Town in Frio County

Living in Bigfoot, TX

F

717th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 4 of 100

We give Bigfoot an F. It ranks 717th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and getting around, and trails on internet access and schools.

  • Schools scores low (3 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (8 of 100)
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Where Bigfoot is in Texas.
Population
1,067
Median rent
No data
Median home value
No data
Household income
$69,418Median
Average commute
21 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Bigfoot

Bigfoot is a town in Frio County. About 1,067 people live here. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 33.2, 26% of households have children, 55% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $69,418 a year (12% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Bigfoot

  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 21 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Bigfoot

  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
  • Spotty home internet. Only 48% of homes have a broadband plan.

Bigfoot report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Bigfoot with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: no grade

    Not enough data.

    No score vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $69,418, 4.9% unemployed.

    68 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade F

    Not enough data.

    3 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    0 grocery stores, 0 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 21 min, 0% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    14% have a bachelor’s degree.

    8 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D

    21% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D

    55% of homes owner-occupied.

    24 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade F

    48% of homes have broadband.

    0 of 100 vs US towns

Where Bigfoot stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • People below the poverty line: 0%14 points lower than Texas (14%)
  • Average commute: 21 min21% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Homes with broadband internet: 48%44 points lower than Texas (91%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%20 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 55%7 points lower than Texas (63%)

Cost of living in Bigfoot

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $977 for a one-bedroom, $1,227 for a two-bedroom and $1,586 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Bigfoot pays $1,978 a year, 53% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in BigfootStudio$9331 bedroom$9772 bedrooms$1,2273 bedrooms$1,5864 bedrooms$1,767
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Frio County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median property tax per year53% lower than Texas$1,978$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Texas55%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199819921980

Daily life in Bigfoot

Everyday places mapped inside Bigfoot, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Bigfoot Park.

The average one-way commute is 21 minutes, 21% shorter than the Texas average. 0% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

The median household income is $69,418, income per person is $37,147, unemployment is 4.9% and 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
0
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income12% lower than Texas$69,418$78,476$80,734
Income per person9% lower than Texas$37,147$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.9%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line14 points lower than Texas0%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Texas14%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher20 points lower than Texas66%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance2 points higher than Texas21%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet44 points lower than Texas48%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute21% lower than Texas21 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Texas0%14%15%
Workers who work from home0%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Bigfoot

Under 1814%
18 to 3439%
35 to 6431%
65 and over16%

Median age 33.2 years. 26% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White19%
Hispanic or Latino63%
Black18%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Bigfoot

Bigfoot has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 42°F. There are about 120 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 30 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Bigfoot40°60°80°100°66J70F76M83A87M94J96J96A91S84O74N67DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Lytle 3w, 12 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Bigfoot

    Nearby, Devine gets a D-, Lytle gets a C+ and Somerset gets a B-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. D-DevineTown, 4,476 people6 mi
    2. C+LytleTown, 2,492 people12 mi
    3. B-SomersetTown, 2,005 people17 mi
    4. B-LaCosteTown, 1,365 people17 mi
    5. CPoteetTown, 2,910 people17 mi
    6. FCharlotteTown, 1,466 people17 mi

    Living in Bigfoot: common questions

    Is Bigfoot, TX a good place to live?

    We give Bigfoot an F. It ranks 717th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and getting around, and trails on internet access and schools.

    What is the weather like in Bigfoot?

    Summers in Bigfoot peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 42°F. Expect around 120 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 30 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Bigfoot?

    The average one-way commute is 21 min, 21% lower than the Texas average. About 0% of workers work from home.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.