City safety & data profile

BonhamTX

Bonham, TX is a 10K-resident city in Fannin County with a median household income of $57,681.

Fannin County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bonham, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bonham has a population larger than 1% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $201,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

10K
Population
Top 99%
By size
$57,681
Median income
$201,800
Median home
21.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Bonham

Bonham posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bonham area.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bonham

Where Bonham income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$57,681 Bottom 19% higher than 19% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bonham, TX beyond the headline numbers

Bonham sits inside Fannin County, Texas, at roughly 33.58°N, -96.18°W. Population 10,079, $57,681 median household income. Median home value $201,800, median rent $1,073. Poverty rate 21.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bonham's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.2%, then short sleep duration at 41.3%. 1 hospital in/around Bonham, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bonham from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,079
Bonham
Median Income
$57,681
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$201,800
-11% vs avg
Median Age
36.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fannin County) - Bonham's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
37K+10%
Median Income
$72,295+63%
Median Home Value
$233,700+152%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-20%
Unemployment
5%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bonham, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,073/mo
Poverty Rate
21.7% +53% vs avg
Unemployment 9.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%
Work From Home 10.3%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 70.4%
African American 12.9%
Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.2%
Short Sleep Duration
41.3%
High Blood Pressure
38.7%
Physical Inactivity
33.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.7%
Current Smoking
19.7%
Binge Drinking
17.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Diabetes
14.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 46.3%
Annual Checkup 72.1%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bonham, TX? ▼
Bonham, TX has a population of 10,079 people, located in Fannin County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Bonham? ▼
The median household income in Bonham, TX is $57,681 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.7%.
What is the median home value in Bonham? ▼
The median home value in Bonham, TX is $201,800. Median rent is $1,073/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bonham? ▼
The top health indicators in Bonham include Obesity (42.2%), Short Sleep Duration (41.3%), High Blood Pressure (38.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bonham? ▼
Bonham has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bonham? ▼
The median age in Bonham, TX is 36.7 years. 15.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bonham, TX is located in Fannin County, Texas. With a population of 10K and a $57,681 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Bonham area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Bonham's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fannin County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.