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Georgetown, Texas

       
Total population 42,467 Average January/July temperatures 48.5° / 83.4°
Median home price $ 181,986 Annual Precipitation 24.96 in. /yr.
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Georgetown, Texas

The home of Southwestern University is known as the “Red Poppy Capital” of Texas.

Cultural Attractions
The Red Poppy Festival takes place each spring and celebrates the flower’s role in Georgetown’s history.
Economy
Top employers include the Georgetown Independent School District, the Williamson County government, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.
Geography
Georgetown is north of Austin on the edge of the Texas Hill Country.
Historical
Southwestern University, built in 1873, is the oldest college in Texas.
Recreation
Georgetown and the surrounding area boast plenty of reasons to go outside, including Blue Hole, a lagoon on South San Gabriel River; Lake Georgetown; and the Sunken Gardens.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 61.23 ° / 35.84 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 95.22 ° / 71.58 °
Precipitation (?) 24.96 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 32 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 134
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 93
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 181,986
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $65668.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $58331
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .470 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 24
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 19
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 67
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 6
Number of libraries within the county (?) 9
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 42,467
Population density (?) 1,690 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 183.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 12,001 people
Education (?) 36 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 13
Number of clinics within the county (?) 64
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 30
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