State rank#19 of 254
Smallest county269,294 residentsHarris County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 48479
Webb County, Texas
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population269,294
Household income$63,058
Unemployment4.2%
Life expectancy75.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Webb County has 269,294 residents and ranks #19 by population among Texas county equivalents. Median household income is $63,058. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Texas
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Webb County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Webb County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $189,900 median home value and $1,027/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,058, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Webb County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, bachelor’s degree or higher, and mental health access. College attainment is 21.4% and life expectancy is 75.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 75.8 years, rank #63 of 236 available Texas counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.4%, rank #115 of 254 available Texas counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 1,703 residents, rank #115 of 221 available Texas counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Uninsured: 27.1%, rank #243 of 254; investigate local variation before moving.
- Poor or fair health: 26.4%, rank #193 of 254; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 3,268 residents, rank #154 of 231; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Texas
Rank and range use only counties in Texas with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$63,058
$63,058; below the state county median of $65,035.
State rank #140 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$189,900
$189,900; above the state county median of $169,250.
State rank #156 of 250 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,027/mo
$1,027/mo; above the state county median of $957/mo.
State rank #155 of 249 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.2%
4.2%; above the state county median of 4%.
State rank #156 of 254 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.4%
21.4%; above the state county median of 20.6%.
State rank #115 of 254 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.8 years
75.8 years; above the state county median of 73.9 years.
State rank #63 of 236 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
26.4%
26.4%; above the state county median of 22.8%.
State rank #193 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
27.1%
27.1%; above the state county median of 19.6%.
State rank #243 of 254 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 3,268 residents
1 per 3,268 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,458 residents.
State rank #154 of 231 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 1,703 residents
1 per 1,703 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,604 residents.
State rank #115 of 221 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Webb County FAQ
Is Webb County a good place to live?
Webb County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, bachelor’s degree or higher, and mental health access. College attainment is 21.4% and life expectancy is 75.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Webb County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $189,900 median home value and $1,027/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,058, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Webb County?
Webb County has 269,294 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Webb County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 48479; the parent state FIPS is 48.
What is the median household income in Webb County?
The ACS median household income is $63,058.
How much does housing cost in Webb County?
Housing benchmarks are $189,900 median home value and $1,027/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $63,058, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Webb County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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