Tom Green County is located in west-central Texas on the Edwards Plateau and along the Concho River, anchoring the northern edge of the Concho Valley region. Established in 1874 and organized in 1875, the county developed around ranching and regional trade routes and later expanded with military and energy-related activity. It is mid-sized by Texas standards, with a population of roughly 120,000 people, and serves as a regional center for surrounding rural counties. The county seat is San Angelo, the largest city and primary hub for government, healthcare, and commerce. Tom Green County combines an urban core with extensive rural areas characterized by semi-arid grasslands, mesquite scrub, and river corridors. Key economic elements include military employment at Goodfellow Air Force Base, agriculture and livestock production, petroleum and related services, and education and healthcare. Cultural identity is closely tied to West Texas ranching traditions and the Concho Valley’s regional institutions.
Tom Green County Local Demographic Profile
Tom Green County is in west-central Texas on the Concho River, anchored by the City of San Angelo, and serves as a regional hub for the Concho Valley area. County services and planning resources are published by the Tom Green County official website.
Population Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Tom Green County, Texas, the county’s population size is reported by the Census Bureau (including the most recent available annual estimate and the 2020 Census count).
Age & Gender
The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Tom Green County, Texas provides county-level age structure (including median age and major age-group shares) and sex composition (female and male percentages). These figures are drawn from the Census Bureau’s population estimates program and the American Community Survey (ACS), as indicated in QuickFacts.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
County-level racial and ethnic composition (race categories and Hispanic or Latino origin) for Tom Green County is published in the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Tom Green County, Texas. QuickFacts reports standard Census race groups and the Hispanic or Latino measure as a separate ethnicity statistic, consistent with Census Bureau definitions.
Household & Housing Data
Household characteristics and housing indicators for Tom Green County—such as number of households, average household size, owner-occupied housing rate, median value of owner-occupied housing units, median gross rent, and related measures—are reported in the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Tom Green County, Texas. These data are sourced from the ACS and Census Bureau programs as noted on the QuickFacts page.
Primary Source
Email Usage
Tom Green County (anchored by San Angelo) mixes an urban core with wide, low-density rural areas, where longer last‑mile distances and fewer providers can constrain reliable internet service and, by extension, routine email access.
Direct county-level email usage statistics are generally not published; email adoption is typically inferred from digital access proxies such as broadband subscriptions, device availability, and age structure. The most commonly cited local indicators come from the U.S. Census Bureau data portal (American Community Survey), which reports household broadband subscription and computer ownership measures used to approximate residents’ capacity to use email at home.
Age distribution influences email adoption because older age groups tend to have lower rates of internet and digital-tool use than prime working-age adults; county age profiles are available via the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Tom Green County. Gender distribution is less predictive of email access than age and connectivity; sex composition is also included in QuickFacts.
Infrastructure limitations are reflected in rural broadband availability and service quality; county conditions are contextualized by the FCC National Broadband Map and local planning information from Tom Green County.
Mobile Phone Usage
Tom Green County is in west-central Texas and is anchored by the City of San Angelo, the county seat and primary population center. Outside the San Angelo urban area, much of the county is lower-density and more rural, with large distances between settlements that can affect mobile network economics (tower spacing, backhaul availability) and indoor coverage consistency. These urban–rural differences make it important to separate network availability (where service could be used) from adoption (how many households actually use mobile service and mobile internet).
Data scope and county-level limitations
County-specific statistics for “mobile phone ownership” and “smartphone vs. non-smartphone” are not consistently published as a single official metric. The most defensible county-level indicators come from:
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) measures of household internet subscription types, including “cellular data plan,” which is a useful proxy for mobile internet adoption at the household level (not the same as device ownership). See the ACS tables via Census.gov’s American Community Survey and county profiles via data.census.gov.
- FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) provider-reported mobile broadband coverage (availability). See the FCC National Broadband Map.
- Texas statewide broadband planning resources and mapping that provide context, including the Texas Broadband Development Office (Texas Comptroller).
Where county-specific breakdowns are not available in public tables (for example, “% of residents with a smartphone”), the overview below uses measurable substitutes (ACS household subscription categories and FCC availability layers) and explicitly notes gaps.
Mobile penetration or access indicators (adoption proxies)
Household adoption (actual use/subscription)
- ACS “Cellular data plan” subscriptions (household level): The ACS reports the share of households with an internet subscription that includes a cellular data plan. This is the clearest county-level indicator of mobile-internet adoption commonly available from an official source. It measures households, not individuals, and it does not indicate whether the cellular plan is the primary or backup connection.
- Mobile-only reliance: The ACS also supports analysis of households that have cellular data plans with no wired subscription types (e.g., no cable/fiber/DSL), which is a common way to measure mobile-only internet reliance. This is often associated with affordability constraints and limited wired availability in rural areas, but county-level values must be taken directly from ACS tables rather than inferred.
Limitation: These measures describe internet subscription types in the household, not “phone ownership” or “smartphone penetration.” For Tom Green County-specific figures, the appropriate approach is to use ACS tables (notably Table S2801 and related detailed tables) filtered to Tom Green County in data.census.gov.
Access (availability, not adoption)
- The FCC BDC provides modeled/provider-reported coverage for mobile broadband by technology generation and provider. This indicates where mobile service is advertised as available, not how many people subscribe or what speeds they actually experience.
- Availability tends to be strongest in and around San Angelo and along major road corridors, with greater uncertainty and variability in low-density areas.
Clear distinction: ACS-based indicators describe household adoption/subscription, while FCC BDC describes network availability.
Mobile internet usage patterns (4G and 5G availability)
4G LTE availability
- 4G LTE service is generally the baseline mobile broadband layer across most U.S. counties, including West Texas regions, because it remains the foundational coverage network for nationwide carriers.
- For Tom Green County, the definitive source for carrier-specific LTE availability footprints is the FCC National Broadband Map, which can be viewed by selecting the county and filtering for mobile broadband availability.
5G availability (and typical deployment characteristics)
- 5G availability is commonly present in population centers first (such as San Angelo), with broader-area 5G relying on lower-band spectrum that extends farther but may deliver smaller performance gains than mid-band deployments.
- The FCC map can be filtered to show 5G/NR availability as reported by providers. This is the most direct public, county-viewable availability reference: FCC National Broadband Map mobile layers.
Limitation: Public county-level sources generally do not publish Tom Green County-specific statistics on the share of traffic on 4G vs 5G or measured performance distributions by radio technology. Carrier-reported availability layers are not equivalent to measured user experience.
Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)
- Smartphones are the dominant mobile access device category in the United States, and Tom Green County residents are part of that national device ecosystem; however, county-specific smartphone ownership rates are not routinely published as an official statistic in ACS county tables.
- Tablets, hotspots, and fixed-wireless customer premises equipment (CPE): Households using cellular plans may access the internet through smartphones, dedicated hotspots, tablets, or fixed-wireless receivers that use cellular networks. The ACS “cellular data plan” category does not identify device type.
- The most defensible county-level approach is to describe “device mix” indirectly through:
- ACS indicators of cellular-plan subscriptions (adoption proxy),
- FCC indicators of fixed wireless and mobile broadband availability (availability proxy),
- and, where relevant, school/work telework indicators that correlate with reliance on mobile connectivity (ACS), without asserting specific device ownership splits.
Limitation: Without a county-representative device survey published at the county level, “smartphone vs. non-smartphone” shares for Tom Green County cannot be stated definitively from standard government datasets.
Demographic or geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity
Urban–rural population distribution and density
- San Angelo concentrates population, jobs, and institutions, which typically supports denser tower placement and more robust backhaul options compared with outlying areas.
- Lower-density areas often face larger cell sizes and fewer sites, which can reduce indoor coverage and capacity and can increase the likelihood that mobile service functions as a primary home internet option when wired services are limited.
Income, age, and household characteristics (adoption-side factors)
- ACS provides county-level distributions for income, age, disability status, and household composition, which are commonly associated with differences in internet subscription types and mobile-only reliance. These relationships can be analyzed for Tom Green County directly in data.census.gov using ACS S2801 (and related) internet subscription tables.
- The most direct adoption-side evidence at the county level remains the ACS “cellular data plan” subscription measure rather than inferred device ownership.
Terrain and built environment
- Tom Green County’s mix of developed urban areas and open rural land affects propagation and siting considerations. Built-up areas can introduce indoor penetration challenges, while rural expanses can create coverage gaps between towers.
- Public datasets identify coverage availability (FCC BDC) but do not provide a countywide, standardized measure of indoor coverage quality or drop/throughput rates.
Summary: availability vs. adoption in Tom Green County
- Network availability: Best documented through the FCC National Broadband Map mobile broadband layers (4G/5G coverage as reported by providers). This indicates where service is offered.
- Household adoption: Best documented through U.S. Census Bureau ACS tables that report the share of households with an internet subscription that includes a cellular data plan, including analysis of mobile-only subscription patterns. This indicates what households report subscribing to, not the quality of service or specific devices used.
- Device types: County-level official breakdowns of “smartphone vs. other devices” are generally not published in standard government county tables; ACS cellular-plan measures should be treated as subscription proxies rather than device counts.
Social Media Trends
Tom Green County is in West Central Texas and is anchored by San Angelo, the region’s primary population and retail hub. The county’s economy includes public-sector employment, healthcare, education (including Angelo State University), and regional trade tied to surrounding rural communities. This mix of a mid-sized city, a large student/young-adult presence, and a sizable rural catchment tends to produce social media usage patterns similar to statewide and U.S. norms, with heavier adoption among younger residents and platform use shaped by local news, community groups, sports, and event-oriented activity.
User statistics (penetration / active use)
- County-specific social media penetration is not routinely published by major survey organizations at the county level. The most defensible benchmark is U.S.-level and Texas-relevant survey research.
- Overall adult usage (U.S.): About 7 in 10 U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, per the Pew Research Center’s social media fact sheet. Tom Green County usage is generally expected to track near this level given smartphone access patterns typical of mid-sized Texas metros.
- Smartphone access (important driver of social use): Most U.S. adults have smartphones, and smartphone ownership is strongly associated with social platform participation; see the Pew Research Center mobile fact sheet.
Age group trends
- Highest usage: Adults 18–29 consistently show the highest social media adoption across platforms (often near-universal use on at least one platform), according to the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet. In Tom Green County, the San Angelo-area student/early-career population contributes to higher usage and higher multi-platform activity in this bracket.
- Middle-age usage: Adults 30–49 typically remain heavy users, with strong adoption of Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube; platform mix tends to emphasize parenting/community information and local commerce.
- Lower usage: Adults 65+ have lower overall adoption and concentrate more on a small set of platforms (commonly Facebook and YouTube), consistent with Pew’s age-by-platform patterns.
Gender breakdown
- Overall: Gender differences are platform-specific rather than universal. Pew reports that women are more likely than men to use several major platforms, notably Facebook and Instagram, while some platforms show smaller gaps; see the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
- Local implication: In Tom Green County, the most noticeable gender skew typically appears on community-oriented networks (Facebook) and visual-sharing (Instagram), while video (YouTube) is broadly used across genders.
Most-used platforms (percentages where available; U.S. adults)
The most consistent, comparable percentages come from national survey estimates. Pew’s latest platform penetration figures (U.S. adults) include:
- YouTube: ~83%
- Facebook: ~68%
- Instagram: ~47%
- Pinterest: ~35%
- TikTok: ~33%
- LinkedIn: ~30%
- X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
- Snapchat: ~27%
- WhatsApp: ~29%
Source: Pew Research Center (Social Media Fact Sheet).
County-level platform shares are not published in the same standardized way, but Tom Green County commonly reflects a YouTube/Facebook dominance typical of Texas and the U.S., with Instagram and TikTok especially concentrated among younger users.
Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)
- Community and local-information use (Facebook): In mid-sized metro counties like Tom Green, Facebook tends to be the core network for local groups, event sharing, buy/sell activity, and community announcements, aligning with Pew’s finding that Facebook remains widely used among adults even as younger cohorts diversify.
- Short-form video growth (TikTok/Instagram Reels/YouTube Shorts): Short-form video is a primary engagement format among younger adults; Pew documents strong TikTok adoption among younger age groups and continued high YouTube reach overall (Pew platform-by-age breakouts).
- Video-first consumption (YouTube): YouTube’s high penetration supports broad use for how-to content, local interest videos, sports highlights, and entertainment, with cross-age reach and frequent daily use reported in national studies.
- News and alerts: Social platforms function as secondary distribution channels for news and emergency information. Platform use for news varies; national findings are summarized in the Pew Research Center’s social media and news fact sheet.
- Professional/education signaling (LinkedIn): LinkedIn usage is more concentrated among residents with higher educational attainment and professional roles, consistent with Pew’s demographic patterns and relevant to the county’s healthcare, education, and public-sector workforce.
Notes on data limits: County-specific social media penetration and platform share estimates are not consistently available from major public surveys; the figures above use widely cited national benchmarks from Pew Research Center, which are commonly used as proxies for local context when county-level survey samples are not published.
Family & Associates Records
Tom Green County maintains family and associate-related public records primarily through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and local courts. Vital records include birth and death certificates, which are state-issued records typically filed locally and managed through the county’s vital records function. Marriage licenses and marriage records are maintained by the County Clerk. Adoption records and other family-law case files are generally handled through the district courts and maintained by the District Clerk, with significant confidentiality protections.
Public-facing databases are limited. The county provides online portals for certain court and case information and office contact details, but many vital and family records require direct request processing rather than open browsing. Official access points include the Tom Green County Clerk, the Tom Green County District Clerk, and the county’s official website for office locations and procedures.
Residents access records online through available county portals and downloadable request information when provided by the relevant office; in-person access is available at the clerk offices during business hours. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to birth and death records (especially recent records), adoption records, and certain family-law filings, with access limited to eligible individuals or authorized entities under Texas law.
Marriage & Divorce Records
Types of records available
Marriage license and marriage record (certificate/license return)
Marriage in Tom Green County is documented through a marriage license issued by the county and the completed license “return” recorded after the ceremony.Divorce records (decree and related case records)
Divorce is documented through district court case files, including the Final Decree of Divorce and associated pleadings, orders, and judgments.Annulment records (decree and case records)
Annulments are handled as civil court matters and are maintained as court case records, typically culminating in an Order/Decree of Annulment.
Where records are filed and how they can be accessed
Marriage records (licenses and recorded returns)
- Filed/recorded by: Tom Green County Clerk (as the county’s recorder for vital/official records).
- Access methods:
- In-person request through the Tom Green County Clerk’s office for certified copies or record searches (fees typically apply).
- Many Texas counties also provide index information or unofficial images through third-party or county-supported online portals; certified copies are issued by the County Clerk.
Divorce and annulment records (court case files and decrees)
- Filed/maintained by: Tom Green County District Clerk (custodian of district court records).
- Access methods:
- In-person request through the Tom Green County District Clerk for copies of decrees and other filings (fees typically apply).
- Case docket information may be available through court records search systems; certified copies of court documents are issued by the District Clerk.
State-level vital record verification (marriage and divorce)
- Maintained by: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Vital Statistics.
- Scope: DSHS commonly provides verification letters rather than certified copies for certain vital events; local custodians (County Clerk for marriage; District Clerk for divorce) remain the primary sources for certified local records.
- Reference: Texas DSHS Vital Statistics
Typical information included in these records
Marriage license / recorded marriage record
- Full legal names of the spouses
- Date and place of marriage ceremony (as returned/recorded)
- Date the license was issued
- County and license number
- Officiant name and authority, and signature/return information
- Applicant-provided details commonly included on the license application (may appear on the record or be retained as part of the file), such as ages/date of birth, addresses, and prior marital status
Divorce decree (final judgment)
- Names of the parties and case cause number
- Court, county, and judicial district
- Date the divorce is granted (date of signature)
- Terms of the judgment, commonly including:
- Property and debt division
- Spousal maintenance (when ordered)
- Child-related orders when applicable (conservatorship/custody, visitation, child support, medical support)
- Name change orders (when granted)
Annulment order/decree
- Names of the parties and case cause number
- Court and date of judgment
- Findings and orders declaring the marriage void or voidable under applicable law
- Any related orders addressing property, support, or child-related matters when applicable
Privacy and legal restrictions
Public record status
- Marriage records: Generally treated as public records in Texas, with certified copies issued by the County Clerk.
- Divorce/annulment case records: Court records are generally public unless sealed or restricted by law or court order.
Redaction and restricted information
- Certain sensitive data may be redacted from copies provided to the public, including information such as Social Security numbers and certain financial account numbers, consistent with Texas judicial and public information practices.
- Some filings and exhibits in divorce/annulment cases may be sealed or otherwise restricted by statute or court order (for example, documents involving protected personal information, minors, or family violence-related confidentiality provisions).
Access to certified copies
- Certified copies are issued only by the official custodian (County Clerk for recorded marriage records; District Clerk for court decrees). Requesters typically must provide identifying details and pay statutory or local fees.
Identity and standing requirements
- Texas imposes stricter access controls for some vital records (for example, birth and death certificates). Marriage and divorce records are generally more accessible, but practical access can still be limited by sealing orders, restricted documents within a case file, or clerk policies governing identification and payment methods.
Education, Employment and Housing
Tom Green County is in West Central Texas on the Concho River, anchored by the City of San Angelo and serving as a regional hub for education, health care, retail, and government services. The county has a mid-sized, largely urban-centered population with surrounding rural areas; housing ranges from established in-town neighborhoods to ranch and acreage properties outside San Angelo. Public-sector employment (including education and corrections) and health services are central to the local economy, alongside oil-and-gas–adjacent activity and trade/logistics.
Education Indicators
Public schools and districts (names)
Public K–12 education is primarily provided through these districts serving Tom Green County:
- San Angelo Independent School District (SAISD) (largest district in the county)
- Grape Creek Independent School District
- Christoval Independent School District
- Wall Independent School District
- Water Valley Independent School District
- Portions of Irion County ISD and Veribest ISD may serve small areas near county lines (boundary-dependent)
A complete, current campus-by-campus list (including school names) is maintained through the Texas Education Agency’s district/campus directories and accountability tools; see the Texas Education Agency “School District Locator” and campus listings on the Texas Education Agency website.
Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates
- Student–teacher ratios: District-level student-to-teacher staffing ratios are reported annually by TEA and vary by district and grade level. For the most current official figures by district and campus, use TEA’s annual staffing and enrollment reporting available via TEA Reports and Data.
- Graduation rates: Texas reports 4-year and extended graduation rates through TEA accountability. Countywide graduation rates are not typically issued as a single “county rate” in the same way districts are; the most comparable official metric is the district/campus graduation rate. The latest verified graduation rates by district/campus are published in TEA accountability reports and the TEA Accountability/Performance Reporting portal.
Adult educational attainment (county residents)
Adult attainment is reported through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) for residents age 25+. The most recent multi-year estimates typically used for county profiles are available through data.census.gov (ACS “Educational Attainment”). Commonly reported indicators include:
- Share of adults with at least a high school diploma
- Share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher
(These values are published as percentages for Tom Green County in ACS tables; ACS is the standard source for county-level adult attainment.)
Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP/dual credit)
- Career and Technical Education (CTE): Texas districts widely operate TEKS-aligned CTE pathways (e.g., health science, welding/manufacturing, IT, business, agriculture), often in partnership with regional employers and postsecondary institutions. District CTE offerings and endorsements are documented at the district level (district program guides and TEA CTE reporting).
- Advanced Placement (AP) and dual credit: Large districts such as SAISD typically offer AP coursework and dual-credit opportunities; participation and performance are often summarized in district accountability profiles and counseling guides.
- Postsecondary pipeline: Angelo State University in San Angelo supports regional teacher preparation, nursing and health professions, and workforce-oriented degrees. See Angelo State University for program listings.
(Program availability varies by district/campus; TEA accountability profiles and district course catalogs are the primary sources for confirmation.)
School safety measures and counseling resources
Texas public schools operate under state requirements for emergency operations, threat assessment, and coordinated safety planning. Commonly implemented measures include:
- Controlled access/visitor management, campus security procedures, emergency drills, and coordination with local law enforcement
- Student support services such as school counselors and mental-health-related resources, typically organized through campus counseling departments and district student support services
State-level requirements and guidance are reflected through TEA’s school safety resources at TEA School Safety. District-specific safety plans and counseling services are normally published on district websites and student handbooks.
Employment and Economic Conditions
Unemployment rate (most recent)
The official local unemployment rate is produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). The most recent annual and monthly rates for Tom Green County are available through BLS LAUS and Texas labor-market releases. (Rates vary seasonally and year to year; LAUS is the standard source for the most current value.)
Major industries and employment sectors
Based on standard county-level sector reporting (ACS industry-by-occupation and regional labor-market profiles), major employment sectors in Tom Green County typically include:
- Health care and social assistance (regional medical services and related occupations)
- Educational services (public school systems and higher education)
- Retail trade and accommodation/food services (regional shopping and service hub function of San Angelo)
- Public administration (local government and public safety; nearby state/federal facilities contribute to public-sector employment patterns)
- Construction and oil-and-gas–adjacent services/logistics (regionally influenced by energy activity in West Texas)
- Manufacturing and transportation/warehousing at smaller shares relative to service sectors
The most consistent sector breakdown for county residents is available via ACS industry tables on data.census.gov.
Common occupations and workforce breakdown
Common occupational groups for employed residents typically include:
- Management, business, science, and arts
- Service occupations (healthcare support, protective services, food service)
- Sales and office
- Natural resources, construction, and maintenance
- Production, transportation, and material moving
County occupational composition is available in ACS “Occupation” tables via data.census.gov.
Commuting patterns and mean commute time
- Mean commute time and commuting mode (drive alone, carpool, work from home, etc.) are reported by the ACS “Commuting (Journey to Work)” tables for Tom Green County on data.census.gov.
- Typical patterns in similarly sized Texas regional hubs include a predominantly drive-alone commute and commute times that are generally shorter than major metro areas, with some outlying rural commutes into San Angelo.
Local employment vs. out-of-county work
- Place-of-work flows (live in Tom Green County and work in-county vs. out-of-county) are best captured through the Census Bureau’s LEHD OnTheMap commuting data, which provides origin-destination patterns for workers. See LEHD OnTheMap for Tom Green County inflow/outflow and where residents work.
- As a regional center, San Angelo typically attracts in-commuters from nearby counties while many Tom Green County residents also work locally in education, health care, retail, and government.
Housing and Real Estate
Homeownership rate and rental share
Homeownership and rental occupancy shares are reported through the ACS “Housing Tenure” tables for Tom Green County via data.census.gov. The county’s housing mix generally reflects:
- Owner-occupied single-family neighborhoods across San Angelo
- Renter-occupied apartments and single-family rentals concentrated nearer employment centers, commercial corridors, and postsecondary institutions
(Use ACS 1-year or 5-year estimates depending on availability; 5-year is the standard for stable county estimates.)
Median property values and recent trends
- Median value of owner-occupied housing units is published in ACS tables (Value) for Tom Green County on data.census.gov.
- Recent Texas-wide housing conditions have included price growth from late 2010s into early 2020s followed by moderation as interest rates rose; county-specific trend confirmation is best taken from ACS multi-year changes and local appraisal roll summaries rather than statewide generalizations.
Typical rent prices
- Median gross rent is available through ACS rent tables for Tom Green County on data.census.gov.
- Local rent variation generally tracks unit type (single-family rental vs. apartment), proximity to major corridors, and condition/age of stock.
Types of housing
Common housing types in the county include:
- Single-family detached homes (dominant in many San Angelo neighborhoods)
- Apartment complexes and smaller multifamily properties (more common near central San Angelo and major roadways)
- Manufactured housing in some outlying or semi-rural areas
- Rural lots/acreage and ranch properties outside the urban core
Housing unit type shares (single-family, multifamily by unit count, mobile/manufactured) are reported in ACS “Units in Structure” tables.
Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)
- San Angelo neighborhoods generally provide shorter access to schools, parks, medical services, retail centers, and city services compared with the rural portions of the county.
- Areas outside the city typically feature larger lots, longer drive times, and reliance on regional amenities in San Angelo for specialized services.
Detailed neighborhood-level characteristics are commonly derived from city planning documents and GIS layers rather than countywide ACS tables.
Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)
- Texas property taxes are primarily local (school districts, city, county, special districts). Effective tax rates and tax burden vary materially by location and exemptions.
- The most authoritative property tax estimates and typical bill components are available through the Tom Green County appraisal and tax offices and Texas Comptroller resources:
- Texas Comptroller property tax overview
- Tom Green County property tax information (tax office portal) (billing/collections portal; coverage varies by jurisdiction)
A countywide “average rate” is not a single fixed figure because overlapping jurisdictions differ; typical homeowner cost is driven by appraised value × total local rate − exemptions (notably the homestead exemption and, where applicable, additional school tax relief).
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Other Counties in Texas
- Anderson
- Andrews
- Angelina
- Aransas
- Archer
- Armstrong
- Atascosa
- Austin
- Bailey
- Bandera
- Bastrop
- Baylor
- Bee
- Bell
- Bexar
- Blanco
- Borden
- Bosque
- Bowie
- Brazoria
- Brazos
- Brewster
- Briscoe
- Brooks
- Brown
- Burleson
- Burnet
- Caldwell
- Calhoun
- Callahan
- Cameron
- Camp
- Carson
- Cass
- Castro
- Chambers
- Cherokee
- Childress
- Clay
- Cochran
- Coke
- Coleman
- Collin
- Collingsworth
- Colorado
- Comal
- Comanche
- Concho
- Cooke
- Coryell
- Cottle
- Crane
- Crockett
- Crosby
- Culberson
- Dallam
- Dallas
- Dawson
- De Witt
- Deaf Smith
- Delta
- Denton
- Dickens
- Dimmit
- Donley
- Duval
- Eastland
- Ector
- Edwards
- El Paso
- Ellis
- Erath
- Falls
- Fannin
- Fayette
- Fisher
- Floyd
- Foard
- Fort Bend
- Franklin
- Freestone
- Frio
- Gaines
- Galveston
- Garza
- Gillespie
- Glasscock
- Goliad
- Gonzales
- Gray
- Grayson
- Gregg
- Grimes
- Guadalupe
- Hale
- Hall
- Hamilton
- Hansford
- Hardeman
- Hardin
- Harris
- Harrison
- Hartley
- Haskell
- Hays
- Hemphill
- Henderson
- Hidalgo
- Hill
- Hockley
- Hood
- Hopkins
- Houston
- Howard
- Hudspeth
- Hunt
- Hutchinson
- Irion
- Jack
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jeff Davis
- Jefferson
- Jim Hogg
- Jim Wells
- Johnson
- Jones
- Karnes
- Kaufman
- Kendall
- Kenedy
- Kent
- Kerr
- Kimble
- King
- Kinney
- Kleberg
- Knox
- La Salle
- Lamar
- Lamb
- Lampasas
- Lavaca
- Lee
- Leon
- Liberty
- Limestone
- Lipscomb
- Live Oak
- Llano
- Loving
- Lubbock
- Lynn
- Madison
- Marion
- Martin
- Mason
- Matagorda
- Maverick
- Mcculloch
- Mclennan
- Mcmullen
- Medina
- Menard
- Midland
- Milam
- Mills
- Mitchell
- Montague
- Montgomery
- Moore
- Morris
- Motley
- Nacogdoches
- Navarro
- Newton
- Nolan
- Nueces
- Ochiltree
- Oldham
- Orange
- Palo Pinto
- Panola
- Parker
- Parmer
- Pecos
- Polk
- Potter
- Presidio
- Rains
- Randall
- Reagan
- Real
- Red River
- Reeves
- Refugio
- Roberts
- Robertson
- Rockwall
- Runnels
- Rusk
- Sabine
- San Augustine
- San Jacinto
- San Patricio
- San Saba
- Schleicher
- Scurry
- Shackelford
- Shelby
- Sherman
- Smith
- Somervell
- Starr
- Stephens
- Sterling
- Stonewall
- Sutton
- Swisher
- Tarrant
- Taylor
- Terrell
- Terry
- Throckmorton
- Titus
- Travis
- Trinity
- Tyler
- Upshur
- Upton
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