Val Verde County , Texas

Population: 47,647 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,673 Home $151,500 Rent $956/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 47,647 residents, Val Verde 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 Val Verde County in the top 24% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with wildfire potential the dominant local risk.

$59,673
Median Income
household
$151,500
Home Value
median
$956/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,673
Per Capita Income $27,114
Poverty Rate 18.3%
Median Home Value $151,500
Median Gross Rent $956/mo
Owner Occupied 66.9%
Renter Occupied 33.1%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 47,647
Median Age 32.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.8%
Obesity
15.6%
Diabetes
13.7%
Smoking
33.0%
High Blood Pressure
36.4%
No Physical Activity
19.4%
Depression
38.5%
Insufficient Sleep
70.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 76.1  ·  76th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
41.06
🌀 Hurricane
57.61
🔥 Wildfire
85.02
❄️ Winter Storm
83.83
🌍 Earthquake
22.23
☀️ Drought
62.98

Thinking of moving to Val Verde County?

Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.

Open Cost of Living Calculator →