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Gatesville, Texas

Introduction to Gatesville, Texas

Gatesville, Texas, in Coryell county, is 22 miles N of Killeen, Texas (center to center) and 80 miles N of Austin, Texas. The city is included in the Killeen - Temple metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 15,591 people lived in Gatesville.

Gatesville History

Gatesville was established in 1854. The land was donated by Richard G. Grant and named after the nearby Fort Gates. The first post office was established that year, and James C. Newton was appointed postmaster. Gatesville was incorporated in 1870 and adopted a mayoral form of government. The Texas and St. Louis Railway entered the city in 1882. In the early 1940s, the city economically benefited from the construction of Fort Hood.

Gatesville and nearby Attractions

  • Coryell Museum and Historical Center
  • Faunt Le Roy Park
  • Buckhorn Museum
  • Mother Neff State Park
  • Cameron Park Zoo
  • Railroad & Heritage Museum

Things To Do In Gatesville

Gatesville offers numerous recreational facilities. You can plan a day trip to Coryell County Museum and Country Life Museum. You can also visit Fauntleroy Park and Raby Park during your leisure hours. The city has several houses of worship including Cedar Grove Church, Bethlehem Church, Keener Chapel, and First Presbyterian Church. Gatesville also offers easy access to Keystone Square Museum, 1st Cavalry Division Museum, and Czech Heritage Museum.

Gatesville Transportation

You can avail air transportation from Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport.

Gatesville Higher Education

Higher education can be availed from Central Texas College, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Texas State Technical College–Waco, and McLennan Community College.

High Points

Gatesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyGatesville Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyGatesville Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Gatesville Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Gatesville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Gatesville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gatesville, TX

Comparing Gatesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men13
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use25
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime56

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