City safety & data profile

GeorgetownTX

Williamson County, Texas. Federal health, economic and safety indicators for Georgetown, drawn from Census, CDC and CMS data. Larger than 85% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

64K
Population
Top 15%
By size
$95,062
Median income
$429,100
Median home
8%
Poverty rate

The read on Georgetown

Georgetown posts a median household income higher than 65% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Georgetown area.

Top 35%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Georgetown

Where Georgetown income ranks nationally

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

$95,062 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Georgetown, TX beyond the headline numbers

Georgetown sits inside Williamson County, Texas, at roughly 30.63°N, -97.68°W. Its population of 63,716 and $95,062 median household income are the two most quoted figures, but in isolation they hide the shape of the city. A median home value of $429,100 paired with median rent of $1,795 is the starting point for a price-to-income read that tells you how stretched a typical household is before any other cost of living factor is considered. The 8% poverty rate next to that income figure is the better signal, two cities with identical medians can have very different lived realities depending on the income distribution underneath.

Health and healthcare access are the next layer most residents and prospective movers actually care about. CDC PLACES indicators for Georgetown show the highest-prevalence measure is high blood pressure at 36.6%, followed by obesity at 31.9%. In and around Georgetown, CMS Hospital Compare tracks 2 hospitals and 0 carrying emergency departments, the ER count is the more actionable figure if you are evaluating a move because it defines the effective trauma radius.

Areazine reconstructs these layers from U.S. Census ACS (place-level economics and demographics), CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare, each updated on its own cadence, and pairs them with live alerts from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC scoped to the Georgetown area. The comparison bars next to each metric anchor the number against a national reference, which is the fastest way to tell whether Georgetown is an outlier on a given dimension before drilling into the raw value.

Population
63,716
Georgetown
Median Income
$95,062
+40% vs avg
Median Home Value
$429,100
+88% vs avg
Median Age
42.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Williamson County) - Georgetown'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
673K+52%
Median Income
$111,340+55%
Median Home Value
$447,000+150%
Poverty Rate
6.4%-9%
Unemployment
3.9%-48%

Economics

Economics indicators for Georgetown, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
Poverty Rate
8% -44% vs avg
Unemployment 4.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 47.8%
Work From Home 23.6%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 72.2%
African American 5.1%
Asian 3.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
36.6%
Obesity
31.9%
Short Sleep Duration
30%
Physical Inactivity
23.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.2%
Binge Drinking
14.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.8%
Diabetes
11.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.9%
Current Asthma
9.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 66.2%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Current Smoking
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Stroke
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Georgetown, TX?
Georgetown, TX has a population of 63,716 people, located in Williamson County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Georgetown?
The median household income in Georgetown, TX is $95,062 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8%.
What is the median home value in Georgetown?
The median home value in Georgetown, TX is $429,100. Median rent is $1,795/month.
What are the top health concerns in Georgetown?
The top health indicators in Georgetown include High Blood Pressure (36.6%), Obesity (31.9%), Short Sleep Duration (30%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Georgetown?
Georgetown has 2 hospitals. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Georgetown?
The median age in Georgetown, TX is 42.6 years. 47.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Georgetown, TX is located in Williamson County, Texas. With a population of 64K and a $95,062 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals. Safety alerts for the Georgetown area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Georgetown's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Georgetown area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Georgetown against Texas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Texas

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 (Williamson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.