Thorndale

Unified (K–12) school district · Milam County, TX · Thorndale Independent School District

Crime — well below the national average · 2022
School quality
43
Average
Typical home
$379,948
To base
51 mi
Fort Cavazos
Areas
3 ZIPs

Low crime and a manageable commute to Fort Cavazos make this district worth a look, though mid-range school scores and higher home prices deserve honest consideration.

The good

  • County crime well below the national average (2022)
  • Fort Cavazos ~51 miles away — a commutable distance
  • Covers 3 ZIP codes, giving families some housing options

Worth weighing

  • Schools rated average (42.5/100); data is from 2018
  • Typical home (~$380k) is a higher-end price point
  • Score reflects district-wide average, not any single school
Typical home value by ZIP
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Zillow ZHVI · relative within district

ZIPs shaded by typical home value; the price pins are homes for sale — tap a price to see the home.

Area safety
230violent crimes / 100k
Well below the national average(US avg 387)

County-level violent-crime rate for Milam County, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program via County Health Rankings (2022). Crime isn't reported at the neighborhood level — this is the closest honest grain and applies to the whole county.

School quality
43
Average

Blended state academic proficiency, 2018 — district-wide; individual campuses vary.

Home prices & your BAH

The typical home here is $379,948 (Zillow ZHVI). Per-ZIP prices are shaded on the map above — see what your housing allowance covers below.

What can your BAH buy here?

Pick your grade — the 2026 housing allowance for the FORT HOOD, TX area does the rest.

Dependents
Monthly housing budget
$1,695
$1,695 BAH
Buys a home up to
$268,167
0-down VA loan, ~6.5%, 30-yr · P&I only
Typical home here is $379,948budget covers 71%

A median home runs above your budget — look to the lower-priced ZIPs on the map, or add income. Illustrative — excludes taxes, insurance & HOA; your real rate & grade move this.

Areas in this district

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Homes for sale

Live listings across this district's ZIP codes, pulled on demand.

Bases this district serves

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