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Living in
Bonham.
About
Life in Bonham
Bonham is a community of 10,594 people in Texas. The median household income is $57,681, and median rent runs about $1,073 per month. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bonham at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.7%
Foreign-Born
10.0%
Broadband Internet
81.6%
of households
Population Growth
+9.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bonham: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bonham, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (84.8%), and 19.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.2%
of households
Married Couples
43.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Bonham
In Bonham, rent runs 24% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,194
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $224,874 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Bonham
Unemployment in Fannin County, which includes Bonham, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Bonham: Fannin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fannin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bonham Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Bonham residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bonham, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 64 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 68 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bonham runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
97.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
813.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bonham Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
68.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fannin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fannin County, which includes Bonham, the most common type is heat, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2024 | 29 | Heat | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | $78,000 |
| 2022 | 27 | Drought | $707,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Heat | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 9 | Heat | $531,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Heat | $330,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Hail | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fannin County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hunt County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 33 miles from Bonham) is typically good — 332 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
332
per year
Moderate Days
29
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hunt County, TX (33 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bonham has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.1"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
55
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 33°F | 2.81" |
| Feb | 57°F | 36°F | 3.10" |
| Mar | 65°F | 44°F | 4.30" |
| Apr | 73°F | 51°F | 4.01" |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 4.94" |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 4.46" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 3.21" |
| Aug | 94°F | 72°F | 2.89" |
| Sep | 87°F | 65°F | 4.07" |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 4.58" |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 3.48" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 3.66" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bonham
Bonham has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
19.1%
of residents
Tmc- Bonham Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bonham
Bonham's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 76 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bonham
Bonham has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (76 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bonham
Bonham Public Library
305 E 5th St, Bonham
Cities Near Bonham
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bonham FAQ
Is Bonham, Texas affordable?⌄
Bonham's median rent is $1,073/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,681/year.
Is Bonham, Texas safe?⌄
Bonham's violent crime rate was 97 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 813 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bonham, Texas?⌄
Fannin County, which includes Bonham, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bonham, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Bonham is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,073/month and median household income is $57,681/year. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bonham, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Bonham is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from