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Slidell, Texas Utility & Living Guide
Slidell is an unincorporated community in Wise County, Texas, United States. Slidell was named for John Slidell, a 19th-century U.S.
Total Utilities$310/mo
1BR Rent$1300/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index96 (-4)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$340000
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Living in Slidell, summers are intense — Jul highs average 94.9°F, while winters are cool, with Feb lows hovering around 36.2°F. With 2086 heating degree days annually, heating costs are moderate. The area receives 40.7 inches of rainfall per year. Nearby cities: Sanger (13mi E), Decatur (14mi SW), Denton (18mi SE). Air quality is Good — avg AQI 48 over the past week.
📍 Live Local News & Briefing
- 'No danger to students' after threat investigation in Wise County, sheriff's office says
- Slidell woman killed in late-night I-10 pileup near Daphne
- HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE February 9, 2026 Slidell Man Arrested On Charges Related to Child Sexual Exploitation St. Tammany Parish – In January, 2026, the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP/SVU), working in conjunction with the F
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Monthly Utility Costs
⚡ Electric
$145/mo
Local utility provider
🔥 Gas
$35/mo
Local gas utility
💧 Water
$40/mo
Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage
$25/mo
Municipal waste management
📶 Internet
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1300/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1650/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2200/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.6% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
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Cost of Living
Overall COL Index
96
US national avg = 100
vs National Avg
-4
Groceries
94
Transportation
97
Healthcare
92
Childcare/mo
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.6% |
Family & Relocation
Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index
55
Higher = safer
School Rating
6
GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare
$900/mo
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Population: 5,000
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📰 Live Local News
- 'No danger to students' after threat investigation in Wise County, sheriff's office says
- Slidell woman killed in late-night I-10 pileup near Daphne
- HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE February 9, 2026 Slidell Man Arrested On Charges Related to Child Sexual Exploitation St. Tammany Parish – In January, 2026, the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP/SVU), working in conjunction with the F
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