Georgetown, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 39,596 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Georgetown is north of Austin on the edge of the Texas Hill Country.
Cultural Attractions
The Red Poppy Festival takes place each spring and celebrates the flower’s role in Georgetown’s history.
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.
Historical
Southwestern University, built in 1873, is the oldest college in Texas.
Economy
Top employers include the Georgetown Independent School District, the Williamson County government, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital.
| Population [details] | 39,596 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 61.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 298.6 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 42.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 61.23 °F/35.83 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 95.22 °F/71.58 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 24.92 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 60 |
| Cost of living [details] | 93.1 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Austin (18.96 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | ROBERT GRAY AAF (30.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
Copyright © 2009 Onboard Informatics. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.
