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Praesel, TX
Census-designated place in Milam County, Texas. ZIP codes: 76567.
Population
265
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
1
Praesel and its ZIP codes
Praesel at a glance
- Praesel is 56% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milam County. PPP loans are for Praesel.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,110
6,149 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,877
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$176M
FY 2026, $7,118 per person
PPP loans
$15M
328 loans, 1,685 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Praesel, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
414
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
46
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 39°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Praesel, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Praesel
1 in or overlapping Praesel. Population shown
Cities near Praesel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockdaleCity | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| MilanoCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| ThorndaleCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| LexingtonTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Cade LakesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| CameronCity | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| ThrallCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BuckholtsTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| CaldwellCity | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| GauseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| DeanvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Dime BoxCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| Ben ArnoldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6 |
| TaylorCity | 24 mi | 22.6 |
| RogersTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| CouplandCity | 25 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Praesel, TX in?
- Praesel is in Milam County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Praesel, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Praesel include 76567.
- What is the population of Praesel, TX?
- About 265 people live in Praesel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Praesel?
- Nearby places include Rockdale (1.8 mi), Milano (11 mi), Thorndale (11 mi), Lexington (15 mi), Cade Lakes (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023