Gonzales County, TX

Living in Gonzales County

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 44
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 55
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Schools 21
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Residents

21k Population +1.1k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
13% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate44%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office20%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$121k Median Home Value +$52k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$541 Median Monthly Rent +$221 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity75%
LP gas7%
Utility gas16%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gonzales County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Gonzales County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 2 0
Feb 55 2 0
Mar 62 2 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 82 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 79 4 0
Oct 71 4 0
Nov 61 3 0
Dec 53 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gonzales County

Inland Flooding82
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gonzales County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gonzales County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Gonzales County, TX

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Texas State University
40 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Gonzales County, TX

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Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Gonzales County, TX

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Easterwood Field
103 miles, NE
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