Caldwell County , Texas
Population: 47,184 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $68,503 Home $215,600 Rent $1,145/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 47,184 residents, Caldwell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Caldwell County in the top 20% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.
$68,503
Median Income
household
$215,600
Home Value
median
$1,145/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $68,503 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,497 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| Median Home Value | $215,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,145/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 47,184 |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 16.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.4%
Obesity
14.6%
Diabetes
14.6%
Smoking
33.1%
High Blood Pressure
33.3%
No Physical Activity
21.4%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
71.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 79.8 · 80th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
82.86
🌀 Hurricane
60.24
🔥 Wildfire
68.00
❄️ Winter Storm
67.28
🌍 Earthquake
19.24
☀️ Drought
85.72
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