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Gun Barrel City, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County
Gun Barrel City, TX
At a Glance
How Gun Barrel City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gun Barrel City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gun Barrel City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gun Barrel City residents earn a median household income of $69,273 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,584. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gun Barrel City is $229,300 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,094. Median rent is $922/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Gun Barrel City reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,754/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Gun Barrel City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gun Barrel City has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.