Gregg County , Texas

Population: 124,860 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $64,809 Home $185,800 Rent $1,072/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 124,860 residents, Gregg 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 Gregg County in the top 13% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.

$64,809
Median Income
household
$185,800
Home Value
median
$1,072/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $64,809
Per Capita Income $33,578
Poverty Rate 17.0%
Median Home Value $185,800
Median Gross Rent $1,072/mo
Owner Occupied 59.5%
Renter Occupied 40.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 124,860
Median Age 35.9 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 22.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.2%
Obesity
12.3%
Diabetes
15.7%
Smoking
37.6%
High Blood Pressure
29.1%
No Physical Activity
24.2%
Depression
40.2%
Insufficient Sleep
74.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 87.0  ·  87th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
97.90
🌀 Hurricane
72.05
🔥 Wildfire
62.91
❄️ Winter Storm
83.93
🌍 Earthquake
61.80
☀️ Drought
66.00

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