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Garrison’s story
Garrison in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
GarrisonTX
A town of 1,065. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Photo: Nick81aku at en.wikipedia · Public domain
Population
1,065
−11.8% since 2010
Typical home
$235K
+5% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
48.8
years
Jobs based here
382
Balanced
What makes Garrison stand out
The 3 things Garrison does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,065 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Garrison’s report card
Now in Garrison
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Residents weigh in
Live in Garrison? Is an A− for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Garrison’s Town Square.
Weather
Forecast →77°
Clear
H 94° · L 72°
Local news
All →- San Augustine vs Garrison - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/21/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 19
- San Augustine vs Shelbyville - Boys Middle School Basketball 12/07/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 7
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Garrison. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Garrison’s public schools outperform 76% of Texas districts
The public schools Garrison’s kids attend outperform 76% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison El | PK–5 | 346 | A− |
| Garrison Middle | 6–8 | 166 | B+ |
| Garrison H S | 9–12 | 221 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state testsAll 3 schools →
Health
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns
Garrison beats the Texas average on 4 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
CHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
4 better14 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Garrison | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13.4% | 19.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 74.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 6.1% |
Nacogdoches Medical Center
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
51st
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Garrison home is worth about $235K
The typical Garrison home is worth about $235,000, up 5% in a year, 22% below the Texas typical home.
$235KZillow home value
Typical home value
Garrison$235K
Texas$299K
+5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Garrison has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring54–77°
Summer71–93°
Fall55–78°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Garrison
Most working residents leave Garrison for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Nacogdoches (26%), Lufkin (5%) and Houston (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
9%work in town
Where working residents work
In Garrison9%
Nacogdoches26%
Lufkin5%
Houston5%
Center4%
20 mi
median commute distance
382
jobs based in Garrison
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Garrison
3 crimes were reported in Garrison in 2024: 2 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Garrison is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2024
2
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Garrison
City in Texas, United States
Garrison is a small town in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. The population was 789 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 789
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 390 ft
- ZIP code
- 75946
- Area code
- 936
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