Tuscola, TX

Population
851
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,975 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$191,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,581/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$84,931
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Located about twenty minutes south of Abilene, Tuscola offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere in the scenic Jim Ned Valley. Founded along Jim Ned Creek in the late 1800s, the community has grown into an easygoing home for people who want wide-open spaces without giving up access to city jobs, shopping, and healthcare up Highway 83.

Daily life here largely revolves around the Jim Ned school district, which brings together families from Tuscola and several neighboring rural towns. Jim Ned High School sits right in town, making athletics and school events the central gathering points for the entire valley. With Abilene State Park and Buffalo Gap just down the road, Tuscola is a great fit for anyone looking for good schools, elbow room, and a friendly West Texas pace.

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