ToolTX
A town of 2,367. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
What makes Tool stand out
The 3 things Tool does most differently from other towns.
96% of working residents leave Tool for work
Where Tool’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Tool’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tool. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Tool beats the Texas average on 5 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Tool | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.7% | 19.1% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 66.2% | 57.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 5.7% |
Less crime per resident than 75% of U.S. towns
Tool reports less crime per resident than 75% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Tool’s public schools outperform 75% of Texas districts
The public schools Tool’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tool El | PK–4 | 197 | B+ |
Most working residents commute out of Tool
Most working residents leave Tool for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Mabank (7%), Gun Barrel City (6%) and Athens (6%). Half commute less than 40 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Tool has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
Homes in Tool sell for about $272K
The median sale price was $272,000 in May 2026.
About Tool
City in Texas, United States
Tool is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,175 at the 2020 census. Located on the west side of Cedar Creek Lake, it is a popular second home and retiree destination.
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- Population
- 2,175
- Area
- 3.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 341 ft
Tool’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Tool.