Texas · Metropolitan Area
Gatesville is a small city in Texas with a population of 16,058. Residents earn $54,802 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gatesville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Gatesville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gatesville is $54,802, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Gatesville is $162,000, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Gatesville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,701 per 100,000, near the national average.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Gatesville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 81.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.6% |
| 39% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,802 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,296 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,026 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,516 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,025 |
| County GDP | $2,244M |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 131 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,507 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.40% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $162,000 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $235,975 |
| Median List Price | $229,500 |
| Median List Price | $229,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $135 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 18.0% |
| Inventory | 50 |
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,302 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,507 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.40% |
| Obesity | 43.3% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.9% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 22.6% |
| Physical Distress | 17.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,665/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Total Violent | 93.8/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 37.5/100K |
| Robbery | 6.3/100K |
| Assault | 50.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,701.0/100K |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 419.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,213.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 68.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 816 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4387°N, 97.7460°W |
| County FIPS | 48099 |
Winner: Republican by 40.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,506/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Retail Stores | 131 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |