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San Saba, TX
City in San Saba County, Texas.
Population
3,056
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,128
ZIP codes
0
San Saba and its ZIP codes
San Saba at a glance
- San Saba is about 9.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,373 a year, 36% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $943 a month.
Local data for San Saba, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Saba, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,373
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$124,000
Median rent
$943/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,291), German Americans (216), Irish Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Saba County. PPP loans are for San Saba.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,059
1,560 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,632
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.3M
FY 2026, $7,027 per person
How people get to work
San Saba, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled21.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Saba, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
311
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
3.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 33°F
28.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Saba, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.2%
U.S. 11.1% +11.1 pts
Cities near San Saba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Richland SpringsTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| GoldthwaiteCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| LometaCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| MullinTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| TowCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| RochelleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.6 |
| Buchanan Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Saba, TX in?
- San Saba is in San Saba County, Texas.
- What is the population of San Saba, TX?
- About 3,056 people live in San Saba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Saba?
- Nearby places include Richland Springs (14 mi), Goldthwaite (20 mi), Lometa (20 mi), Mullin (25 mi), Tow (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023