Gary City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Panola County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
312 Population 164/sq mi density
$36,528 Median Income $22,989 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$36,528 median income, 7.4% unemployment
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Gary City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,528
51% below
$22,989 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Gary City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gary City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gary City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gary City residents earn a median household income of $36,528 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,989. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 559 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Education

17.4% of adults in Gary City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gary City has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,528
Per Capita$22,989
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$2,361M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$249,098
Housing Units119
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,705/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation302 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute26 min
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gary City was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.