Living in Gaines County, Texas

Gaines County is a county in Texas with a population of around 20,051. The main communities are Seminole, Seagraves.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $722/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $192K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 58°F) and very hot summers (highs around 92°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. The area has wildfire risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Gaines County has young demographics, with a median age of 28 and a predominantly working-class population (11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.