Shiro, TX Utility & Living Guide

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Shiro, Texas Utility & Living Guide

Shiro is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Grimes County, Texas, United States located on State Highway 30 and the BNSF Railway in east central Grimes County. As of the 2020 census, Shiro had a population of 201..

Last updated: August 19, 2026
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 Shiro, summers are intense — Aug highs average 96.4°F, while winters are cool, with Feb lows hovering around 43.4°F. At just 1233 heating degree days per year, home heating costs are minimal. The area receives 46.6 inches of rainfall per year. For hospital care, the nearest facility is in a neighboring city. Median household income: $46,563. Nearby cities: Navasota (19mi SW), Huntsville (22mi E), Madisonville (23mi N). Air quality is Good — avg AQI 47 over the past week.
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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

Combined Average Overhead$310/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1300/mo
2 Bedrooms$1650/mo
3 Bedrooms$2200/mo
Median Home Price$340000
Property Tax Rate1.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$900
Contact a local realtor for current market conditions in Shiro.

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 Tax6.25%
Property Tax Rate1.6%

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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📊 Shiro — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$46,563
🏠 Homeownership Rate
100.0%
🔑 Renter Rate
0.0%
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