Garrison, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
1,001 Population
$39,167 Median Income
$78,700 Home Value
$779 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
50.2 yrs Median Age
17.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
2.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.4
Education

People

Population1,001
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density856/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 62.2%

Economy

2.9/5
Median Income$39,167
Per Capita Income$30,046
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty Rate11.5%
County GDP$3,747M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$78,700
Zillow Value$218,673
Median Rent$779
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Depression23.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 83°
Rain56 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+88.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Work From Home8.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Garrison Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$39,167
Home Value$78,700
Median Rent$779
Poverty Rate11.5%
Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
Unemployment6.0%
Avg Temperature65.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,001
Population Density856 per sq mi
Median Age50.2 years
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62.2% Black 28% Hispanic 1.3% Other 8.5%
White62.2%
Black or African American28.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.5%

Language

English Only96.8%
Spanish Speakers3.2%
English 96.8% Spanish 3.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability27.0%
Health Insurance80.7%

Income

48% below avg
Median Household Income$39,167
Per Capita Income$30,046
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$918
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$66,714

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.0%
Poverty Rate11.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,424
County GDP$3,747M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation138
Healthcare Facilities188
Retail Stores222
Manufacturing53
Total Establishments1,424

Industry Mix

Restaurants 138 Healthcare 188 Retail 222 Manufacturing 53

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$66,714
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,250

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.4 min
Work From Home8.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$78,700
Zillow Home Value Index$218,673

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied59.2%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$779

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,250
Effective Tax Rate (est.)6.67%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity27.7%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage80.7%
Regular Checkup73.6%
Premature Death Rate11,089 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.4 / 10
Exercise Access56.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)188
Restaurants (County)138

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

47°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation56.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation403 ft (123 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density856 per sq mi
Latitude31.8260°
Longitude-94.4938°
County FIPS48347

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69%
D 30.2%

Republican +38.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.1%
High School+88.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density856 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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