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Happy, TX
Town in Swisher County, Texas.
Population
647
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
610
ZIP codes
0
Happy and its ZIP codes
Happy at a glance
- Happy is about 5.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,313 a year, 30% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,800 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $1,102 a month.
Local data for Happy, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Happy, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,313
Poverty rate
29.2%
Median home value
$91,800
Median rent
$1,102/mo
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
25.8
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (179), Irish Americans (109), German Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Swisher County. PPP loans are for Happy.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,715
1,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,571
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.7M
FY 2026, $7,558 per person
How people get to work
Happy, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.7%
- Carpooled17.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home23.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Happy, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 23°F
20.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Happy, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Happy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TuliaCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| CanyonCity | 18 mi | 8.1 |
| NazarethCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| UmbargerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Rockwell PlaceCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| Timbercreek CanyonVillage | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| Lake TanglewoodVillage | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| PalisadesVillage | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| KressCity | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| HartCity | 29 mi | 0.7 |
| DimmittCity | 29 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Happy, TX in?
- Happy is in Swisher County, Texas.
- What is the population of Happy, TX?
- About 647 people live in Happy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Happy?
- Nearby places include Tulia (15 mi), Canyon (18 mi), Nazareth (20 mi), Umbarger (21 mi), Rockwell Place (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023