Town in Crosby County, part of the Lubbock metro

Living in Crosbyton, TX

C+

329th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 55 of 100
7th of 14 in the Lubbock area

We give Crosbyton a C+. It ranks 329th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and safety, and trails on home ownership and education levels. It is a strong pick for retirees and people on a budget.

  • Good for retirees
  • Good for people on a budget
  • Low crime
  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (6 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Crosbyton isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthCrosbyton
Where Crosbyton is in Texas.
Population
1,407-5.3% since 2020
Median rent
$51264% lower than Texas
Median home value
$59,20079% lower than Texas
Household income
$38,684Median
Average commute
23 minOne way
Violent crime
0Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Crosbyton

Crosbyton sits about 38 miles from downtown Lubbock, in the Lubbock metro. 1,407 people lived here in 2025, down 5.3% from 2020. It is spread out, with an older housing stock (the median home dates to 1965).

Local spots people know include Crosbyton Park and Crosby County Library.

The median age is 33.9, 33% of households have children, 58% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $38,684 a year (51% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Crosbyton

  • Low violent crime. 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 100% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $512, 64% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.5 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 23 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Crosbyton

  • Higher poverty. 27% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
  • Many adults uninsured. 27% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high here.

Who Crosbyton suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 62% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 51% lower than the Texas median, with 6 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 53% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 27% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 85% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 85% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $512 is 64% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 58% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $512 is 64% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 81% for people on a budget.

Crosbyton report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Crosbyton 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: grade A

    Median rent $512, homes cost 1.5x income.

    90 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $38,684, 4.6% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C

    1 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    43 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade A-

    0 violent crimes per 100k, 616 property crimes per 100k.

    80 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    0 grocery stores, 6 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    51 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 23 min, 2.1% work from home.

    60 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    9.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    27% of adults uninsured.

    16 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade F

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    5 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D+

    85% of homes have broadband.

    27 of 100 vs US towns

Where Crosbyton stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $51264% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 1.5x58% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 23 min16% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%24 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $38,68451% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • People below the poverty line: 27%13 points higher than Texas (14%)

Cost of living in Crosbyton

Crosbyton renters pay a median of $512 a month, 64% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $20,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 51% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,050 for a one-bedroom, $1,241 for a two-bedroom and $1,718 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $59,200, 79% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $324 before tax, or $414 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

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 Crosbyton pays $1,078 a year, 75% 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 CrosbytonStudio$8931 bedroom$1,0502 bedrooms$1,2413 bedrooms$1,7184 bedrooms$2,053
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent64% lower than Texas$512$1,403$1,413
Median home value79% lower than Texas$59,200$283,800$332,700
Home value to income58% lower than Texas1.5x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Texas51%52%51%
Median property tax per year75% lower than Texas$1,078$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Texas58%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas196519921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$414
Mortgage payment
$324
Property tax
$90
Median rent, for comparison
$512

Based on a $59,200 home in Crosbyton, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Crosbyton safe?

In 2025, Crosbyton Police Department reported 0 violent crimes and 9 property crimes. That works out to 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 616 property crimes per 100,000, 70% lower than the state rate.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Crosbyton by yearTexas0202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
0
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
616
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Crosbyton by yearTexas616202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Crosbyton Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Crosbyton

Crosbyton has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Crosbyton CISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
43
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
79
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • CCrosbyton CISD Pre K-12Other, Crosbyton CISD79 of 100

Daily life in Crosbyton

Everyday places mapped inside Crosbyton, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Crosbyton Park, Crosby County Library.

The average one-way commute is 23 minutes, 16% shorter than the Texas average. 2% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Lubbock is about 38 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Crosbyton work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $38,684, income per person is $35,618, unemployment is 4.6% and 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
6
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
1
Childcare
0
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income51% lower than Texas$38,684$78,476$80,734
Income per person13% lower than Texas$35,618$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.6%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line13 points higher than Texas27%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Texas9.9%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher7 points lower than Texas79%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance7 points higher than Texas27%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Texas85%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute16% lower than Texas23 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Texas2.1%14%15%
Workers who work from home2.1%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk1.7%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Crosbyton

Under 1831%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6432%
65 and over18%

Median age 33.9 years. 33% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino73%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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

Weather in Crosbyton

Crosbyton has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 26°F. There are about 89 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 22 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Crosbyton20°40°60°80°100°54J59F67M76A83M90J93J92A85S75O64N55DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Crosbyton, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

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 Crosbyton

Nearby, Ralls gets a D-, Floydada gets a B and Slaton gets a D+. 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-RallsTown, 1,463 people9 mi
  2. BFloydadaTown, 2,588 people24 mi
  3. D+SlatonTown, 5,761 people25 mi
  4. B-IdalouTown, 2,151 people26 mi
  5. A+Ransom CanyonTown, 1,041 people27 mi
  6. D+PostTown, 4,326 people32 mi

Crosbyton in the Lubbock area

How it ranks among 14 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Ransom Canyon1,041 people12 mito downtown
  2. 2AShallowater2,955 people11 mito downtown
  3. 3ASundown1,374 people35 mito downtown
  4. 4A-Wolfforth6,701 people8 mito downtown
  5. 5BAnton1,053 people23 mito downtown
  6. 6B-Idalou2,151 people14 mito downtown
  7. 7C+Crosbyton1,774 people38 mito downtown
  8. 8C-Lubbock264,814 people0 mito downtown
  9. 9D+Levelland12,466 people27 mito downtown
  10. 10D+Slaton5,761 people16 mito downtown

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Living in Crosbyton: common questions

Is Crosbyton, TX a good place to live?

We give Crosbyton a C+. It ranks 329th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and safety, and trails on home ownership and education levels. It is a strong pick for retirees and people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Crosbyton?

Renters in Crosbyton pay a median of $512 a month, 64% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $59,200, 79% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $414, including property tax.

Is Crosbyton safe?

In 2025, Crosbyton Police Department reported 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 616 per 100,000, 70% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Crosbyton?

We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Crosbyton. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 43 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Crosbyton flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Crosbyton as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Crosbyton?

Summers in Crosbyton peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 26°F. Expect around 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 22 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Crosbyton?

The average one-way commute is 23 min, 16% lower than the Texas average. About 2.1% of workers work from home. It is about 38 miles from downtown Lubbock.

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.