Gainesville, Texas

Population 16,012

Gainesville is located in Cooke County, TX. The population is 16,012, making Gainesville the largest city in Cooke County.

There are 10 public schools in Gainesville with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Gainesville is moderate , and there are 42 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gainesville is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gainesville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gainesville include Lindsay, Oak Ridge and Callisburg.

Gainesville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.7%

Crime Rate

9.13% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 72
  • Violent Crimes: 533
  • Robbery: 30
  • Burglary: 354
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

48.37% Higher than national avg.
  • 42 offenders in Gainesville
  • 26.23 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

161 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 150

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Gainesville, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Gainesville's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
1 Private School

St Mary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Former Drug Labs view all

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18 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Gainesville, TX issued 18 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Gainesville, TX issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $660
  • 1 Bedroom: $830
  • 2 Bedrooms: $990
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,320
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,580

Zip Codes

76240 76241 76250

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Environmental Hazards

161 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Gainesville, TX has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Gainesville, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Gainesville, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.47°
  • February 48.33°
  • March 57.47°
  • April 64.52°
  • May 72.57°
  • June 83.17°
  • July 85.7°
  • August 85.92°
  • September 76.68°
  • October 64.8°
  • November 56.42°
  • December 45.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gainesville, TX

Earthquakes
Gainesville, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gainesville, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gainesville, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gainesville, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gainesville, TX: $42,633

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gainesville is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.59%
White Collar - 43.41%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Mac Thornberry

Neighborhood Info

6 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

18 Cemeteries view all

33 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

4 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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