City safety & data profile

TerrellTX

Terrell, TX is a 17K-resident city in Kaufman County with a median household income of $65,842.

Kaufman County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Terrell, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Terrell has a population larger than 35% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $218,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 65%
By size
$65,842
Median income
$218,500
Median home
15.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Terrell

Terrell posts a median household income higher than 31% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Terrell area.

Top 69%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Terrell

Where Terrell income ranks nationally

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

$65,842 Bottom 31% higher than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Terrell, TX beyond the headline numbers

Terrell sits inside Kaufman County, Texas, at roughly 32.74°N, -96.28°W. Population 16,981, $65,842 median household income. Median home value $218,500, median rent $1,232. Poverty rate 15.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Terrell's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 43.1%, then obesity at 41.1%. 1 hospital in/around Terrell, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
16,981
Terrell
Median Income
$65,842
-3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$218,500
-4% vs avg
Median Age
32.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kaufman County) - Terrell'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
173K+64%
Median Income
$89,485+46%
Median Home Value
$320,900+148%
Poverty Rate
9.7%-27%
Unemployment
5.3%-42%

Economics

Economics indicators for Terrell, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
Poverty Rate
15.9% +12% vs avg
Unemployment 7.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.8%
Work From Home 4.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 42.1%
African American 23.9%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.1%
Obesity
41.1%
High Blood Pressure
39.1%
Physical Inactivity
34.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.5%
Current Smoking
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Diabetes
15.5%
Binge Drinking
15.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.2%
Annual Checkup 74.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Terrell, TX? ▼
Terrell, TX has a population of 16,981 people, located in Kaufman County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Terrell? ▼
The median household income in Terrell, TX is $65,842 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.9%.
What is the median home value in Terrell? ▼
The median home value in Terrell, TX is $218,500. Median rent is $1,232/month.
What are the top health concerns in Terrell? ▼
The top health indicators in Terrell include Short Sleep Duration (43.1%), Obesity (41.1%), High Blood Pressure (39.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Terrell? ▼
Terrell has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Terrell? ▼
The median age in Terrell, TX is 32.6 years. 15.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Terrell, TX is located in Kaufman County, Texas. With a population of 17K and a $65,842 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Terrell area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Terrell'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 (Kaufman 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.