Primitive Baptist Church of Tioga, Tioga, Texas Historical Marker, 2012
Tioga’s story
145 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2012.
- 1881Tioga is settled
Population
1,302
2025 Census estimate · +14% since 2020
Typical home
$374K
−4.2% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
197
A commuter town
Is Tioga a good place to live?
The best of Tioga’s subject grades are an A+ for safety, an A− for schools, and an A for civic life; the weakest is a D for cost of living. Only 5 of Texas’ 576 towns score higher on safety. Only 25 of Texas’ 791 towns score higher on civic life. Tioga has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Tioga stand out
Where Tioga beats most towns.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Tioga0
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyA+
No violent crime reported in 2025
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Tioga8.3
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical TX town3.3
Civic lifeA
2.5 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Texas town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
TIOGA ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tioga School | PK–12 | 664 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Small town
1,302 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Tioga grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Tioga is from typical.
SafetyLess crime per resident than almost any U.S. townA+Open →Cost of livingDOpen →SchoolsA−Open →Jobs & income$86K median household income; 197 jobs based hereB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →HealthMethodist Celina Medical Center 13.1 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.8 of 20; 1.2% of households have no car; 6.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0% conserved landC−Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life8.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market126 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 42.3; 24% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Tioga: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tioga, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Tioga water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpSelf-service recycling container beside the Tioga Fire DepartmentDrop-offTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGrayson County Early Voting ClerkGrayson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7627176271 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tioga.
SafetyA+
Violent crime in Tioga is lower than in the typical Texas or U.S. town
Tioga’s violent crime rate is 0 per 1,000 residents, against 1.9 in Texas’ towns and 1.6 across U.S. towns. The property crime rate in Tioga is 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Tioga reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
99%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Tioga | 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) | 3.8 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Tioga0
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Tioga3.8
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
99th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsA−
Tioga’s schools rank ahead of 80% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Tioga ISD. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Tioga School, with 664 students.
80%of TX districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 664 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Tioga’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Tioga for work: only 2% work in town. Tioga’s average trip to work is 30 minutes, where Texas’ towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 7.4% of Tioga residents live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| Tioga | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Tioga2%
Denton10%
Dallas6%
Gainesville5%
Pilot Point5%
24 mi
median commute distance
197
jobs based in Tioga
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 52% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade D
The typical home in Tioga is valued at about $374K
The typical Tioga home is worth about $374,000, down 4.2% in a year, 26% above the Texas typical home. Tioga’s median rent is $1,762 a month.
$374KZillow home value
| Tioga | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,762 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Tioga$374K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
126
days on market
95.3%
sale-to-list price
−4.2%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Tioga, expect mild winters and hot summers
Tioga has mild winters and hot summers. July afternoons reach 95°, January nights drop to 33° and about 3 inches of snow falls in a winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–56°
Spring53–74°
Summer72–93°
Fall55–76°
Nov 16
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Tioga
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB
Tioga is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Tioga beats the Texas average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 18% of adults binge drink in Tioga.
55%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Tioga | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 74% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Texas
5 better24 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Tioga | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.8% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.6% | 19.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.8% | 6.1% |
Methodist Celina Medical Center
13.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsC−
Tioga has set aside 0.5% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 6 of 1,268 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tioga City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tioga
20pages on Tioga
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 80% of TX districts · 1 schoolSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than TX on 5 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$374K typical home · down 4.2% in a yearWork & commuteB+$86K median household income · 197 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tioga; the nearest are
North Central Texas CollegeCommunity college · Public · Gainesville17.6 mi$3,600 in-state tuitionTexas Woman's UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Denton20.9 mi$8,640 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Tioga residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Tioga for work
Where Tioga’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
197jobs based in Tioga
2%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Tioga
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tioga, TX expensive?
Yes. That is 5.2 years of the area's median household income ($72,182 across the Sherman-Denison, TX metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.