Bluebonnet Region
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| Population |
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The current year population in the Bluebonnet region is 182,550. The 2000 Census revealed a population of 152,427, and in 1990 it was 117,288 representing a 30 percent change. It is estimated that the population in this area will be 191,596 in 2014, representing a change of 9.2 percent from 2009. The current population is 47.8 percent male and 52.2 percent female. In 2009, the median age of the population in this area was 35.8, compared to the U.S. median age which was 37.1. The population density in your area is 52.0 people per square mile. |
| Households |
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There are currently 58,190 households in the Bluebonnet Region. The Census revealed household counts of 54,261 in 2000, up from 41,625 in 1990, representing a change of 30.4 percent. For the current year, the average household size in this area is 3.02 persons. In 2009, the median number of years in residence in the Bluebonnet Region population is 2.38. The average household size in this geography was 2.92 people and the average family size was 3.51 people. The average number of vehicles per household in this geography was 1.9. |
| Income |
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In 2009, the median household income in the Bluebonnet Region was $48,177, compared to the U.S. median which was $53,679. The Census revealed median household incomes of $38,667 in 2000 and $22,018 in 1990 representing a change of 75.6 percent. It is estimated that the median household income in this area will be $51,868 in 2014, which would represent a change of 7.7 percent from the current year. |
| Race & Ethnicity |
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In 2009, the racial makeup of the region was as follows: 76.9 percent White; 10.2 percent Black; 0.5 percent Native American; 0.5 percent Asian/Pacific Islander; and 9.1 percent Other. Compare these to the U.S. racial makeup which was: 73.9 percent White, 12.4 percent Black, 0.8 percent Native American, 4.4 percent Asian/Pacific Islander and 5.4 percent Other. People of Hispanic ethnicity are counted independently of race. People of Hispanic origin make up 27.5 percent of the current year population in the region. Compare this to the U.S. makeup of 15.6 percent. Changes in the population within each race and ethnicity category from the 1990 Census to the 2000 Census are as follows: 132.9 percent American Indian, Eskimo, Aleut Population; 98.8 peercent Asian, Pacific Islander; 4.9 percent Black; 64.7 percent Hispanic Ethnicity; 28.2 percent Other; White 30.8 percent. |
| Housing |
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The median housing value in this area was $50,727 in 1990, compare this to the U.S. median of $78,360 for the same year. The 2000 Census median housing value was $81,548, which is a 60.8 percent change from 1990. In 1990, there were 31,047 owner occupied housing units in this area vs. 41,586 in 2000. Also in 1990, there were 10,578 renter occupied housing units in this area vs. 12,675 in 2000. The average rent in 1990 was $241 vs. $382 in 2000. |
| Employment |
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In 2009, there were 83,202 people over the age of 16 in the labor force in the region. Of these 93.4 percent were employed, 6.5 percent were unemployed, 38.8 percent were not in the labor force and 0.1 percent were in the Armed Forces. In 1990, unemployment in this area was 6.5 percent and in 2000 it was 4.2 percent. In 2009, there were 51,033 employees in the region (daytime population) and there were 5,668 establishments. For this area in 1990, 47.3 percent of employees were employed in white-collar occupations and 52.7 percent were employed in blue-collar occupations. In 2000, white-collar workers made up 52.6 percent of the population, and those employed in blue-collar occupations made up 47.4 percent. In 1990, the average time traveled to work was 13 minutes and in 2000 it was 28 minutes. |
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| Bastrop County | |
| Population | 2009 (est.) |
| Bastrop County | 73,158 |
| % Growth 1990 - 2009 | 92% |
| Households | 21,102 |
| Median Age | 34.7 |
| Population Density (people/sq.ml.) | 81.7 |
| Population by Race/Ethnicity | |
| White | 65.3% |
| Black | 7.0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some Other Race | 20.4% |
| Hispanic Ethnicity | 30.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 69.8% |
| Population by Age | |
| 0 to 4 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 17 | 19.1% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% |
| 25 to 44 | 29.4% |
| 45 to 64 | 25.5% |
| 65 plus | 10.9% |
| Income and Expenditures | |
| Avg. Household Income | $62,361 |
| Median Household Income | $55,229 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,420 |
| 10-year % change in per capita income | 8.4% |
| Avg. Household Expenditure | $50,783 |
| Median Housing Value (2000) | $93,404 |
| Poverty Rate (2007) | 12.6% |
| Workforce | |
| In Labor Force | 34,326 |
| 10 Year % Change in Labor Force | 27.5% |
| Number of Employees (Daytime Population) | 34,326 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| Median Age of Workforce | 47 |
| Number of Establishments | 1028 |
| Commuting Time (2000) | 34 minutes |
| Gross Flow of Commutters | 18,291 |
| Avg. Wage $ Per Job (NAICS) | $30,355 |
| Top Occupations (by NAICS) | |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Retail Trade | 11.3% |
| Construction | 10.2% |
| Healthcare | 6.3% |
| Educational Attainment | |
| H.S. Diploma or greater | 76.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree or greater | 17.0% |





| Burleson County | |
| Population | 2009 (est.) |
| Burleson County | 16,454 |
| % Growth 1990 - 2009 | 50.9% |
| Households | 6,704 |
| Median Age | 40.0 |
| Population Density (people/sq.ml.) | 24.3 |
| Population by Race/Ethnicity | |
| White | 84.3% |
| Black | 13.7% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some Other Race | 1.0% |
| Hispanic Ethnicity | 16.6% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 83.4% |
| Population by Age | |
| 0 to 4 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 17 | 19.1% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% |
| 25 to 44 | 29.4% |
| 45 to 64 | 25.5% |
| 65 plus | 10.9% |
| Income and Expenditures | |
| Avg. Household Income | $52,070 |
| Median Household Income | $41,208 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,386 |
| 10-year % change in per capita income | 23.5% |
| Avg. Household Expenditure | $44,900 |
| Median Housing Value (2000) | $55,693 |
| Poverty Rate (2007) | 2.6% |
| Workforce | |
| In Labor Force | 8,053 |
| 10 Year % Change in Labor Force | 8.4% |
| Number of Employees (Daytime Population) | 8,053 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| Median Age of Workforce | 39.7 |
| Number of Establishments | 366 |
| Commuting Time (2000) | 26 minutes |
| Gross Flow of Commutters | 4,610 |
| Avg. Wage $ Per Job (NAICS) | $33,130 |
| Top Occupations (by NAICS) | |
| Government | |
| Retail Trade | |
| Construction | |
| Healthcare | |
| Educational Attainment | |
| H.S. Diploma or greater | 72.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree or greater | 14.2% |






| Caldwell County | |
| Population | 2009 (est.) |
| Caldwell County | 37,317 |
| % Growth 1990 - 2009 | 39.8% |
| Households | 12,183 |
| Median Age | 35.2 |
| Population Density (people/sq.ml.) | 68.2 |
| Population by Race/Ethnicity | |
| White | 89.5% |
| Black | 7.8% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| Some Other Race | 1.1% |
| Hispanic Ethnicity | 43.6% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 56.4% |
| 0 to 4 | 7.3% |
| 5 to 17 | 19.0% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.5% |
| 25 to 44 | 29.3% |
| 45 to 64 | 23.9% |
| 65 plus | 12.1% |
| Income and Expenditures | |
| Avg. Household Income | $52,877 |
| Median Household Income | $46,166 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,116 |
| 10-year % change in per capita income | 9.4% |
| Avg. Household Expenditure | $45,338 |
| Median Housing Value (2000) | $67,876 |
| Poverty Rate (2007) | 12.1% |
| Workforce | |
| In Labor Force | 14,271 |
| 10 Year % Change in Labor Force | 12.1% |
| Number of Employees (Daytime Population) | 15,024 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8 |
| Median Age of Workforce | 35.1 |
| Number of Establishments | 586 |
| Commuting Time (2000) | 31 minutes |
| Gross Flow of Commutters | 9,767 |
| Avg. Wage $ Per Job (NAICS) | $26,936 |
| Top Occupations (by NAICS) | |
| Government | |
| Retail Trade | |
| Construction | |
| Healthcare | |
| Educational Attainment | |
| H.S. Diploma or greater | 71.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or greater | 13.3% |






| Lee County | |
| Population | 2009 (est.) |
| Lee County | 16,358 |
| % Growth 1990 - 2009 | 27.6% |
| Households | 5,980 |
| Median Age | 37.6 |
| Population Density (people/sq.ml.) | 25.8 |
| Population by Race/Ethnicity | |
| White | 86.7% |
| Black | 11.5% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some Other Race | 0.9% |
| Hispanic Ethnicity | 21.4% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 78.6% |
| Population by Age | |
| 0 to 4 | 6.3% |
| 5 to 17 | 18.4% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.3% |
| 25 to 44 | 24.3% |
| 45 to 64 | 25.1% |
| 65 plus | 16.6% |
| Income and Expenditures | |
| Avg. Household Income | $55,624 |
| Median Household Income | $44,574 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,206 |
| 10-year % change in per capita income | 26.5% |
| Avg. Household Expenditure | $46,928 |
| Median Housing Value (2000) | $44,875 |
| Poverty Rate (2007) | 12.3% |
| Workforce | |
| In Labor Force | 9,051 |
| 10 Year % Change in Labor Force | 12.1% |
| Number of Employees (Daytime Population) | 9,051 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| Median Age of Workforce | 37.3 |
| Number of Establishments | 437 |
| Commuting Time (2000) | 23 minutes |
| Gross Flow of Commutters | 3,770 |
| Avg. Wage $ Per Job (NAICS) | $32,793 |
| Top Occupations (by NAICS) | |
| Government | |
| Retail Trade | |
| Construction | |
| Healthcare | |
| Educational Attainment | |
| H.S. Diploma or greater | 71.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree or greater | 13.1% |






| Washington County | |
| Population | 2009 (est.) |
| Washington County | 32,215 |
| % Growth 1990 - 2009 | 16.1% |
| Households | 12,221 |
| Median Age | 37.6 |
| Population Density (people/sq.ml.) | 51.8 |
| Population by Race/Ethnicity | |
| White | 79.8% |
| Black | 17.4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1.5% |
| Some Other Race | 0.8% |
| Hispanic Ethnicity | 11.6% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 88.4% |
| Population by Age | |
| 0 to 4 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 17 | 15.8% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.4% |
| 25 to 44 | 23.9% |
| 45 to 64 | 24.4% |
| 65 plus | 17.9% |
| Income and Expenditures | |
| Avg. Household Income | $54,856 |
| Median Household Income | $45,247 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,046 |
| 10-year % change in per capita income | 14.2% |
| Avg. Household Expenditure | $46,455 |
| Median Housing Value (2000) | $84,197 |
| Poverty Rate (2007) | 6.7% |
| Workforce | |
| In Labor Force | 16,248 |
| 10 Year % Change in Labor Force | 8.2% |
| Number of Employees (Daytime Population) | 16,248 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| Median Age of Workforce | 37.5 |
| Number of Establishments | 887 |
| Commuting Time (2000) | 15 minutes |
| Gross Flow of Commutters | 5,243 |
| Avg. Wage $ Per Job (NAICS) | $30,862 |
| Top Occupations (by NAICS) | |
| Government | |
| Retail Trade | |
| Construction | |
| Healthcare | |
| Educational Attainment | |
| H.S. Diploma or greater | 72.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree or greater | 19.0% |






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| City of Bastrop, Texas | Economic Development Corporation | City of Bastrop | Bastrop Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.bastropedc.org | www.cityofbastrop.org | www.bastropchamber.com |
| Phone Number | 512-303-9700 | 512-332-8800 | 512-321-2419, 303-0558 |
| Main Contact | David Quinn, Executive Director | Mike Talbot, City Manager | Susan Wendel, Pres./CEO |
Bastrop Population |
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| 2009 (est.) | 2000 Census | 1990 Census | |
| Bastrop | 8,378 | 5,402 | 4,091 |
| Bastrop County | 73,491 | 57,733 | 38,263 |
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Bastrop Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | Interstate 35 - 25 miles | Interstate 10 - 38 miles | |
| Proximity to Major Highways | SH 21, SH 71, SH 95, SH 304 - intersect in Bastrop | US 290 - 13 miles NE | |
| Local Airports / length of runway | Smithville Airport - 12 miles, 4000' x 75' | ||
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin Bergstrom - 22 miles | ||
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | Union Pacific Railroad | USPS, DHL, Federal Express | Kerrville Bus Co. |
Bastrop |
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| Utilities | Website | |||
| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric | www.bluebonnetelectric.coop | City of Bastrop | |
| Wholesale Provider | Lower Colorado River Authority | www.lcra.org | ||
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $110.77 | $126.12 | ||
| Natural Gas Providers | Sharp Propane, Tex Propane | Centerpoint | ||
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | Aqua Water | City of Bastrop | ||
| Telecommunication Providers | Roadrunner, AT&T | AT&T, Roadrunner | ||
Bastrop Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals / # of beds | Lakeside Hospital / 15 beds | |||
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | 43 doctors | |||
Bastrop Taxation |
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| City of Bastrop Tax | $0.554 | |||
| County Tax | $0.619 | |||
| Bastrop ISD Tax | $1.480 | |||
| Total Property Tax Rate | $2.653 | |||
| State Sales Tax | $6.25% | |||
| Municipal Sales tax | $1.5% | |||
| Economic Development Tax | $.50% | |||
| (per $100 assessed value) | ||||


Bastrop Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | Case by Case Basis | |||
| Enterprise Zone | Yes | |||
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | 1/2 of 1% of sales & use tax | |||
| Other Incentives | Triple Freeport Exemptions, free land (discount based on # employees hired and capital investment) | |||
Bastrop Military Installations
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Bastrop Education |
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| School District | Bastrop ISD | |||
| Enrollment | 8952 | |||
| Number of Campuses | 13 | |||
| Graduation Rate | 77.40% | |||
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 939 | |||
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 14.6 | |||
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | ||||
| University of Texas - Austin 32 miles | Concordia University | |||
| Texas Culinary Academy - 40 miles | Texas College - Chinese Medicine - 33 miles | |||
| Avenue Five Institute | Capitol City Trade & Technical School | |||
| Keller Graduate School of Management | Paramount Academy of Cosmetology & Esthetics | |||
| Vogue Beauty College | Texas State University - San Marcos, 45 miles | |||
| Virginia College - 33 mi. | Austin Business College - 32 miles | |||
| Academy of Health Care Professions - Austin | Baldwin Beauth School | |||
| Culinary Academy of Austin | Kussad Institute of Court Reporting | |||
| Regency Beauty Institute | Central Texas Beauty College | |||
| St. Edwards University - 32 miles | Austin Community College - (several locations) | |||
| University of Phoenix - 41 miles | Allied Health Careers | |||
| Benchmark Career Institute | DeVry University | |||
| Lauterstein-Conway Massage School | Southwest Institute of Technology | |||
| Southwestern University - Georgetown - 54 miles | Huston-Tillotson - 30 miles | |||
| ITT Technical Institute - 35 miles | Southern Careers Institute - 32 miles | |||
| Austin Schools of Massage | Capitol City Careers | |||
| Everest Institute | National American University | |||
| The Art Institute of Austin | ||||
Bastrop Real Estate |
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| Median Home Value | $154,297 |
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Bastrop Sites Available |
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| Location | ||||
| Business Centers - Class A | No | |||
| Industrial Parks | 263 acres, corner of SH 95 & SH 21 | |||
| Spec Buildings / sq. ft. | None | |||
Bastrop Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Bastrop ISD | School District | 1,162 |
| Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort | Resort Hotel, Spa, Golf Course | 600 |
| Bastrop County | Government | 469 |
| Wal-Mart | Retail Store | 434 |
| Univ. of Texas Science Parks | Cancer Research Center | 420 |
| Bastrop FCI | Federal Correctional Institution | 284 |
| H.E.B. Food Store | Retail Grocery | 268 |
| Lower Colorado River Authority | Wholesale Electricity/Water | 135 |
| First National Bank | Financial Services | 130 |
| Agilent Technologies/Stratagene | Biotechnology | 120 |
Bastrop Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | Colorado Riverwalk | Chestnut Square Family Entertainment Center |
| Jogging Trails | Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa | |
| Bastrop State Park | McKinney Roughs | |
| Buescher State Park - Smithville | Colorado River - canoeing, kayaking, etc. | |
| Golf Courses | Wolfdancer Golf Course (Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa) | Lost Pines Golf Course (Tahitian Village) |
| Lakes and Rivers | Colorado River | Lake Bastrop |
| Arts & Entertainment | Bastrop Opera House | |
| Bastrop County Historical Museum | Central Texas Museum of Automotive History | |
| Bastrop Fine Arts Guild - "Art on the Green" | Bastrop Assoc. for the Arts - "Harvest Arts Festival" | |
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Historic Homes & Buildings | Bed & Breakfasts |
| "Most Historic Small Town in Texas" | El Camino Real Trail | |
| 2nd oldest incorporated city in Texas | Visitor Center | |
| City of Brenham, Texas | Economic Development Corporation | City of Brenham | Washington County Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.brenhamtexas-edf.com | www.ci.brenham.tx.us | www.brenhamtexas.com |
| Phone Number | 979-836-8927 | 979-337-7200 | 979-836-3695 |
| Main Contact | Page Michel, CEO | Terry Roberts, City Manager | Page Michel, CEO/President |
Brenham Population
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| 2009 (est.) | 2000 Census | 1990 Census | |
| Brenham | 13,455 | 13,405 | 12,155 |
| Washington County | 32,215 | 30,373 | 26,154 |
| 30 mile Radius | 142,097 | 114,557 | 88,891 |
Brenham Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | Interstate 10 - 35 miles | Interstate 45 - 61 miles | Interstate 35 - 82 miles |
| Proximity to Major Highways | State Hwy. 290 - 0 miles | State Hwy. 36 - 0 miles | |
| Local Airports / length of runway | City of Brenham | 5,500 ft. | |
| Proximity to International Airport | 82 miles - Austin Bergstrom Airport | 84 miles - George Bush International Airport | |
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | Burlington Northern Santa Fe | ||
Brenham |
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| Utilities | Website | |||
| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric | www.bluebonnetelectric.coop | City of Brenham | www.ci.brenham.tx.us |
| Wholesale Provider | Lower Colorado River Authority | www.lcra.org | Lower Colorado River Authority | www.lcra.org |
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $110.77 | $109.72 | ||
| Natural Gas Providers | City of Brenham | |||
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | City of Brenham | Brazos Valley River Authority | ||
| Telecommunication Providers | AT&T | Cebridge | Texas Broadband | Teleshare |
Brenham Workforce |
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| Radius of Labor Drawing Area | 32 miles | |||
| In Labor Force | 16,831 | |||
| Unemployment Rate | 6.90% | |||
| Median Age of Workforce | 34.5 | |||
Brenham |
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| Healthcare | Website | |||
| Area Hospitals / # of beds | Trinity Medical Center (60) | www.trinitymed.org | Level III Care Facility | |
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | ||||
Brenham Taxation |
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| City of Brenham Tax | $0.504 | |||
| County Tax | $0.426 | |||
| Brenham ISD Tax | $1.088 | |||
| Blinn College | $0.054 | |||
| Total Property Tax Rate | $2.073 | |||
| State Sales Tax | $6.25% | |||
| Municipal Sales tax | $1.0% | |||
| Economic Development Tax | $.5% | |||
| (per $100 assessed value) | ||||


Brenham Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | Yes | |||
| Enterprise Zone | Yes | |||
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | Yes ($.50 sales tax) | |||
| Other Incentives | ||||
Brenham |
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| Education | Website | |||
| School District | Brenham ISD | www.brenhamisd.net | ||
| Enrollment | 4948 | |||
| Number of Campuses | 7 | |||
| Graduation Rate | 97.50% | |||
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 1006 | |||
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 13.2 | |||
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | City / Proximity | Enrollment | Degrees Offered | web site |
| Blinn College | Brenham (0 miles) Bryan Campus (40 miles) | 14,961 (2029 Brenham) | Associates, Certifications, Trade | www.blinn.edu |
| Texas A&M University | College Station (37 miles) | 48,150 | Undergraduate, Graduate | www.tamu.edu |
Brenham Real Estate |
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| Median Home Value | $76,360.00 |
Brenham Sites Available |
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| Location | Total Acreage / Available | Utilities | Cost | |
| Business Centers - Class A | Brenham Business Center Hwy. 290 East | 80 | Y | TBD |
| Industrial Parks | SW Industrial Park Longwood Drive | 120 | Y | TBD |
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Brenham Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Brenham State School | School- Mentally Disabled Persons | 880 |
| Blue Bell Creameries | Ice Cream Manufacture | 786 |
| Brenham Independent School District | School | 719 |
| Wal-Mart Supercenter | Department Store | 380 |
| Germania Farm Mutual Insurance | Insurance Provider | 324 |
| Trinity Medical Center | Hospital | 285 |
| City of Brenham | Government | 235 |
| Sealy Mattress Company | Mattress Manufacturer | 211 |
| Valmont A.L.S. | Street Lighting Standards | 203 |
| Brenham Wholesale Grocery | Wholesale Grocery | 193 |
Brenham Quality of Life |
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| Description | ||||
| Recreational facilities | Hohlt Park | Soccer, baseball, football fields, hike and bike 1 mile trail | ||
| Fireman's Park | Playground, Pavilion, Veteran Memorial, Baseball Park | |||
| Blue Bell Aquatic Center | Indoor competitive and therapy pool and outdoor pool and water park | |||
| Horseshoe Junction | Mini Golf, go karts, indoor arcade, mini bowling, rockwall, adjacent to 6 cinmea movie theatre | |||
| Golf Courses | Brenham Country Club | 18 hole | ||
| Lakes and Rivers | Lake Somerville | 11,00 sq. ft. swimming and boating Lake, multiple State and Corps of Engineer and private parks - 18 miles | ||
| Arts & Entertainment | Unity Theatre | Live theatre downtown with professional productions | ||
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Blue Bell Creameries | Tours and Gift Store | ||
| Washington-on-the-Brazos | "Birthplace of Texas" State Park and Museum | |||
| Main Street Brenham | A downtown "National Main Street City" offering dining, shopping and entertainment | |||
| City of Caldwell, Texas | Burleson County Industrial Foundation | City of Caldwell | Burleson County Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | http://www.burlesoncountytx.com/industrialfoundation.htm | www.caldwelltx.gov | www.burlesoncountytx.com |
| Phone Number | 979-567-0000, 979-777-5708 (cell) | 979-567-3901 | 979-567-0000 |
| Main Contact | Sal Zaccagnino | Johnny L. Price, City Administrator | Louemma Polansky, Board Chair |
Caldwell Population |
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| 2008 | 2000 | 1990 | |
| Caldwell | 3,736 | 3,340 | 3,081 |
| Burleson County | 16,610 | 16,469 | 13,624 |
Caldwell Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | IH 45, 80 miles (Huntsville) | IH 35, 75 miles (Austin) | |
| Proximity to Major Highways | SH 21 & SH 36 intersect in town | ||
| Local Airports / length of runway | Caldwell Municipal Airport / 3252' x 50' | Weber Ranch Airport / 2800' x 75' | |
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin/Bergstrom, 74 miles | George Bush Intercontinental, Houston, 112 miles | |
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | Santa Fe Railroad, Burlington North, & Union Pacific Railroads | Federal Express | UPS |
Caldwell Utilities |
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| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Entergy | City of Caldwell |
| Wholesale Provider | NRG | ||
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $108.00 | ||
| Natural Gas Providers | Atmos Energy | ||
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | City of Caldwell | ||
| Telecommunication Providers | Verizon | Sudden Link Cable | |
Caldwell Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals / # of beds | Burleson St. Joseph's Health Center & Hospital, Caldwell / 25 beds | Richards Memorial Hospital, Rockdale, 22 mi. | Burleson St. Joseph's is a Level 4 Trauma / Critical Access Hospital | ||
| Central Texas Hospital, Cameron, 24 mi. | Physician's Center, Bryan, 24 mi. | ||||
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | 4 | ||||
Caldwell Taxation |
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| City of Caldwell Tax | 0.40411 |
| County Tax | 0.55800 |
| Caldwell ISD Tax | 1.12680 |
| Hospital | 0.10909 |
| Total Property Tax Rate | 2.19800 |
| State Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Municipal Sales tax | 1.50% |
| Economic Development Tax | No |
| County Sales Tax | 0.50% |
| (per $100 assessed value) | |


Caldwell Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | To qualifying businesses on a case by case basis | |
| Enterprise Zone | No | |
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | No | |
| Other Incentives | No | easy to work with, short turn around times on permits |
Caldwell Education |
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| School District | Caldwell ISD | ||
| Enrollment | 1835 | ||
| Number of Campuses | 4 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83.80% | ||
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 993 | ||
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 13.1 | ||
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | |||
| Blinn College, Brenham, 29 mi | Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, 53 mi. | Temple College, Temple, 61 mi. | University of Texas, Austin, 64 mi. |
| Texas A&M University, College Station, 24 mi. | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, 61 mi. | Austin Community College, Austin, 61 mi. | |
Calwell Real Estate |
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| Median Home Value | $83,109 - Caldwell | $102,003 - Burleson Co. |
Calwell Sites Available
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| Location | |
| Business Centers - Class A | No |
| Industrial Parks | Yes, 35 acres, currently 6 businesses |
| Spec Buildings / sq. ft. | No |
Calwell Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Caldwell ISD | education | 300 |
| Wal Mart | department store | 80 - 90 |
| Burleson St. Joseph's Medical Center | medical | 14 |
| Burleson St. Joseph's Hospital | medical | 72 |
| City of Caldwell | government | 55-60 |
| Burleson County | government | 150 |
| Hallliburton | oil field services | 200 + |
| St. Joseph Manor | nursing home | 93 |
| Copper's Hollow Nursing & Rehab Center | nursing & rehab | 58 |
Calwell Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | Civic Center | Expo Center | ||
| Davidson Creek Park | Woodson Park | |||
| Golf Courses | Coppers Hollow Country Club | |||
| Lakes and Rivers | Lake Somerville | Brazos River | ||
| Arts & Entertainment | Theatre Guild of Burleson County | Kaoroche Night at Chriesman Citizen Center | ||
| Arts Seaspn - Somerville | ||||
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Kolache Festival, annual event in Sept. | Kraitchar House Museum | ||
| Burleson County Historical Museum | Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum | |||
| Caldwell Visitors Cener Museum | ||||
| City of Elgin, Texas | Economic Development Corporation | City of Elgin | Washington County Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.elgintx.com | www.elgintx.com | www.elgintxchamber.com |
| Phone Number | (512) 281-5724 | (512) 281-5724 | (512) 285-4515 |
| Main Contact | Joe Newman, Director | Greg Vick, Interim City Manager | Gena Carter, President |
Elgin Population |
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| 2008 | 2000 | 1990 | |
| Elgin | 9,880 | 5,700 | 4,846 |
| Bastrop County | 73,491 | 57,733 | 38,265 |
Elgin Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | IH 35 - 20 miles | ||
| Proximity to Major Highways | Toll 130 - 12 miles | US 290- runs through town | SH 95 - intersects in town |
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin Bergstrom - 27 miles | ||
Elgin Utilities |
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| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric | www.bluebonnetelectric.coop | Oncor | |
| Wholesale Provider | Lower Colorado River Authority | www.lcra.org | TXU Energy | www.txu.com |
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $110.77 | |||
| Natural Gas Providers | Centerpoint Energy - Entex | www.centerpointenergy.com | ||
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | Manville Water | www.manvillewsc.org | City of Elgin | |
| Telecommunication Providers | Eccentrix Wireless | |||
Elgin Healthcare |
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| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | 6 doctors | 1 physical therapy | 3 chiroprators |
Elgin Taxation |
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| City of Elgin Tax | 0.7588 |
| County Tax | 0.6192 |
| Elgin ISD Tax | 1.45 |
| ESD#1 | 0.085 |
| Total Property Tax Rate | 2.913 |
| State Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Municipal Sales tax | 1.00% |
| Economic Development Tax | 0.50% |
| (per $100 assessed value) | |
Elgin Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | Tax Reimbursement | ||
| Enterprise Zone | Yes | ||
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | Yes - 1/2% | ||
| Other Incentives | Industrial Foundation | Main Street Programs | Business Assistance Programs |
| Foreign Trade Zone | Reinvestment Zone | Economic Development Corporation | |
Elgin Military Installations |
| Camp Swift |
Elgin Education |
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| School District | Elgin ISD | ||
| Enrollment | 3,863 | ||
| Number of Campuses | 7 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78.60% | ||
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 939 | ||
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 15.7 | ||
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | |||
| Blinn College, Brenham | Austin Community College | Concordia University, Austin | Houston Tillotson College, Austin |
| Texas A&M University, College Station | Texas State University, San Marcos | Southwestern University, Georgetown | St. Edward's University, Austin |
| University of Texas, Austin | Temple Junior College | ||
Elgin Sites Available |
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| Location | Total Acreage / Available | Utilities | Cost | |
| Business Centers - Class A | ||||
| Industrial Parks | Hwy 290 | 33 acres with 2 to 5 acre lots | Yes | List $25,000/acre, reduced prices based on job creation and capitol investment |
Elgin Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| H.E.B. | grocery | 127 |
| City of Elgin | government | 67 |
| Elgin Independent School District | school district | 664 |
| Acme Brick | brick | 162 |
| Elgin-Butler Brick | brick | 81 |
| Hanson Brick Co. | brick | 80 |
Elgin Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | 5 parks - Elgin Memorial Park, Morris Memorial Park & Pool, Thomas Memorial Park, Veterans Memorial Park, Shenandoah Park & Greenbelt | ||
| Tennis Courts | |||
| Municipal Pool | |||
| Golf Courses | 3 golf courses with 9-13 miles | ||
| Lakes and Rivers | 3 area lakes | ||
| Arts & Entertainment | Music & Movies in the Park Concerts | ||
| Elgin Art Walk | |||
| The Pearls Art Show | |||
| First Bloom Art Show | |||
| City of Giddings, Texas | Giddings Economic Development Corporation | City of Giddings | Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.giddingsedc.com | www.giddings.net | www.giddingstx.com |
| Phone Number | 979-542-2067 | 979-540-2710 | 979-542-3455 |
| Main Contact | Joyce Bise, Director | Brian Boudreaux, City Manager | Denice Harlan, Executive Director |
Giddings Population |
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| 2008 | 2000 | 1990 | |
| Giddings | 5,433 | 4,936 | 4,317 |
| Lee County | 16,844 | 15,658 | 12,855 |
Giddings Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | Interstate 35 - 48 miles | Interstate 10 - 40 miles | |||
| Proximity to Major Highways | U. S. Hwy 290 - 0 miles intersects downtown | U. S. Hwy 77 - 0 miles intersections downtown | |||
| State Hwy. 21 - 10 miles | State Hwy 71 - 20 miles | ||||
| Local Airports / length of runway | Giddings-Lee County / 4,000 x 75 ft. | ||||
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin Bergstrom International - 48 miles | ||||
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | Union Pacific | Robert Mueller Airport - 48 miles | |||
| UPS, Federal Express overnight service | Central Freight | ||||
| Kerrville Bus Company | |||||
Giddings Utilities |
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| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric | City of Giddings |
| Wholesale Provider | Lower Colorado River Authority | Lower Colorado River Authority |
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $110.77 | $107.11 |
| Natural Gas Providers | Reliant Energy, Centerpoint - Entex | |
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | City of Giddings (city limits) Lee County Water Supply Corp (outside city limits) | |
| Telecommunication Providers | Verizon | |
Giddings Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals / # of beds | St. Marks, La Grange / 65 beds |
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | 5 doctors |
Giddings Taxation |
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| City of Giddings Tax | $0.4808 |
| County Tax | $0.6378 |
| Giddings ISD Tax | $1.4500 |
| Total Property Tax Rate | $2.5686 |
| State Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Municipal Sales tax | 1.50% |
| Economic Development Tax County Tax | 0.50% |
| (per $100 assessed value) | |


Giddings Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | No |
| Enterprise Zone | No |
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | 1/2 of 1% of sales & use tax |
| Other Incentives | No |
Giddings Education |
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| School District | Giddings ISD | |
| Enrollment | 1874 | |
| Number of Campuses | 4 | |
| Graduation Rate | 89.70% | |
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 994 | |
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 13.1 | |
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | ||
| Blinn College | 34 miles, Brenham | |
| Texas A&M University | 60 miles, College Station | |
| University of Texas | 57 miles, Austin | |
Giddings Real Estate |
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| Median Home Value | $91,320.00 |
Giddings Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Giddings State School | TYC Facility | 400 |
| Lee County | Government | 133 |
| Giddings Independent School District | School | 350 |
| Wal-Mart | Department Store | 100 |
| Insurance Network of Texas | Insurance | 70 |
| City of Giddings | Government | 73 |
| Cargill/Nutrena | Animal Feed/Nutrition | 52 |
Giddings Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | 4 parks | swimming pool | ||
| Firemen's Park - 50 acres (RV park, pavilions, rodeo area, rec. area) | bowling alley | |||
| 3 State Parks & Lakes within 20 minute drive | tennis courts | |||
| 5 ball fields | ||||
| Golf Courses | Giddings Municipal 9 hole | |||
| Country Club | ||||
| Lakes and Rivers | Lake Somerville | Fayette Lake | ||
| Lake Bastrop | ||||
| Arts & Entertainment | ||||
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Country Music Monday/Lone Star Opry | Texas Wendish Heritage Museum | ||
| Lee County Fair & Rodeo | 2 quilt shops | |||
| City of Lexington, Texas | Economic Development Corporation | City of Lexington | Lexington Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.lexingtontexas.com | www.lexingtontexas.com | www.lexingtontexas.com |
| Phone Number | (512) 923-8268 | (979) 773-2221 | (512) 461-2011 |
| Main Contact | Michael Hess, President | Robert Willrich, Sr., Mayor | Kevin Allen, President |
Lexington Population |
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| 2008 | 2000 | 1990 | |
| Lexington | 1,236 | 1,178 | 688 |
| Lee County | 16,844 | 15,658 | 12,855 |
Lexington Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | IH 35 - 46 miles | |||
| Proximity to Major Highways | SH 77 runs through town | |||
| Local Airports / length of runway | Giddings - 19 miles | |||
| Rockdale - 19 miles | ||||
| Caldwell - 25 miles | ||||
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin Bergstrom - 54 miles | |||
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | UPS, Federal Express | |||
Lexington Utilities |
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| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | City of Lexington |
| Wholesale Provider | LCRA | LCRA |
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | ||
| Natural Gas Providers | Maass Butane | TXU Gas |
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | Aqua Water Supply & Lee County Water Supply Corp. | City of Lexington |
| Telecommunication Providers | Reveille Broadband & Verizon SW | Verizon SW |
| Reveille Broadband | ||
Lexington Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals / # of beds | Richards Memorial Hospital, Rockdale - 17 miles | Burleson St. Joseph Health Center, Caldwell 23 miles | Johns Community Hospital, Taylor 27 miles |
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | 1 Doctor, St. Joseph's Medical Clinic | ||
Lexington Taxation |
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| City of Lexington Tax | 0.4609 | |
| County Tax | 0.6378 | |
| Lexington ISD Tax | 1.119 | |
| Total Property Tax Rate | 2.2177 | |
| State Sales Tax | 6.25% | |
| Municipal Sales tax | 1.50% | |
| Economic Development Tax | 0.50% | |
| (per $100 assessed value) | ||
Lexington Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | No |
| Enterprise Zone | No |
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | 1/2 of 1% |
| Other Incentives | Small Business Grants, case by case basis |
Lexington Education |
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| School District | Lexington ISD | ||
| Enrollment | 915 | ||
| Number of Campuses | 3 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87.50% | ||
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 979 | ||
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 10.9:1 | ||
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | |||
| Blinn College - 40 miles | University of Texas, Austin - 45 miles | St. Edwards University, Austin - 47 miles | Temple College, Temple 56 miles |
| Texas A&M University - 44 miles | University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton - 54 miles | Austin Community College - 42 miles | |
Lexington Real Estate
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| 2007 | 2000 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,599.00 | $57,500.00 |
Lexington Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Lexington ISD | school | 160 |
| Woodson Lumber Co. | 20 | |
| City of Lexington | government | 9 + 2 parttime |
| Country Green House | nursery | 15 |
| Peterson's Food Mart | grocery | 20 |
Lexington Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | Lexington Park | Memorial Park with Gazebo |
| Horse Arena | Austin Skydiving | |
| 2 baseball fields | ||
| Arts & Entertainment | Art show by local area artists | |
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Lexington Log Cabins & Heritage Center | |
| Chocolate Lovers Festival | ||
| Lexington Homecoming | ||
| City of Lockhart, Texas | Economic Development Corporation | City of Lockhart | Lockhart Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.lockhart-tx.org | www.lockhart-tx.org | www.lockhartchamber.com |
| Phone Number | 512-398-3461 x.233 | 512-398-3461 | 512-398-2818 |
| Main Contact | Sandra Mauldin, Director | Vance Rodgers, City Manager | Wayne Bock, President |
Lockhart Population |
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| 2009 (est.) | 2000 Census | 1990 Census | |
| Lockhart | 11,969 | 11,532 | 9,285 |
| Caldwell County | 37,317 | 32,194 | 26,392 |
| 30 mile Radius | |||
Lockhart Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | I-35:17 miles | I-10:17 miles | SH130:0miles |
| Proximity to Major Highways | US183:0 miles | ||
| Local Airports / length of runway | Lockhart Municpal Airport | 4,000 ft. | |
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport-20 miles | San Antonio International Airport-67 miles | Bush Intercontinental Airport-171 miles |
| Rail Service Providers | Union Pacific | ||
| Freight Carriers | FedEx, UPS | ||
Lockhart Utilites
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| Website | |||||
| Electric Provider(s) | City of Lockhart | www.lockhart-tx.org | Bluebonnet Electric | www.bluebonnetelectric.coop | |
| Reliability Rate | 10.229 | ||||
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | 112.29 | $110.77 | |||
| Wholesale Electric Provider | LCRA (Lower Coloarado River Authority) | www.lcra.org | LCRA | www.lcra.org | |
| Natural Gas Providers | Texas Gas Service Co. | www.texasgasservice.com | |||
| Water Supplier | City of Lockhart | www.lockhart-tx.org | |||
| Telephone Providers | AT&T; Time Warner | ||||
Lockhart Workforce |
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| Radius of Labor Drawing Area | 35 miles |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.20% |
Lockhart Taxation |
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| City of Lockhart Tax | 0.709 |
| Caldwell County Tax | 0.6908 |
| Lockhart ISD Tax | 1.23 |
| Total Tax Rate | 2.6298 |
| State Sales Tax | 6.25 |
| Municipal Sales tax | 1 |
| Economic Development Tax | 0.5 |
| (per $100 assessed value) | |


Lockhart Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | City and County |
| Enterprise Zone | Apply based on project |
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | 4B |
| Other Incentives | Triple Freeport Exepmption |
Lockhart Education |
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| School District | Lockhart ISD |
| Enrollment | 4,619 |
| Number of Schools | 9 |
| Graduation Rate | 93% |
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 947 |
| Pupil per Teacher (Elementary) | 16:01 |
| Pupil Per Teacher (Secondary) | 16:01 |
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | ||||
| City / Proximity | Enrollment | Degrees Offered | Website | |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin/29 miles | 50,000 | bachelor, master, doctoral | utexas.edu |
| Texas State University | San Marcos/17 miles | 30,000 | bachelor, master, doctoral | txstate.edu |
| Concordia University | Austin/17 miles | 19,000 | bachelor, accelerated | concordia.edu |
| St. Edwards University | Austin/26 miles | 6,000 | bachelor, masters | stedwards.edu |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Austin/17 miles | 1,000 | bachelor | htc.edu |
| Austin Community College | Austin/32 miles | 5,000 | associates, transfer | austincc.edu |
Lockhart Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals | Seton Edgar B. Davis | Central Texas Medical Center | Seton Medical Center-Hays |
| Number of Beds | 50 | 121 | 112 |
| Number of Clinics | 3 | ||
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | 1:2,261 | ||
Lockhart Real Estate |
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| Single Family Residence (2009 avg. appraised) | $115,000 |
| Median Home Value | $107,791 |
Lockhart Sites Available |
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| Location | Total Acreage / Available | Utilities | Cost | |
| Business Centers - Class A | www.texassitesearch.com | |||
| Industrial Parks | Lockhart Industrial Park II | 14 | All | $42,535.00 avg. per acre |
| Spec Buildings / sq. ft. | www.texassitesearch.com | |||
| Greenfields | www.texassitesearch.com | |||
Lockhart Major Employers |
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| Lockhart ISD District | School | 637 |
| The GEO Group, INC | Prison | 234 |
| H.E.B. Food Store | Grocery | 160 |
| Wal-mart | Retail | 125 |
| Golden Age Home | Health Care / Nursing | 110 |
| Pegasus | Residential Treatment Center | 90 |
| City of Lockhart | Government | 88 |
| Chisholm Trail Rehab Center | Health Care / Nursing | 60 |
| Livengood Feed | Seed | 60 |
| First Lockhart National Bank | Finance | 50 |
Lockhart Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | Lockhart State Park | Golf, Swimming, Biking, Hiking, Camping |
| City Park | Fishing, swimming, sports activities | |
| Skate Park | skate boarding | |
| Golf Courses | Lockhart State Park | 9-hole |
| City of Luling, Texas | Economic Development Corporation | City of Luling | Luling Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.lulingedc.org | www.cityofluling.net | www.lulingcc.org |
| Phone Number | (830) 875-3214 ext 4 | (830) 875-2481 | (830) 875-3214 ext 1 |
| Main Contact | Trey Bailey, Executive Director | Bobby Berger, City Manager | Rita Moore, Executive Director |
Luling Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | IH10 & US 183 - 2 miles | IH10 & TX 80 - 1 mile | IH35 - 23 miles | TX 130 Tollway - 14 miles |
| Proximity to Major Highways | US 183, US 90, TX 80 all run through Luling | TX 130 Tollway accessible 14 miles north, and when completed 14 miles east | ||
| Local Airports / length of runway | Carter Memorial at Luling Business Park | Runway 2800' | ||
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin Bergstrom 35 miles | San Antonio International 55 miles | ||
| Rail Service Providers | Union Pacific | |||
| Freight Carriers | Central Feight Lines | |||
Luling Utilities |
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| Electric Provider(s) | City of Luling Utilities | cityofluling.net | Bluebonnet Electric Coopeative | www.bluebonnetelectric.coop |
| Reliability Rate | 9.93854978 | |||
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $127.50 | $113.25 | ||
| Wholesale Electric Provider | LCRA (Lower Coloarado River Authority) | www.lcra.org | LCRA | www.lcra.org |
| Natural Gas Providers | Texas Gas Service | |||
| Water Supplier | City of Luling Utilities | |||
| Telephone Providers | AT&T | |||
Luling Workforce |
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| Radius of Labor Drawing Area | 40 miles |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% |
Luling Taxation |
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| City of Luling Tax | 0.3944 |
| Caldwell County Tax | 0.6908 |
| Luling ISD Tax | 1.039 |
| Total Tax Rate | 2.1242 |
| State Sales Tax | 0.0625 |
| Municipal Sales tax | 0.01 |
| Economic Development Tax | 0.005 |
| (per $100 assessed value) | |


Luling Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | Yes |
| Enterprise Zone | No |
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | 4B |
| Other Incentives | Triple Freeport Tax Exemption |
Luling Education |
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| School District | Luling ISD |
| Enrollment | 1600 |
| Number of Schools | 5 |
| Graduation Rate | 79.6 |
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 927 |
| Pupil per Teacher (Elementary) | 13.1 |
| Pupil Per Teacher (Secondary) | 13.1 |
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | ||||
| City / Proximity | Enrollment | Degrees Offered | Website | |
| Texas State University | San Marcos - 23 miiles | |||
| Texas Lutheran University | Seguin - 22 miles | |||
| Central Texas Technology Center | Seguin/New Braunfels - 20 miles | www.accd.edu/district/cttc | ||
Luling Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals | Seton E.B. Davis |
| Number of Beds | 25 |
| Number of Clinics | 5 |
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | Total of 5 Dr. in City |
Luling Real Estate |
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| Single Family Residence (2009 avg. appraised) | 80,000 |
| Median Home Value | $80,000 |
Luling Sites Available |
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| Location | Total Acreage / Available | Utilities | Cost | |
| Business Centers - Class A | ||||
| Industrial Parks | Luling Business/Industrial Park - US Hwy. 183 | 35 acres | YES | Negotiable |
| Spec Buildings / sq. ft. | ||||
| Greenfields | Luling Airport Property | 200 acres | YES | Negotiable |
Luling Major Employers |
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| Luling ISD | 230 |
| Seton Hospital | 200 |
| Warm Springs Specialty Hospital | 138 |
| Buc-ee's Store | 105 |
| OakCreek Nusrsing Facility | 95 |
| Luling Care Center | 69 |
| HEB Grocery | 65 |
| Security Cameras Direct | 43 |
| Elgi Rubber Company | 42 |
| Cen-Tex Equipment | 40 |
Luling Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | Luling has six City Parks |
| Golf Courses | Luling Municipal - 9 Hole |
| Lakes and Rivers | San Marcos River and Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail |
| Arts & Entertainment | Less than an hour to Austin and San Antonio |
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Luling Watermelon Thump |
| Central Texas Oil Patch Museum | |
| Zedler Mill Historic Park | |
| Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail | |
| World Class BBQ | |
| City of Manor, Texas | Economic Development Corporation |
City of Manor | Manor Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | http://www.manoredc.com | www.cityofmanor.org | www.manorchamberofcommerce.com |
| Phone Number | (512) 657-0055 | (512) 272-5555 | (512) 272-5699 |
| Main Contact | Pam Uhr, President | Steven Shanks, City Manager | Kristen Runde, Business Manager |
Manor Population |
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| 2008 | 2000 | 1990 | |
| Manor | 6,053 | 1,204 | 1,041 |
| Travis County | 1,077,841 | 812,280 | 576,409 |
Manor Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | IH 35 - 10 miles | ||
| Proximity to Major Highways | Toll 130 - 3 miles | US 290 runs through town | |
| Local Airports / length of runway | Bird's Nest Airport, 1 mile from town, 6,100 ft. | ||
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin Bergstrom - 12 miles | ||
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | Capital Metro | UPS | |
| Federal Express | |||
Manor Utilities |
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| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric | TXU/Oncor (northern edge of city) | ||
| Wholesale Provider | Lower Colorado River Authority | |||
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $110.77 | |||
| Natural Gas Providers | Atmos Energy | |||
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | Manville Water | Aqua Water | ||
| City of Manor, Manville Water | ||||
| Telecommunication Providers | Time Warner | Charter | ||
| ATT Uverse | ||||
Manor Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals / # of beds | None | Travis County Health Center, East Community Rural Center |
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | None | |
Manor Taxation |
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| City of Manor Tax | 0.6734 |
| County Tax | 0.4215 |
| Manor ISD Tax | 1.5100 |
| ACC | 0.0946 |
| Travis Health | 0.0674 |
| ESD 12 | 0.1000 |
| PID Assessment | 425.0000 |
| Pres. Glen MUD | 0.5019 |
| Travis MUD#2 | 0.8800 |
| Cottonwood MUD | 0.8968 |
| Total Property Tax Rate | depends on which MUD,ESD you're in |
| State Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Municipal Sales tax | 1.00% |
| Economic Development Tax | Capital Metro 1.00% |
| (per $100 assessed value) | |


Manor Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | None |
| Enterprise Zone | None |
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | No - capital metro |
| Other Incentives | None |
Manor Education |
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| School District | Manor ISD | ||
| Enrollment | 6216 | ||
| Number of Campuses | 4 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79.60% | ||
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 861 | ||
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 13.4 | ||
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | |||
| University of Texas, Austin | Austin Community College | Concordia University, Austin | Houston-Tillotson College, Austin |
| Texas A&M University, College Station | Texas State University, San Marcos | Southwestern University, Georgetown | St. Edward's University, Austin |
| Temple Junior College | |||
Manor Real Estate |
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| Median Home Value | $83,356.00 | $50,100 |
Manor Sites Available |
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| Location | Total Acreage / Available | |
| Business Centers - Class A | None | |
| Industrial Parks | None in city | Manor Industrial Park, adjacent to city limits |
| Spec Buildings / sq. ft. | 5,500 ft | 4 vacancies in 3,800 ft |
Manor Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Manor Independent School District | education | |
| City of Manor | government | 35 |
| Samsung (in City of Austin, Manor ISD) | computer | |
| Applied Materials (in City of Austin, Manor ISD) | computer | |
Manor Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | Travis County Park - 5 miles | Small area parks |
| Golf Courses | Shadow Glen | Tee-Time Driving Range |
| Lakes and Rivers | Decker Lake - 5 miles | |
| Arts & Entertainment | None | |
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Manor Downs (horse racing) | |
| City of San Marcos, Texas | San Marcos Economic Development Corporation | City of San Marcos | San Marocs Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.ecodevsanmarcos.org | www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us | www.sanmarcostexas.com |
| Phone Number | (512) 393-3400 | (512) 393-8100 | (512) 393-5900 |
| Main Contact | Amy Madison, President and CEO | Jim Nuse, City Manager | Brian Bondy, President |
San Marcos Population |
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| 2008 | 2000 | 1990 | |
| San Marcos | 52,927 | 34,733 | 28,743 |
| Hays County | 163,599 | 97,589 | 65,515 |
San Marcos Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | IH 35, runs through city | IH 10 | ||
| Proximity to Major Highways | ||||
| Local Airports / length of runway | San Marcos Municipal. Airport - 3 runways / 6330 x 100 '; 5603 x 150 '; 5213 x 100 ' | Alison Air Park Airport / 2350' x 50' | Wyatt Airport / 1300 ' x 26' | |
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin Bergstrom, 30 miles | San Antonio, 45 miles | ||
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | Union Pacific, Amtrak | Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc. | Federal Express, United Parcel Service | DHL, Airborne Express, and others |
San Marcos Utilities |
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| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet ElectricCoop & Pedernales Electric Coop | San Marcos Electric Utility |
| Wholesale Provider | Lower Colorado River Authority | Lower Colorado River Authority |
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $110.77 | $97.97 |
| Natural Gas Providers | Reliant Energy Entex | |
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | City of San Marcos | |
San Marcos Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals / # of beds | Central Texas Medical Center / 113 beds | McKenna Memorial Hospital, 17 miles, New Braunfels | Seton Edgar B. Davis, 22 miles, Luling | Guadalupe Valley Hospital, 22 miles, Seguin |
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | 100 + primary and specialty care physicians | Homeopathy, naturopathy & more | Acupuncture | Dentists |
| HMOs and PPOs | Chiropractic | |||
San Marcos Taxation |
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| 2009 | 2008 | |
| City of San Marcos Tax | $0.5302 | $0.5302 |
| Hays County Tax | $0.4181 | $0.3714 |
| San Marcos CISD Tax | $1.3700 | $1.3700 |
| Hays CISD Tax | $1.4613 | $1.4600 |
| (per $100 assessed value) | ||


San Marcos Education |
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| Private Schools | Public Schools | |||
| School District | San Marcos CISD | San Marcos Baptist Academy | Hays Juvenile Center | |
| Enrollment | 7438 | San Marcos Center School | Pride High School | |
| Number of Campuses | 10 | Hill Country Christian School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76.00% | Wonderland School | ||
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 956 | The Master's School | ||
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 14 | San Marcos Adventist Junior Ac | ||
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | ||||
| Texas State University | St. Edward's University, Austin, 28 miles | University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, 42 miles | St. Philips College, San Antonio, 45 miles | Texas Lutheran, Seguin |
| University of Texas, Austin, 31 miles | Austin Community College, Austin, 35 miles | San Antonio College, San Antonio, 45 miles | Trinity University, San Antonio, 45 miles | |
San Marcos Real Estate |
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| 2008 | 2000 | |
| Median Home Value | $110,841.00 | $76,000.00 |
San Marcos Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Texas State University | education | 5000 |
| Prime Outlets San Marcos | Retail Outlet | 2100 |
| Tanger Factory Outlet Center | Retail Outlet | 1540 |
| San Marcos ISD | education | 1114 |
| Hays County | government | 850 |
| Gary Job Corps Center | 567 | |
| City of San Marcos | government | 517 |
| Hunter Industries | 650 | |
| Central Texas Medical Center | Medical | 650 |
| HEB Distribution Center | Grocery | 580 |
San Marcos Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | San Marcos River meanders through City | picnic areas | recreation buildings | Olympic-sized swimming pool |
| 9 city parks | baseball fields | tennis courts | canoeing, tubing | |
| Aquarena Springs / Center | power boating | scuba diving, snorkeling | fishing | |
| Wonder World Park | wind surfing | sailing | ||
| Golf Courses | Qual Creek Country Club | Southwest Texas State Course | Plum Creek, Kyle, 13 miles | Lockhart State Park, Lockhart, 15 miles |
| Landa Park Golf Course, New Braunfels, 15 miles | Quicksand at Woodcreek, Wimberley, 15 miles | The Bandit Golf Course, New Braunfels, 19 miles | Birdee's Golf Center, New Braunfels, 19 miles | |
| Lakes and Rivers | San Marcos River | |||
| Arts & Entertainment | Live Music | Performing Arts | Cultural Exhibits | |
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Tanger Outlet Center | Prime Outlets | Museums | |
| City of Smithville, Texas | Economic Development Corporation | City of Smithville | Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.smithvilletx.org | www.ci.smithville.tx.us | www.smithvilletx.org |
| Phone Number | (512) 988-0525 | 512-237-3282 | (512) 297-2313 |
| Main Contact | Lenel Tamez | Tex Middlebrook, City Manager | Adena Lewis, President |
Smithville Population |
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| 2009 | 2000 | 1990 | |
| Smithville | 4,230 | 3,901 | 3,196 |
| Bastrop County | 73,158 | 57,733 | 38,263 |
Smithville Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | IH 10, 28 miles | IH 35, 42 miles | |
| Proximity to Major Highways | SH 71 | ||
| Local Airports / length of runway | Smithville Crawford Municipal / 4000 x 75' | Fayette Regional Air Center, 13 nm | Giddings-Lee County Airport, 13 nm |
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin Bergstrom, 35 miles | ||
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | Union Pacific | ||
Smithville Utilities |
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| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric | City of Smithville | |
| Wholesale Provider | Lower Colorado River Authority | Lower Colorado River Authority | |
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | $110.77 | $125.00 | |
| Natural Gas Providers | Centerpoint Energy | ||
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | City of Smithville | ||
| Telecommunication Providers | Southwestern Bell | ||
Smithville Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals / # of beds | Smithville Regional Hospital | St. Mark's Hospital, LaGrange, 20 miles |
| Number of Doctors / per person ratio | 5 Drs in Smithville, 16 Drs affiliated with hospital | |
Smithville Taxation |
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| City of SmitvhilleTax | $0.479 |
| County Tax | $0.619 |
| Smithville ISD Tax | $1.250 |
| Total Property Tax Rate | $2.348 |
| State Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Municipal Sales tax | 2.00% |
| Economic Development Tax | No |
| (per $100 assessed value) | |
Smithville Education |
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| School District | Smithville ISD | ||
| Enrollment | 1695 | ||
| Number of Campuses | 4 | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91.20% | ||
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 973 | ||
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 12.6 | ||
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | |||
| Blinn College, 49 miles | University of Texas, 43 miles | Austin Community College, 40 miles | ITT, 47 miles |
| Texas A&M University, 66 miles | St. Edwards University, 43 miles | Texas State University, 49 miles | |
Smithville Real Estate
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| 2008 | 2000 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,405.00 | $80,300.00 |
Smithville Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Smithville Regional Hospital | medical | approx. 350 |
| UT MD Anderson Cancer Research Center | cancer research | 300 |
| Smithville Independent School District | education | 155 |
| City of Smithville | government | 55 |
Smithville Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | Power Plaza State Park | Riverbend Park | MLK Park | Railroad Park |
| Keilburg Park | Buescher State Park | Bastrop State Park, 12 miles | Biking Trails | |
| Boating, Canoeing, Rafting | Swimming | Fishing | Walking Trails | |
| Baseball, Softball, Soccer Fields | Smithville Indoor Recreation Center | |||
| Golf Courses | Bastrop State Park, 12 miles | Pine Forest Golf Course, 12 miles | Frisch Auf Golf Course, La Grange, 25 mi. | |
| Lakes and Rivers | Colorado River | |||
| Arts & Entertainment | Mary Nichols Art Center | |||
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | Railroad Museum & Depot | Smithville Heritage House & Museum | Central Texas Museum of Automotive History, Rosanky, 11 mi. | |
| City of Somerville, Texas | Burleson County Industrial Foundation | City of Somerville | Burleson County Chamber of Commerce |
| Web Site | www.burlesoncountytx.com/industrial foundation.htm | www.somervilletx.us.com | www.burlesoncountytx.com |
| Phone Number | 979-567-0000, 979-777-5708 (cell) | (979) 596-1604 | (979) 596-2383 |
| Main Contact | Sal Zaccagnino | Don "Skipper" Murray, II, Mayor | Louemma Polansky, Board Chair |
Somerville Population |
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| 2009 | 2008 | 2000 | 1990 | |
| Somerville | 1,704 | 1,686 | ||
| Burleson County | 16,610 | 16,469 | 13,624 | |
Somerville Transportation |
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| Proximity to Interstate Highway | IH 45, 77 miles (Huntsville) | IH 35, 90 miles (Austin) | |
| Proximity to Major Highways | SH 36 runs through town | ||
| Local Airports / length of runway | Caldwell Municipal Airport / 3252' x 50' | Weber Ranch Airport / 2800' x 75' | |
| Proximity to International Airport | Austin/Bergstrom, 90 miles | George Bush Intercontinental, Houston, 95 miles | |
| Rail Service &/or Freight Providers | Santa Fe Railroad, Burlington North, & Union Pacific Railroads | Federal Express | UPS |
Somerville Utilities |
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| Electric Providers | Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative | Entergy |
| Wholesale Provider | ||
| Residential Cost per 1000kWh | ||
| Natural Gas Providers | propane only | |
| Water Supplier / wholesaler | City of Somerville | |
| Telecommunication Providers | Verizon | |
Somerville Healthcare |
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| Area Hospitals / # of beds | Burleson St. Joseph's Health Center & Hospital, Caldwell, 15 miles / 25 beds | Somerville Clinic | Trinity Medical Center, Brenham, 13 mi. |
| College Station Medical , 22 mi. | Burleson St. Joseph's is a Level 4 Trauma / Critical Access Hospital | ||
Somerville Taxation |
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| City of Somerville Tax | 0.72400 |
| County Tax | 0.55800 |
| Somerville ISD Tax | 1.14650 |
| Total Property Tax Rate | 2.42850 |
| State Sales Tax | 6.25% |
| Municipal Sales tax | 1.50% |
| Economic Development Tax | No |
| County Sales Tax | 0.50% |
| (per $100 assessed value) | |
Somerville Incentives |
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| Tax Abatement | To qualifying businesses on a case by case basis | |
| Enterprise Zone | No | |
| 4A or 4B Sales tax / value | No | |
| Other Incentives | easy to work with, short turn around times on permits | |
Somerville Education |
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| School District | Somerville ISD | |
| Enrollment | 459 | |
| Number of Campuses | 3 | |
| Graduation Rate | 94.60% | |
| SAT Verbal and Math 2008 | 856 | |
| Pupil per teacher ratio | 9.7 | |
| Area Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools | ||
| Blinn College, Brenham, 13 mi | Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, 37 miles | University of Texas, Austin, 73 miles |
| Texas A&M University, College Station, 25 mi. | Sam Houston State, 64 miles | Austin Community College, Austin, 71 mi. |
Somerville Real Estate
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| 2008 | 2000 | |
| Median Home Value | $80,210.00 | 40400 |
Somerville Sites Available
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| Location | |
| Business Centers - Class A | No |
| Industrial Parks | Yes, 35 acres, currently 6 businesses |
| Spec Buildings / sq. ft. | No |
Somerville Major Employers |
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| Organization | Product | Number Employed |
| Somerville ISD | education | 96 |
Somerville Quality of Life |
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| Recreational facilities | Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway | Outdoor recreation | Water sports |
| Fishing, Hunting | Boating, 11 boat ramps | Skeet range | |
| Golf Courses | Bryan, College Station | ||
| Lakes and Rivers | Lake Somerville | ||
| Additional Major Tourism Attractions | George Bush Presidential Library, College Station, 26 miles | ||