Gillespie County , Texas

Population: 27,202 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $67,799 Home $432,300 Rent $1,331/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 27,202 residents, Gillespie County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.

$67,799
Median Income
household
$432,300
Home Value
median
$1,331/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $67,799
Per Capita Income $43,555
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Median Home Value $432,300
Median Gross Rent $1,331/mo
Owner Occupied 71.0%
Renter Occupied 29.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 27,202
Median Age 50.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 35.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

33.7%
Obesity
13.6%
Diabetes
11.9%
Smoking
29.9%
High Blood Pressure
25.6%
No Physical Activity
21.0%
Depression
36.1%
Insufficient Sleep
72.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 57.7  ·  58th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
70.17
🌀 Hurricane
55.36
🔥 Wildfire
84.00
❄️ Winter Storm
75.02
🌍 Earthquake
12.02
☀️ Drought
80.92

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