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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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