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Tuscola, TX

City in Taylor County, Texas.

Population

990

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,159

ZIP codes

0

Tuscola and its ZIP codes

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Tuscola at a glance

  • Tuscola is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $84,931 a year, 8% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 (33% below Texas) and median rent is $1,581 a month.

Local data for Tuscola, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tuscola, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$84,931

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$191,000

Median rent

$1,581/mo

Homeownership

79.1%

Bachelor's or higher

32.1%

Median age

31.5

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (114), German Americans (86), Irish Americans (59).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taylor County. PPP loans are for Tuscola.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,252

68,821 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,692

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $7,850 per person

Taylor County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Tuscola, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.9%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
  • Worked from home1.4%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tuscola, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

965

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,923

3.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 34°F

25.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tuscola, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.4%

U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.2%

U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts

Cities near Tuscola

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Buffalo GapTown5.8 mi2.4
LawnTown5.8 mi0.6
PotosiCensus-designated place12 mi18.3
TyeCity17 mi4.8
NoviceCity18 mi0.5
AbileneCity20 mi106.7
WintersCity20 mi2.4
ImpactTown20 mi0.1
WingateCensus-designated place21 mi2.2
MerkelTown22 mi2.8
ClydeCity22 mi3.3
BairdCity27 mi2.7
TrentTown27 mi0.4
HawleyCity27 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Tuscola, TX in?
Tuscola is in Taylor County, Texas.
What is the population of Tuscola, TX?
About 990 people live in Tuscola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Tuscola?
Nearby places include Buffalo Gap (5.8 mi), Lawn (5.8 mi), Potosi (12 mi), Tye (17 mi), Novice (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023