8bottom 45.8%B−Strongest: safety A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
214RichwoodBrazoria County · 4,777 people50.6bottom 45.1%B−Strongest: safety B+, health B·lowest: hazard risk C−
215TroyBell County · 3,585 people50.5bottom 44.9%C+Strongest: hazard risk A, schools B+·lowest: walkability D
217WimberleyHays County · 2,909 people50.4bottom 44.7%C+Strongest: schools A−, health A−·lowest: hazard risk C−
218Travis Ranchunincorporated, Kaufman County · 9,025 people50.4bottom 44.6%C+Strongest: jobs & income A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
219San SabaSan Saba County · 3,126 people50.3bottom 44.4%C+Strongest: safety A−, cost of living B+·lowest: jobs & income D
220Pelican BayTarrant County · 2,729 people50.3bottom 44.3%C+Strongest: schools B, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability D
222GodleyJohnson County · 5,093 people50.2bottom 44.1%C+Strongest: safety A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
223DecaturWise County · 9,029 people50.2bottom 44.1%C+Strongest: hazard risk A, jobs & income B+·lowest: safety C
224CaldwellBurleson County · 4,970 people50.2bottom 44.0%C+Strongest: hazard risk A, schools A−·lowest: jobs & income C−
226Horseshoe BayLlano County · 5,339 people50.1bottom 43.9%C+Strongest: safety A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
231SpringtownParker County · 5,204 people49.7bottom 42.9%C+Strongest: walkability B, health B·lowest: hazard risk C+
232DalhartDallam County · 8,377 people49.7bottom 42.8%C+Strongest: walkability A−, cost of living B+·lowest: health C−
233DevineMedina County · 4,652 people49.6bottom 42.4%C+Strongest: walkability A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: health C
235CactusMoore County · 3,165 people49.5bottom 42.3%C+Strongest: cost of living A+, schools B+·lowest: health D−
236Westwayunincorporated, El Paso County · 3,484 people49.4bottom 42.0%C+Strongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living A−·lowest: walkability D
237BishopNueces County · 3,040 people49.4bottom 42.0%C+Strongest: cost of living A−, schools A−·lowest: health D
238YoakumLavaca County · 5,900 people49.4bottom 41.9%C+Strongest: schools B+, walkability B·lowest: health D
239BrazoriaBrazoria County · 2,882 people49.3bottom 41.7%C+Strongest: cost of living B+, walkability B+·lowest: hazard risk D
240MonahansWard County · 7,427 people49.2bottom 41.5%C+Strongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk A−·lowest: health C−
241BradyMcCulloch County · 4,980 people49.2bottom 41.4%C+Strongest: walkability A−, schools B+·lowest: jobs & income D
242DimmittCastro County · 4,069 people49.2bottom 41.3%C+Strongest: safety A−, cost of living B+·lowest: jobs & income C−
245RuskCherokee County · 5,568 people48.8bottom 40.3%C+Strongest: cost of living A, hazard risk A−·lowest: health C−
246HamiltonHamilton County · 3,016 people48.8bottom 40.3%C+Strongest: schools A, hazard risk A−·lowest: jobs & income D−
248RenoParker County · 3,823 people48.6bottom 39.8%C+Strongest: jobs & income A, hazard risk B·lowest: walkability C−
251Rio BravoWebb County · 4,523 people48.4bottom 39.2%C+Strongest: cost of living A, hazard risk A·lowest: health D−
256CantonVan Zandt County · 5,070 people48.2bottom 38.5%C+Strongest: schools A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: cost of living C
257GroesbeckLimestone County · 3,995 people48.2bottom 38.5%C+Strongest: walkability B+, hazard risk B+·lowest: health C
259HallsvilleHarrison County · 4,895 people48.1bottom 38.2%C+Strongest: safety A, jobs & income B+·lowest: schools D
264Paloma Creekunincorporated, Denton County · 3,016 people47.8bottom 37.3%C+Strongest: health A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D−
265WinnsboroWood County · 3,678 people47.7bottom 37.2%C+Strongest: hazard risk A−, safety A−·lowest: jobs & income D
266Morgan's Point ResortBell County · 4,746 people47.7bottom 37.1%C+Strongest: jobs & income A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
268Redwoodunincorporated, Guadalupe County · 3,441 people47.7bottom 37.0%C+Strongest: cost of living A, jobs & income B+·lowest: schools D
269CommerceHunt County · 9,928 people47.6bottom 36.9%C+Strongest: cost of living A+, walkability A·lowest: jobs & income D
270Karnes CityKarnes County · 3,540 people47.6bottom 36.7%C+Strongest: cost of living A, walkability B+·lowest: schools D−
271Oak PointDenton County · 6,909 people47.5bottom 36.7%C+Strongest: jobs & income A+, health B+·lowest: cost of living D−
272CameronMilam County · 5,489 people47.5bottom 36.7%C+Strongest: hazard risk A, walkability A−·lowest: health C−
273San Leonunincorporated, Galveston County · 6,458 people47.4bottom 36.4%C+Strongest: cost of living A−, jobs & income B−·lowest: walkability C−
274Jersey VillageHarris County · 7,729 people47.4bottom 36.3%C+Strongest: health A−, jobs & income A−·lowest: cost of living D
275AlvaradoJohnson County · 7,539 people47.3bottom 36.2%C+Strongest: hazard risk B+, cost of living B·lowest: health C
277Fort StocktonPecos County · 8,027 people47.2bottom 35.9%C+Strongest: hazard risk A, safety A−·lowest: schools D
278North Alamounincorporated, Hidalgo County · 4,819 people47.2bottom 35.7%C+Strongest: cost of living A, jobs & income B−·lowest: health D
279Briarunincorporated, Parker County · 7,228 people46.9bottom 35.2%C+Strongest: jobs & income A−, schools B·lowest: walkability D
280Liberty Cityunincorporated, Gregg County · 2,648 people46.8bottom 35.0%C+Strongest: schools A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: walkability D
282Shadybrookunincorporated, Cherokee County · 2,810 people46.6bottom 34.5%CStrongest: schools A, hazard risk B·lowest: walkability D
283Meadows PlaceFort Bend County · 4,546 people46.6bottom 34.3%CStrongest: health A−, schools B+·lowest: hazard risk D
285Grand SalineVan Zandt County · 3,319 people46.3bottom 33.7%CStrongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living B+·lowest: health D
287Holly Lake Ranchunincorporated, Wood County · 2,956 people46.2bottom 33.4%CStrongest: schools B+, hazard risk B+·lowest: walkability D−
288AubreyDenton County · 9,066 people46.1bottom 33.3%CStrongest: jobs & income A, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
290FerrisEllis County · 4,291 people46.0bottom 32.9%CStrongest: hazard risk A, jobs & income A−·lowest: health C−
291Highlandsunincorporated, Harris County · 6,335 people46.0bottom 32.8%CStrongest: walkability B+, cost of living B·lowest: health C
292DilleyFrio County · 3,809 people45.9bottom 32.6%CStrongest: hazard risk A+, safety B+·lowest: health D
293LytleAtascosa County · 3,626 people45.9bottom 32.6%CStrongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living A−·lowest: schools C−
295Pecan Plantationunincorporated, Hood County · 6,452 people45.7bottom 32.2%CStrongest: health A−, schools B+·lowest: walkability D−
298Val Verde Parkunincorporated, Val Verde County · 3,139 people45.6bottom 31.8%CStrongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living A·lowest: walkability D−
299GiddingsLee County · 5,425 people45.5bottom 31.7%CStrongest: hazard risk A, schools B+·lowest: health D
301Colorado CityMitchell County · 3,884 people45.3bottom 31.0%CStrongest: cost of living A+, safety B−·lowest: jobs & income D
302EarlyBrown County · 3,117 people45.2bottom 30.8%CStrongest: hazard risk A, schools A·lowest: jobs & income C−
303PoteetAtascosa County · 3,010 people45.1bottom 30.6%CStrongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk A−·lowest: schools D
304ColemanColeman County · 3,991 people45.1bottom 30.4%CStrongest: cost of living B+, safety B+·lowest: jobs & income D−
307PalaciosMatagorda County · 4,370 people44.9bottom 29.8%CStrongest: walkability A, cost of living B·lowest: hazard risk D
308LulingCaldwell County · 5,920 people44.8bottom 29.8%CStrongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D
309Hudson OaksParker County · 2,800 people44.8bottom 29.6%CStrongest: jobs & income A, hazard risk A−·lowest: cost of living D
310HackberryDenton County · 2,954 people44.7bottom 29.5%CStrongest: health A, jobs & income B+·lowest: cost of living D
311VenusJohnson County · 8,870 people44.6bottom 29.3%CStrongest: jobs & income A, safety A−·lowest: walkability D
312NoconaMontague County · 3,277 people44.6bottom 29.3%CStrongest: cost of living A, hazard risk B+·lowest: jobs & income D−
313WallerWaller County · 5,380 people44.6bottom 29.2%CStrongest: cost of living B+, walkability B+·lowest: health C−
314Castle HillsBexar County · 3,948 people44.5bottom 28.9%CStrongest: jobs & income A, walkability A−·lowest: cost of living D−
317Crosbyunincorporated, Harris County · 4,617 people44.4bottom 28.7%CStrongest: walkability A−, health B·lowest: jobs & income C−
319SmithvilleBastrop County · 4,367 people44.2bottom 28.2%CStrongest: walkability A−, cost of living B·lowest: health C−
322HallettsvilleLavaca County · 2,736 people43.9bottom 27.6%CStrongest: schools B+, cost of living B−·lowest: jobs & income D
323Port AransasNueces County · 3,773 people43.9bottom 27.5%CStrongest: walkability A+, schools A·lowest: cost of living D−
324LittlefieldLamb County · 5,675 people43.8bottom 27.4%CStrongest: cost of living B+, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D
332CombesCameron County · 3,255 people43.3bottom 26.2%CStrongest: walkability B−, safety B−·lowest: hazard risk C−
333MineolaWood County · 5,537 people43.3bottom 26.1%CStrongest: hazard risk A, schools B+·lowest: jobs & income C−
334ShenandoahMontgomery County · 3,833 people43.2bottom 26.0%CStrongest: health A, schools A−·lowest: safety D−
335CarthagePanola County · 6,640 people43.2bottom 25.9%CStrongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living A−·lowest: safety C−
336ColumbusColorado County · 3,821 people43.0bottom 25.4%CStrongest: walkability A, schools B−·lowest: jobs & income C−
337LampasasLampasas County · 7,988 people42.9bottom 25.1%CStrongest: schools A−, walkability B·lowest: safety C−
338RefugioRefugio County · 2,752 people42.8bottom 25.0%CStrongest: walkability A, cost of living B+·lowest: health D
342LlanoLlano County · 3,587 people42.8bottom 24.9%C−Strongest: walkability A, safety B·lowest: jobs & income D
343EdnaJackson County · 6,088 people42.7bottom 24.8%C−Strongest: schools B+, cost of living B+·lowest: jobs & income D
344ComancheComanche County · 4,420 people42.7bottom 24.8%C−Strongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living B·lowest: health C−
345SealyAustin County · 7,937 people42.7bottom 24.7%C−Strongest: hazard risk B+, walkability B·lowest: jobs & income C
346River OaksTarrant County · 7,467 people42.5bottom 24.3%C−Strongest: cost of living B, walkability B·lowest: health C−
347Cockrell HillDallas County · 3,638 people42.5bottom 24.3%C−Strongest: walkability A−, cost of living B+·lowest: schools C−
348Zapataunincorporated, Zapata County · 4,897 people42.5bottom 24.3%C−Strongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living A−·lowest: jobs & income D
350McGregorMcLennan County · 6,405 people42.5bottom 24.2%C−Strongest: hazard risk A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living C−
351RenoLamar County · 3,575 people42.3bottom 23.8%C−Strongest: health B+, schools B·lowest: walkability C−
354CotullaLa Salle County · 3,583 people42.2bottom 23.7%C−Strongest: cost of living B+, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D
355KemahGalveston County · 3,097 people42.2bottom 23.6%C−Strongest: schools A−, health B+·lowest: cost of living D
356Richland HillsTarrant County · 8,529 people42.1bottom 23.5%C−Strongest: jobs & income B+, walkability B·lowest: safety C−
358BreckenridgeStephens County · 5,123 people42.1bottom 23.4%C−Strongest: walkability A, cost of living B+·lowest: jobs & income D−
360Panorama VillageMontgomery County · 2,522 people42.0bottom 23.3%C−Strongest: health B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: walkability C−
361West ColumbiaBrazoria County · 3,636 people42.0bottom 23.3%C−Strongest: cost of living B+, schools B−·lowest: hazard risk D
363WillisMontgomery County · 7,652 people42.0bottom 23.2%C−Strongest: hazard risk A, walkability B+·lowest: safety C−
365BellvilleAustin County · 4,379 people41.8bottom 22.9%C−Strongest: hazard risk B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: cost of living C
367PittsburgCamp County · 4,676 people41.7bottom 22.5%C−Strongest: schools A−, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D−
368Edgecliff VillageTarrant County · 3,759 people41.6bottom 22.5%C−Strongest: walkability B+, health B·lowest: schools D
369Sandy OaksBexar County · 5,874 people41.6bottom 22.4%C−Strongest: cost of living A, hazard risk B−·lowest: walkability D−
371PrimeraCameron County · 5,478 people41.5bottom 22.3%C−Strongest: jobs & income B, cost of living C+·lowest: walkability C−
373Canutillounincorporated, El Paso County · 5,962 people41.5bottom 22.2%C−Strongest: hazard risk A, schools B−·lowest: health C−
374La GrangeFayette County · 4,509 people41.5bottom 22.1%C−Strongest: walkability B+, health B−·lowest: hazard risk C
375Wild Peach Villageunincorporated, Brazoria County · 2,502 people41.3bottom 21.7%C−Strongest: cost of living A, schools B−·lowest: walkability D−
377Rositaunincorporated, Maverick County · 2,933 people41.2bottom 21.6%C−Strongest: hazard risk A, cost of living A·lowest: health D
380VidorOrange County · 9,597 people40.9bottom 20.9%C−Strongest: cost of living B+, schools C+·lowest: hazard risk D
381AnsonJones County · 2,570 people40.9bottom 20.8%C−Strongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk A−·lowest: jobs & income D
382The Homesteadsunincorporated, Johnson County · 3,053 people40.8bottom 20.6%C−Strongest: cost of living B, jobs & income B·lowest: health D
384MathisSan Patricio County · 4,312 people40.6bottom 20.2%C−Strongest: cost of living A, walkability B·lowest: health D−
387Cameron Parkunincorporated, Cameron County · 5,955 people40.5bottom 20.0%C−Strongest: cost of living A−, schools B−·lowest: health D−
390Fabensunincorporated, El Paso County · 4,818 people40.3bottom 19.5%C−Strongest: hazard risk A, cost of living A·lowest: schools D
391FarmersvilleCollin County · 5,531 people40.3bottom 19.5%C−Strongest: schools B+, hazard risk B·lowest: health C−
392TahokaLynn County · 2,533 people40.2bottom 19.4%C−Strongest: hazard risk A−, schools B+·lowest: health D
393San Carlosunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 3,678 people40.1bottom 19.3%C−Strongest: cost of living A+, schools B−·lowest: health D−
394HillsboroHill County · 9,036 people40.0bottom 19.1%C−Strongest: hazard risk B+, schools B·lowest: health C−
395Gun Barrel CityHenderson County · 7,133 people40.0bottom 19.0%C−Strongest: schools B+, hazard risk B·lowest: jobs & income C−
396MarlinFalls County · 5,599 people39.9bottom 18.8%C−Strongest: hazard risk A, cost of living A·lowest: health D−
399Bacliffunincorporated, Galveston County · 9,541 people39.8bottom 18.5%C−Strongest: schools B+, walkability B·lowest: health D
400La Blancaunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 2,998 people39.7bottom 18.5%C−Strongest: cost of living A−, schools B−·lowest: health D
401PresidioPresidio County · 2,909 people39.7bottom 18.4%C−Strongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living A·lowest: jobs & income D−
405La JoyaHidalgo County · 5,257 people39.3bottom 17.8%C−Strongest: cost of living B, safety B−·lowest: health D
406Wills PointVan Zandt County · 4,033 people39.3bottom 17.7%C−Strongest: hazard risk A−, safety B·lowest: health D
407AtlantaCass County · 5,478 people39.2bottom 17.6%C−Strongest: hazard risk B+, schools B·lowest: health D
409JacksboroJack County · 4,735 people39.2bottom 17.6%C−Strongest: safety A−, schools B−·lowest: jobs & income D−
415Camp Swiftunincorporated, Bastrop County · 8,239 people39.0bottom 17.2%C−Strongest: cost of living B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: walkability C−
416Oak Trail Shoresunincorporated, Hood County · 3,040 people39.0bottom 17.1%C−Strongest: schools B+, cost of living B·lowest: walkability D
418KirbyBexar County · 8,211 people38.9bottom 16.9%C−Strongest: walkability A, hazard risk B+·lowest: safety D
420SilsbeeHardin County · 6,613 people38.8bottom 16.6%C−Strongest: cost of living B, safety B·lowest: jobs & income C−
422SchulenburgFayette County · 2,837 people38.8bottom 16.6%C−Strongest: hazard risk A−, walkability B·lowest: jobs & income D
426Kingslandunincorporated, Llano County · 7,330 people38.6bottom 16.2%C−Strongest: schools B, cost of living B·lowest: jobs & income D
430HudsonAngelina County · 5,328 people38.4bottom 15.9%C−Strongest: schools A−, hazard risk B·lowest: walkability D
431Grape Creekunincorporated, Tom Green County · 4,036 people38.4bottom 15.9%C−Strongest: cost of living B+, hazard risk B·lowest: health D
432WindcrestBexar County · 5,809 people38.4bottom 15.9%C−Strongest: walkability B+, jobs & income B+·lowest: safety D−
433FloresvilleWilson County · 9,105 people38.3bottom 15.7%C−Strongest: hazard risk B+, safety B−·lowest: health C
435SlatonLubbock County · 5,684 people38.2bottom 15.5%C−Strongest: walkability B+, cost of living B+·lowest: health D
438Laurelesunincorporated, Cameron County · 4,224 people38.0bottom 15.3%C−Strongest: schools B+, cost of living B+·lowest: walkability D−
441La Palomaunincorporated, Cameron County · 2,797 people38.0bottom 15.1%C−Strongest: cost of living A+, jobs & income C+·lowest: walkability D−
442Midway Northunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 3,594 people37.9bottom 15.1%C−Strongest: cost of living B+, walkability B−·lowest: health C−
445Chula Vistaunincorporated, Maverick County · 4,746 people37.7bottom 14.8%DStrongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living B+·lowest: health D−
446New BostonBowie County · 4,560 people37.6bottom 14.6%DStrongest: cost of living B+, hazard risk B−·lowest: safety D
447Circle D-KC Estatesunincorporated, Bastrop County · 3,135 people37.5bottom 14.4%DStrongest: jobs & income B+, hazard risk B·lowest: walkability D−
448CueroDeWitt County · 8,264 people37.5bottom 14.4%DStrongest: walkability B+, cost of living B·lowest: jobs & income D
452Mila Doceunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 7,731 people37.4bottom 14.3%DStrongest: cost of living A+, schools C+·lowest: health D−
453PostGarza County · 3,494 people37.4bottom 14.2%DStrongest: cost of living A+, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D
454Agua Dulceunincorporated, El Paso County · 2,697 people37.4bottom 14.2%DStrongest: cost of living B+, hazard risk B·lowest: health C−
455PottsboroGrayson County · 2,767 people37.2bottom 13.9%DStrongest: hazard risk A, schools B·lowest: cost of living D
456Granite ShoalsBurnet County · 5,498 people37.0bottom 13.5%DStrongest: jobs & income B−, schools C+·lowest: walkability D
458PearsallFrio County · 9,170 people36.8bottom 13.2%DStrongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living B+·lowest: jobs & income D
460NashBowie County · 4,269 people36.6bottom 12.9%DStrongest: safety B, walkability B·lowest: health C−
461FairfieldFreestone County · 3,029 people36.5bottom 12.8%DStrongest: hazard risk A, schools B·lowest: safety C
462Westworth VillageTarrant County · 2,737 people36.5bottom 12.7%DStrongest: jobs & income A−, health B·lowest: schools D
464Wake VillageBowie County · 5,796 people36.4bottom 12.6%DStrongest: safety B, jobs & income B·lowest: cost of living C−
465HempsteadWaller County · 7,194 people36.3bottom 12.4%DStrongest: hazard risk A, cost of living A−·lowest: schools D
469Medinaunincorporated, Zapata County · 4,226 people36.1bottom 12.0%DStrongest: hazard risk A, cost of living A·lowest: jobs & income D−
471FalfurriasBrooks County · 4,248 people35.9bottom 11.8%DStrongest: cost of living A, safety B·lowest: jobs & income D−
473KenedyKarnes County · 3,305 people35.9bottom 11.7%DStrongest: walkability B+, cost of living B−·lowest: health D
477Barrettunincorporated, Harris County · 3,273 people35.5bottom 11.3%DStrongest: schools B, jobs & income C+·lowest: walkability D
478Laguna VistaCameron County · 3,780 people35.5bottom 11.2%DStrongest: safety A−, health C+·lowest: cost of living D
479TaftSan Patricio County · 2,939 people35.5bottom 11.2%DStrongest: cost of living B, safety B·lowest: health D
482Doffingunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 5,004 people35.3bottom 10.9%DStrongest: cost of living A−, jobs & income C+·lowest: health D−
484BowieMontague County · 6,113 people35.2bottom 10.7%DStrongest: hazard risk A−, walkability C+·lowest: jobs & income D
489PalmhurstHidalgo County · 2,562 people34.5bottom 10.1%DStrongest: jobs & income A−, schools B−·lowest: safety D−
491EastlandEastland County · 3,737 people34.3bottom 9.8%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools B·lowest: jobs & income D
493CrandallKaufman County · 7,730 people34.2bottom 9.8%DStrongest: hazard risk B+, health B·lowest: safety D
495NolanvilleBell County · 7,983 people34.1bottom 9.5%DStrongest: hazard risk B+, jobs & income B−·lowest: walkability D
496SintonSan Patricio County · 5,966 people34.0bottom 9.5%DStrongest: cost of living B, schools B−·lowest: health D
497Scissorsunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 4,267 people34.0bottom 9.4%DStrongest: cost of living A+, hazard risk C−·lowest: health D−
500ClevelandLiberty County · 9,936 people33.9bottom 9.3%DStrongest: cost of living B, walkability B·lowest: health D
501Eidson Roadunincorporated, Maverick County · 9,684 people33.9bottom 9.3%DStrongest: hazard risk A+, cost of living B·lowest: health D−
502La FeriaCameron County · 7,222 people33.8bottom 9.2%DStrongest: walkability B, cost of living B−·lowest: health D
504Mauricevilleunincorporated, Orange County · 2,945 people33.7bottom 8.9%DStrongest: cost of living B−, schools B−·lowest: walkability D−
506CenterShelby County · 5,246 people33.6bottom 8.9%DStrongest: hazard risk A, walkability B·lowest: health D−
507PenitasHidalgo County · 6,495 people33.6bottom 8.8%DStrongest: safety B+, hazard risk C+·lowest: health D−
509HearneRobertson County · 4,719 people33.5bottom 8.7%DStrongest: cost of living A, hazard risk B+·lowest: health D−
510BrookshireWaller County · 6,090 people33.5bottom 8.7%DStrongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living B·lowest: health D
511HitchcockGalveston County · 7,722 people33.4bottom 8.6%DStrongest: jobs & income B−, cost of living B−·lowest: hazard risk C−
512Encantada-Ranchito-El Calabozunincorporated, Cameron County · 2,552 people33.4bottom 8.6%DStrongest: cost of living A+, schools C−·lowest: walkability D−
516CombineKaufman County · 2,769 people33.3bottom 8.5%DStrongest: hazard risk B+, jobs & income B·lowest: walkability D−
519ProgresoHidalgo County · 5,148 people33.2bottom 8.4%DStrongest: cost of living B+, walkability C+·lowest: health D−
522ElsaHidalgo County · 5,820 people33.1bottom 8.3%DStrongest: cost of living B+, jobs & income C+·lowest: schools D
523Jacinto CityHarris County · 9,388 people33.1bottom 8.2%DStrongest: walkability A−, cost of living B−·lowest: health D
524LibertyLiberty County · 9,133 people33.1bottom 8.2%DStrongest: cost of living B−, walkability B−·lowest: health D
525Elm Creekunincorporated, Maverick County · 3,680 people33.0bottom 8.2%DStrongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living B−·lowest: walkability D−
529Indian Hillsunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 2,961 people32.9bottom 8.0%DStrongest: cost of living A−, walkability C+·lowest: health D−
530MexiaLimestone County · 7,091 people32.8bottom 7.9%DStrongest: hazard risk A, walkability B+·lowest: health D−
531EdcouchHidalgo County · 2,650 people32.8bottom 7.9%DStrongest: cost of living A, safety C+·lowest: health D
534Aransas PassSan Patricio County · 8,842 people32.7bottom 7.7%DStrongest: schools B−, walkability B−·lowest: health C−
536Olivarezunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 6,326 people32.6bottom 7.7%DStrongest: cost of living B+, schools C+·lowest: walkability D−
537South Alamounincorporated, Hidalgo County · 3,309 people32.6bottom 7.7%DStrongest: cost of living A, hazard risk C−·lowest: walkability D−
538HondoMedina County · 9,130 people32.6bottom 7.6%DStrongest: hazard risk B+, walkability B−·lowest: jobs & income D
539Carrizo SpringsDimmit County · 4,491 people32.5bottom 7.5%DStrongest: walkability A, hazard risk A·lowest: jobs & income D−
544Sullivan CityHidalgo County · 3,891 people32.1bottom 7.0%DStrongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk C+·lowest: walkability D−
545Los FresnosCameron County · 8,703 people32.1bottom 7.0%DStrongest: schools B+, walkability B·lowest: safety D
546VernonWilbarger County · 9,747 people32.0bottom 6.9%DStrongest: hazard risk B+, walkability B+·lowest: jobs & income D
549Lacy-LakeviewMcLennan County · 7,240 people31.7bottom 6.5%DStrongest: hazard risk A, cost of living B·lowest: schools D
550Sansom ParkTarrant County · 5,419 people31.6bottom 6.5%DStrongest: hazard risk B+, cost of living B+·lowest: health D−
551Doolittleunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 6,203 people31.6bottom 6.5%DStrongest: cost of living B+, schools B−·lowest: walkability D−
552Lake WorthTarrant County · 4,766 people31.5bottom 6.3%DStrongest: hazard risk A−, cost of living B·lowest: safety D−
553EvermanTarrant County · 6,537 people31.3bottom 6.1%DStrongest: cost of living B, safety C+·lowest: health D
555Sparksunincorporated, El Paso County · 4,134 people31.2bottom 6.1%DStrongest: hazard risk A, schools C+·lowest: walkability D
566LamesaDawson County · 8,103 people30.8bottom 5.7%DStrongest: cost of living B, hazard risk B·lowest: jobs & income D−
568CrockettHouston County · 6,346 people30.6bottom 5.5%DStrongest: hazard risk A, walkability B·lowest: jobs & income D−
570GladewaterGregg County · 6,306 people30.6bottom 5.4%DStrongest: hazard risk B, cost of living B−·lowest: health C−
571AnthonyEl Paso County · 4,539 people30.5bottom 5.4%DStrongest: hazard risk A+, walkability B−·lowest: cost of living C−
572Lakehillsunincorporated, Bandera County · 6,130 people30.5bottom 5.4%DStrongest: cost of living C+, health C·lowest: walkability D
573Murillounincorporated, Hidalgo County · 8,883 people30.4bottom 5.3%DStrongest: schools B−, cost of living C+·lowest: walkability D
575Marble FallsBurnet County · 9,633 people30.3bottom 5.1%DStrongest: walkability B+, schools C+·lowest: cost of living D
576La VillaHidalgo County · 3,257 people30.2bottom 5.1%DStrongest: cost of living A−, safety B−·lowest: walkability D−
577DaingerfieldMorris County · 2,539 people30.2bottom 5.0%DStrongest: cost of living A−, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D
578RockdaleMilam County · 5,688 people30.1bottom 5.0%DStrongest: hazard risk A, schools B−·lowest: health D
579GilmerUpshur County · 5,287 people30.1bottom 4.9%D−Strongest: hazard risk B+, cost of living B−·lowest: health D
580WilmerDallas County · 6,768 people30.0bottom 4.8%D−Strongest: cost of living B+, hazard risk B−·lowest: health D
583Cedar Creekunincorporated, Bastrop County · 4,440 people29.8bottom 4.6%D−Strongest: jobs & income B, hazard risk B·lowest: walkability D−
584EscobaresStarr County · 2,585 people29.7bottom 4.6%D−Strongest: schools B, hazard risk B−·lowest: jobs & income D−
592OnalaskaPolk County · 3,289 people29.3bottom 4.1%D−Strongest: schools B+, walkability C·lowest: jobs & income D−
594WhartonWharton County · 8,776 people29.1bottom 4.0%D−Strongest: walkability A−, cost of living C+·lowest: health D
596West Livingstonunincorporated, Polk County · 8,199 people29.0bottom 4.0%D−Strongest: cost of living B, schools B−·lowest: health D−
604Balcones HeightsBexar County · 2,728 people27.8bottom 3.2%D−Strongest: walkability A+, hazard risk A−·lowest: safety D−
607LivingstonPolk County · 5,386 people27.6bottom 3.0%D−Strongest: walkability A−, schools B−·lowest: safety D
612Homestead Meadows Northunincorporated, El Paso County · 5,795 people27.1bottom 2.7%D−Strongest: hazard risk B, cost of living C+·lowest: health D
613BrownfieldTerry County · 8,762 people27.0bottom 2.6%D−Strongest: hazard risk A, walkability C+·lowest: health D
614ElmendorfBexar County · 3,111 people26.6bottom 2.4%D−Strongest: hazard risk B, cost of living B−·lowest: walkability D−
615West OrangeOrange County · 3,391 people26.6bottom 2.4%D−Strongest: cost of living B+, safety C−·lowest: schools D
617JasperJasper County · 7,511 people26.3bottom 2.2%D−Strongest: walkability B+, cost of living B·lowest: health D−
619Salida del Sol Estatesunincorporated, Hidalgo County · 7,766 people26.1bottom 2.1%D−Strongest: cost of living B, schools C+·lowest: walkability D−
621San DiegoDuval County · 3,503 people25.5bottom 1.8%D−Strongest: cost of living B, hazard risk C·lowest: health D−
623Bolivar Peninsulaunincorporated, Galveston County · 2,951 people25.3bottom 1.8%D−Strongest: schools C, cost of living C·lowest: hazard risk D
624Homestead Meadows Southunincorporated, El Paso County · 6,660 people25.3bottom 1.7%D−Strongest: hazard risk B−, cost of living C+·lowest: walkability D
629HutchinsDallas County · 8,206 people24.6bottom 1.5%D−Strongest: hazard risk A−, jobs & income B−·lowest: health D−
630Crystal CityZavala County · 5,871 people24.2bottom 1.3%D−Strongest: walkability B, hazard risk B·lowest: health D−
631ClarksvilleRed River County · 2,908 people23.8bottom 1.2%D−Strongest: walkability B, cost of living B·lowest: hazard risk D−
634Hebbronvilleunincorporated, Jim Hogg County · 4,194 people21.9bottom 0.7%D−Strongest: schools B−, cost of living C·lowest: jobs & income D−
635TuliaSwisher County · 4,242 people21.1bottom 0.6%D−Strongest: hazard risk B−, safety C·lowest: jobs & income D
638Port IsabelCameron County · 5,302 people19.9bottom 0.4%D−Strongest: walkability C+, cost of living C−·lowest: jobs & income D
639GonzalesGonzales County · 7,239 people19.8bottom 0.4%D−Strongest: walkability B−, cost of living C·lowest: safety D−
Method
How this list is made
Each town’s overall grade blends seven livability grades: cost of living (weight 18), safety (18), schools (16), health (14), jobs & income (12), walkability (8) and hazard risk (4). A town needs 2,500+ residents and three of the first four. Letters are national, so an A here means the same as an A in any state; the list is the same towns in the same order, ranked within Texas. Towns without their own FBI figures are graded on the rest and their page says why.
Data years: crime 2023–2025 (FBI), Census ACS 2020–2024, CDC PLACES 2025, state school tests. How grades work
Left off: college campuses
Places where more than half the residents are college students (ACS) are graded like every town but kept off this list, since its figures mostly describe student life.
- B+Prairie View 66% college students
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Questions people ask
What is the best small town in Texas?
Among 359 graded towns of 2,500 to 9,999 residents, Iowa Park (Wichita County) ranks first, with an A+; cost of living (A−) and schools (A−) are its strongest grades; jobs & income (B−) is its lowest. Parker and Argyle follow.
How are these towns ranked?
By the overall grade, which blends seven livability grades from public data. The letter is national; the rank is within Texas. The full method is on How grades work.
Why isn’t my town on this list?
The list covers towns of 2,500 to 9,999 residents with an overall grade (359 in Texas). 358 smaller places have subject grades only; 1 town of 2,500+ lack enough data for a grade; 1 college campus (Prairie View) is left off. Larger towns are on the best places to live list. Every town is on the Texas page.
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Every list ranks the same 2,500+ towns, so a town’s rank means the same thing on each.
Best places to live640 towns · #1 Iowa ParkMost affordable towns642 towns · #1 StantonSafest towns471 towns · #1 SpearmanTowns with the best schools642 towns · #1 SouthlakeHealthiest towns641 towns · #1 West University PlaceBest towns for jobs & income642 towns · #1 Taylor Lake VillageMost walkable towns642 towns · #1 Lackland AFBTowns with the lowest natural-hazard risk642 towns · #1 San ElizarioBest towns for the outdoors642 towns · #1 The ColonyMost historic towns642 towns · #1 GalvestonTowns with the most civic life539 towns · #1 JacksboroTowns with the least snow132 towns · #1 CommerceDescribed, no lettersSnowiest towns132 towns · #1 DalhartDescribed, no lettersTowns with the mildest winters632 towns · #1 Laguna Vista and South Padre IslandDescribed, no lettersTowns with the hottest summers632 towns · #1 PresidioDescribed, no lettersTowns with the coolest summers632 towns · #1 GalvestonDescribed, no lettersTowns with the highest incomes642 towns · #1 Bunker Hill Village and 6 moreDescribed, no lettersTowns with the lowest property taxes603 towns · #1 MedinaDescribed, no lettersFastest-growing towns523 towns · #1 FulshearDescribed, no lettersTowns with the most-used libraries181 towns · #1 RoanokeDescribed, no letters
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