The Town FilesHood County, Texas
65,894 people. The median home is worth $306,400 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $88,160.
Towns in Hood County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury | 10,958 | $315,800 | $73,516 | 51.0 |
| Pecan Plantation | 6,236 | $418,100 | $104,993 | 65.2 |
| DeCordova | 3,007 | $340,700 | $106,106 | 55.4 |
| Oak Trail Shores | 2,979 | $121,400 | $34,344 | 33.3 |
People and housing
| Hood County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,428 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $88,160 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 45.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
18,544 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,551 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 552 storm events in Hood County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hood County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2022 | Fire | FM-5444: Chalk Mountain Fire |
| March 20, 2022 | Fire | FM-5429: Big L Fire |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).