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Nocona, TX
City in Montague County, Texas.
Population
3,144
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,117
ZIP codes
0
Nocona and its ZIP codes
Nocona at a glance
- Nocona is about 9.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,731, 46% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,400 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $736 a month.
Local data for Nocona, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nocona, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,731
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$736/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (881), Irish Americans (342), German Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montague County. PPP loans are for Nocona.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,568
4,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,772
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $7,683 per person
How people get to work
Nocona, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nocona, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
687
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
63
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 31°F
35.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nocona, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
Cities near Nocona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nocona HillsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.2 |
| MontagueCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| RinggoldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| St. JoCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Terral, OKTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BowieCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| Leon, OKTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BellevueCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Ryan, OKTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| MuensterCity | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| SunsetCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.9 |
| Sugden, OKTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| MyraCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Burneyville, OKCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 17.3 |
| HenriettaCity | 27 mi | 5.1 |
| Cornish, OKTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nocona, TX in?
- Nocona is in Montague County, Texas.
- What is the population of Nocona, TX?
- About 3,144 people live in Nocona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nocona?
- Nearby places include Nocona Hills (7 mi), Montague (8.1 mi), Ringgold (13 mi), St. Jo (13 mi), Terral, OK (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023