Home Value $275,000

2% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 35.0%

4% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.7%

14% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.4%

89% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.6%

23% lower than US avg

How Gause Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population376

Median Age28.6 yrs

Density369/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 75%

Veterans3.2%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$19,485

Unemployment0.4%

Poverty9.6%

County GDP$951M

Commute37 min

Housing

Home Value$275,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$211,732

Housing Units150

Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity36.7%

Uninsured14.0%

Smoking15.7%

Depression25.9%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain38.6 in/yr

Sunny Days303/yr

Elevation376 ft (115 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+35.0%

High School+97.6%

Graduate+17.2%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%

Commute37 min

Broadband73.0%

Libraries2

Is Gause a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gause receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, long commute times. Gause offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gause is $275,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Gause enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Gause has a population of 376 with a density of 369 people per square mile. The median age is 28.6 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.3%), with 10.4% Black.

Population

376

Total Population

369

People / sq mi

28.6yrs

Median Age

26% below US avg

1.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Gause vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	82.9%
	6% above US avg
Spanish	17.1%
	28% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Gause vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gause is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Gause vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$19,485
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,028
IRS Avg AGI	$66,239

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.4%
	89% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.6%
	23% below US avg
Establishments (County)	519
County GDP	$951M

Business (County)

Restaurants	43
Healthcare	37
Retail	71
Manufacturing	22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$6,179
	77% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	36.6 min
Drive Alone	90.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gause is $275,000, 2% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $211,732.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$275,000
	2% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$211,732

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	29.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	75.7%
Housing Units	150
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$6,179
	77% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.25%

In Gause, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 25.9% report depression. 27.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Gause vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.7%
	14% above US avg
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	33.2%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	6.7%
Cancer	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.8%
Physical Inactivity	27.1%
Depression	25.9%
Mental Distress	19.9%
Physical Distress	13.7%
Short Sleep	39.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.4%
Uninsured	14.0%
	63% above US avg
Primary Care	1:25,106
Dentists	1:6,407
Mental Health	1:4,325
Checkup Rate	72.6%
Dental Visits	54.0%
Premature Death	10,214/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.6/10
Exercise Access	59.4%
Healthcare Facilities	37

Gause has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.6 inches. The area enjoys 303 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	68.0°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	38.6 inches
	2% above US avg
Snowfall	0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	376 ft (115 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	369/sq mi
Coordinates	30.7874°N, 96.7223°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48331

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%

D 21%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	35.0%
	4% above US avg
High School+	97.6%
Graduate Degree+	17.2%
School Test Score	5.10

B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	369/sq mi
Total Area	1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	73.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	37
Restaurants	43
Retail Stores	71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	10
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	36.6 min
Drive Alone	90.8%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Gause, TX

How Gause Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

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Economy

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Health

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Is Gause a Good Place to Live?

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Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

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Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Gause vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Gause vs U.S. Average

Income: Gause vs U.S.

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Employment & Poverty

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Tax & Cost of Living

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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Property Tax

Health Metrics: Gause vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

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Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

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