Groesbeck, TX

Texas

Groesbeck is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,634. Residents earn $54,615 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,634 Population 837/sq mi density
$54,615 Median Income $27,761 per capita
$144,100 Home Value $193,954 Zillow
$826 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
302 Violent Crime/100K 1,441 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,615 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,100 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K (21% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,615
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $144,100
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 302/100K
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $826
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,634
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 47%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,615
Per Capita$27,761
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$2,179M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,100
Rent$826
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$193,954

Crime

F
Violent302/100K
Property1,441/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault232/100K
Burglary488/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation461 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+86.3%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute42 min
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Is Groesbeck a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Groesbeck 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, long commute times. Groesbeck offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Groesbeck is $54,615, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Groesbeck is $144,100, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Groesbeck is below the national average at 302 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,441 per 100,000, 27% below the national average.

Education

13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Groesbeck enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Groesbeck has a population of 3,634 with a density of 837 people per square mile. The median age is 35.6 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (46.7%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 36.7% Black.

Population

3,634
Total Population
837
People / sq mi
35.6yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Groesbeck vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.0%
6% above US avg
Spanish17.0%
27% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Groesbeck vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Groesbeck is $54,615, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Groesbeck vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,615
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,761
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
IRS Avg AGI$57,540

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)405
County GDP$2,179M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare57
Retail75
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,243
50% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.8 min
Work from Home15.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Groesbeck is $144,100, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $826 (29% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $193,954.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,100
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$193,954

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$826
29% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,243
50% above US avg
Effective Rate3.64%
In Groesbeck, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.1% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.9%
Checkup Rate73.4%
Premature Death11,929/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access54.2%
Healthcare Facilities57
Groesbeck has a violent crime rate of 302 per 100,000 residents, 21% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,441 per 100,000 (27% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Groesbeck vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent302.0/100K
21% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery69.7/100K
Assault232.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,440.5/100K
27% below US avg
Burglary487.9/100K
Theft906.1/100K
Vehicle Theft46.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Groesbeck has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation461 ft (141 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density837/sq mi
Coordinates31.5256°N, 96.5281°W
County FIPS48293
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.1%
D 21.2%

Winner: Republican by 56.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
59% below US avg
High School+86.3%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density837/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities57
Restaurants41
Retail Stores75

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.8 min
Work from Home15.1%

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