Cooke
6.6
High score (8-10)
Cooke County has 41,000 people and Gainesville sits on I-35 between Dallas and the Oklahoma border. The highway position means traffic flows through, and Gainesville's position as a North Texas regional center gives it some retail and social infrastructure beyond pure rural. North Central Texas College (a community college) keeps some young population local.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Gainesville is a working-class agricultural and manufacturing city. The social scene is small-town North Texas — bars, churches, and high school sports. The I-35 position gives it passing traffic but not a destination social scene.
Lower score (below 6)
Conservative North Texas small city with generational social networks. An outsider without local connections finds the community closed. Dallas is 70 miles south and is where anyone with social ambitions eventually goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Cooke, Texas?
$62k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Cooke, Texas?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Cooke, Texas?
29% men have degree
What's the average male height in Cooke, Texas?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Cooke, Texas?
Local women avg 29.6