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Three Rivers, TX
City in Live Oak County, Texas.
Population
1,256
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
858
ZIP codes
0
Three Rivers and its ZIP codes
Three Rivers at a glance
- Three Rivers is about 7.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,705, 40% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,800 (73% below Texas) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Three Rivers, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Three Rivers, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,705
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$77,800
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (826), German Americans (84), Filipino Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Live Oak County. PPP loans are for Three Rivers.
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
How people get to work
Three Rivers, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Three Rivers, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
379
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
95
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 43°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Three Rivers, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.7%
U.S. 11.1% +16.6 pts
Cities near Three Rivers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| George WestCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| PawneeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.2 |
| TildenCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Blue Berry HillCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| NormannaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| TuletaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.5 |
| PettusCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 5.8 |
| TulsitaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| BeevilleCity | 26 mi | 6.4 |
| ChristineTown | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Three Rivers, TX in?
- Three Rivers is in Live Oak County, Texas.
- What is the population of Three Rivers, TX?
- About 1,256 people live in Three Rivers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Three Rivers?
- Nearby places include George West (10 mi), Pawnee (16 mi), Tilden (23 mi), Blue Berry Hill (24 mi), Normanna (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023