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Hays, TX
City in Hays County, Texas.
Population
198
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
887
ZIP codes
0
Hays and its ZIP codes
Hays at a glance
- Hays is about 7.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hays County. PPP loans are for Hays.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,692
98,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,275 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hays, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
495
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,620
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
35.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hays, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Hays
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManchacaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2 |
| Shady HollowCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.2 |
| BudaCity | 3.4 mi | 9.6 |
| San LeannaVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Mountain CityCity | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Bear CreekVillage | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| KyleCity | 8.1 mi | 32.5 |
| Sunset ValleyCity | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| BelterraCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.3 |
| CreedmoorCity | 9.2 mi | 7.6 |
| DriftwoodCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| NiederwaldCity | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| Dripping SpringsCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| Barton CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Mustang RidgeCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| UhlandCity | 12 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hays, TX in?
- Hays is in Hays County, Texas.
- What is the population of Hays, TX?
- About 198 people live in Hays, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hays?
- Nearby places include Manchaca (2.4 mi), Shady Hollow (3.3 mi), Buda (3.4 mi), San Leanna (3.8 mi), Mountain City (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023