Gause, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Milam County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
376 Population 369/sq mi density
$275,000 Home Value $223,759 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gause, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$275,000
2% below
Zillow: $223,759
Bachelor's Degree+
35.0%
4% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Gause Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
98%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gause a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gause is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,759. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

35.0% of adults in Gause hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population376
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,485
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$951M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Housing

Home Value$275,000
Rent
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$223,759
Housing Units150
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation376 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.0%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute37 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gause was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.