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About Garrison
City in Texas, United StatesGarrison is a small town in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. The population was 789 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Garrison
The typical Garrison home is worth about $235,000, up 5% in a year, 22% below the Texas typical home.
Safety in Garrison
Not graded
Garrison has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Garrison
Full picture →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.
Health in Garrison
Health Grade C
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 74% of towns with similar incomes.
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of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Garrison
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Garrison
Full climate →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.
Schools in Garrison
All Garrison schools →School Grade A-
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.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.
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