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Cleburne, TX

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Cleburne, TX

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 56
Population32,966
Foreign Born4.6%
Population Density987people per mi²
Median Age35.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

95/100

5% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Cleburne, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $39k$57k
Luxury $110k+$171k+
Elite (Top 5%) $130k+$201k+
Affordability Ratio

116%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
10
Negative
0

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

10.4mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

42.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Burleson, TX

13.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0Nearest 13.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 11.5 mi
Marina0Nearest 18.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 32.8 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 7.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$66k+8.9%
12% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$489k
25% below US avg
College Educated
18.0%
49% below US avg
WFH
2.2%
85% below US avg
Homeownership
58.6%
10% below US avg
Median Home
$201k
29% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 84% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−56.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−66.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.10 / 1k Residents81% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.02 / 1k Residents57% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−46.5%
Burglary
1.08 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.70 / 1k Residents48% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.75 / 1k Residents70% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Cleburne, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season269 days343 frost-free
Annual Rainfall42.2"
Elevation771 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor28 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak987/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good13 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 290 mi · coast 229 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$70.7M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityFort Worth919k people are 28 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW43 mi away
Distance to State Capital145 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison24 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-18T19:45:08.000Z

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