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Live Oak County, TX
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Live Oak County, Texas.
Population
11,620
Land area
1,040sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Live Oak County
Live Oak County at a glance
- Live Oak County is 90% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,150, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,200 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $924 a month.
- Its largest cities are George West (3,094) and Three Rivers (1,256).
Local data for Live Oak County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Live Oak County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,150
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$159,200
Prices +14.4% in a year
Median rent
$924/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,823), German Americans (2,368), Irish Americans (977).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,802
3,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,981
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $9,098 per person
PPP loans
$24.8M
520 loans, 2,781 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$94.42K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Live Oak County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Live Oak County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
379
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
95
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 43°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Live Oak County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.3%
U.S. 11.1% +14.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Live Oak County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Live Oak County, TX?
- George West is the largest city or town in Live Oak County, with about 3,094 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Live Oak County?
- Live Oak County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78022, 78071, 78075, 78383.
- What is the population of Live Oak County, TX?
- About 11,620 people live in Live Oak County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Live Oak County?
- Live Oak County borders San Patricio County, Atascosa County, Jim Wells County, Bee County, Karnes County, Duval County, McMullen County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023