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Tool, TX
City in Henderson County, Texas.
Population
2,367
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
659
ZIP codes
0
Tool and its ZIP codes
Tool at a glance
- Tool is about 5.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,333, 9% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,300 (25% below Texas) and median rent is $1,386 a month.
Local data for Tool, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tool, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,333
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$213,300
Median rent
$1,386/mo
Homeownership
81.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
47.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (437), Irish Americans (406), French Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Tool.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,257
20,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,981
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$618M
FY 2026, $7,527 per person
How people get to work
Tool, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.2%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 47.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tool, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
225
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 33°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tool, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Tool
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Payne SpringsTown | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Enchanted OaksTown | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Gun Barrel CityCity | 4.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Seven PointsCity | 5.6 mi | 2.8 |
| MabankTown | 7.8 mi | 8.7 |
| Star HarborCity | 8.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Caney CityTown | 9 mi | 1.2 |
| Log CabinCity | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| EustaceCity | 9.7 mi | 2.9 |
| TrinidadCity | 10 mi | 14.9 |
| KerensCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| MalakoffCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| GoodlowCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| KempCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| PowellTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Grays PrairieVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tool, TX in?
- Tool is in Henderson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Tool, TX?
- About 2,367 people live in Tool, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tool?
- Nearby places include Payne Springs (3.5 mi), Enchanted Oaks (3.8 mi), Gun Barrel City (4.8 mi), Seven Points (5.6 mi), Mabank (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023