Gilmer, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,955 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,279 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$732 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Upshur County
4
Longview Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Upshur County
3
Longview Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 44
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 3 0 62
May 5 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 2 0 82
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 4 0 54
Dec 4 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Gilmer Hs
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Bruce Jh
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Gilmer Int
2 miles, NE · 1.9star
Gilmer El
2 miles, N · 1.9star
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Colleges

Jarvis Christian College
17 miles, W · 1.4star
LeTourneau University
22 miles, S · 2.8star
Kilgore College
25 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Longview Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S · 2.3star
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Airports

East Texas Regional Airport
28 miles, S · 1star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
37 miles, W · 1star
Shreveport Regional Airport
68 miles, SE · 1.4star
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