Hico, TX

Hico, Texas

Hico, Texas, in Hamilton county, is 60 miles NW of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. About 1,341 people people live in Hico.

The People and Families of Hico

In Hico, about 58% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Hico. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hico had a median family income of $34,688.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,500) in Hico than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Hico Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Hico, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Hico, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hico strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Hico, TX

Comparing Hico to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hico Almanac

Hico Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hico Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hico residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hico, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hico High Schools (2004)

HICO H S
9TH & CHERRY
254-796-2184
A Title I school.
Serves 220 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Hico Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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