City safety & data profile

GatesvilleTX

Gatesville, TX is a 16K-resident city in Coryell County with a median household income of $57,217.

Coryell County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Gatesville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Gatesville has a population larger than 30% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $207,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 70%
By size
$57,217
Median income
$207,300
Median home
9.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Gatesville

Gatesville posts a median household income higher than 18% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Gatesville area.

Top 82%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Gatesville

Where Gatesville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$57,217 Bottom 18% higher than 18% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Gatesville, TX beyond the headline numbers

Gatesville sits inside Coryell County, Texas, at roughly 31.44°N, -97.74°W. Population 15,724, $57,217 median household income. Median home value $207,300, median rent $1,007. Poverty rate 9.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Gatesville's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 45.1%, then obesity at 44.9%. 1 hospital in/around Gatesville, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Gatesville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,724
Gatesville
Median Income
$57,217
-16% vs avg
Median Home Value
$207,300
-9% vs avg
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Coryell County) - Gatesville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
85K+12%
Median Income
$71,301+43%
Median Home Value
$195,300+101%
Poverty Rate
11.2%-16%
Unemployment
5.1%-32%

Economics

Economics indicators for Gatesville, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
Poverty Rate
9.1% -36% vs avg
Unemployment 4.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 8.6%
Work From Home 3.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 53.4%
African American 16.5%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
45.1%
Obesity
44.9%
Physical Inactivity
37.3%
High Blood Pressure
36%
Frequent Mental Distress
23.6%
Current Smoking
23.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
23%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.7%
Binge Drinking
16%
Diabetes
14%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 44.4%
Annual Checkup 73.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Gatesville, TX? ▼
Gatesville, TX has a population of 15,724 people, located in Coryell County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Gatesville? ▼
The median household income in Gatesville, TX is $57,217 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
What is the median home value in Gatesville? ▼
The median home value in Gatesville, TX is $207,300. Median rent is $1,007/month.
What are the top health concerns in Gatesville? ▼
The top health indicators in Gatesville include Short Sleep Duration (45.1%), Obesity (44.9%), Physical Inactivity (37.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Gatesville? ▼
Gatesville has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Gatesville? ▼
The median age in Gatesville, TX is 39.4 years. 8.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Gatesville, TX is located in Coryell County, Texas. With a population of 16K and a $57,217 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Gatesville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Gatesville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Coryell County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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