Erath County , Texas
Population: 43,244 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $65,351 Home $251,900 Rent $1,134/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 43,244 residents, Erath 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 Erath County in the top 25% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with wildfire potential the dominant local risk.
$65,351
Median Income
household
$251,900
Home Value
median
$1,134/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $65,351 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,116 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
| Median Home Value | $251,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,134/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 43,244 |
| Median Age | 31.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 32.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
33.4%
Obesity
11.0%
Diabetes
12.9%
Smoking
30.9%
High Blood Pressure
26.1%
No Physical Activity
24.9%
Depression
40.6%
Insufficient Sleep
72.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 75.0 · 75th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
82.82
🌀 Hurricane
56.40
🔥 Wildfire
95.48
❄️ Winter Storm
48.44
🌍 Earthquake
26.11
☀️ Drought
65.01
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