Gilmer, Texas

Population 4,954

Gilmer is located in Upshur County, TX. The population is 4,954, making Gilmer the largest city in Upshur County.

There are 6 public schools in Gilmer with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Gilmer is moderate , and there are 92 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gilmer is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gilmer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gilmer include Union Grove, East Mountain and Warren City.

Gilmer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.1%

Crime Rate

27.99% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 232
  • Violent Crimes: 620
  • Robbery: 39
  • Burglary: 290
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

92.71% Higher than national avg.
  • 92 offenders in Gilmer
  • 185.71 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

81 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 73

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Gilmer, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Gilmer's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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92 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Gilmer, TX

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14 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Gilmer, TX issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 14 permits, 6 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Gilmer, TX issued 11 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: $753
  • 1 Bedroom: $860
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,023
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,397
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,600

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Environmental Hazards

81 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Gilmer, TX has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Gilmer, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Gilmer, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.27°
  • February 51.13°
  • March 59.27°
  • April 66.65°
  • May 74.03°
  • June 82.57°
  • July 84.97°
  • August 85.54°
  • September 77.42°
  • October 66.25°
  • November 57.68°
  • December 47.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gilmer, TX

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gilmer, TX: $41,103

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gilmer is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.98%
White Collar - 45.02%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Louie Gohmert
  • John Ratcliffe

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

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0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Gilmer, TX

1 Library view all

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