Briggs, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 1,850.
Males: 930  (50.3%)
Females: 920  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

38.7 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip code: 78608

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,105 (it was $35,433 in 2000)
Briggs:

$66,105
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,261 (it was $18,838 in 2000)

Briggs CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $330,340 (it was $91,400 in 2000)
Briggs:

$330,340
TX:

$275,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Briggs: 87.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Briggs, TX (2000)
    • 1,32190.5%White alone
    • 916.2%Hispanic
    • 221.5%Two or more races
    • 120.8%American Indian alone
    • 80.5%Black alone
    • 60.4%Asian alone

Races in Briggs detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Briggs, Texas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Briggs is 925 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 225.4 square miles.

Population density: 8.2 people per square mile   (very low).

Briggs, Texas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Briggs CCD:

0.5% ($471)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Killeen, TX (18.3 miles , pop. 86,911).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Austin, TX (45.4 miles , pop. 656,562).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (107.6 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Kempner, TX (3.2 miles ),
Southwest Bell, TX (3.4 miles ),
Florence, TX (3.4 miles ),
Copperas Cove, TX (3.7 miles ),
Bertram, TX (3.8 miles ),
Lampasas, TX (4.0 miles ),
Fort Hood, TX (4.2 miles ),
Killeen, TX (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 30.93 N, Longitude: 97.96 W

Area code: 512

Distribution of median household income in Briggs, TX in 2022
Briggs satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Briggs, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (18.1%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.8%)
  • Health care (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.3%)
  • Public administration (9.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.2%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.8%)
  • Public administration (7.8%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.7%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Briggs, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (13.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.3%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Electricians (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (10.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.7%)

Average climate in Briggs, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 70.5. This is about average.

City:

70.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 2.64. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.64
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Briggs-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 38% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1997, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.5 miles away from the Briggs place center killed 27 people and injured 12 people and caused $40 million in damages.

On 3/10/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the place center injured 40 people.

Earthquake activity:

Briggs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 271% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 219.5 miles away from Briggs center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 143.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 325.1 miles away from Briggs center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 325.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 384.5 miles away from Briggs center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 222.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Burnet County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Fires: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Briggs:

  • GREENLEAF CTR INC KILLEEN (Hospital, about 13 miles away; KILLEEN, TX)
  • METROPLEX HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; KILLEEN, TX)
  • TRINITY HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; COPPERAS COVE, TX)
  • HILL COUNTRY REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; COPPERAS COVE, TX)
  • BERTRAM COMMUNITY RESIDENCE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; BERTRAM, TX)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE LAMPASAS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; LAMPASAS, TX)

Airports and other landing facilities located in Briggs:

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Amtrak stations near Briggs:

  • 19 miles: FORT HOOD (BLDG. 108, 76 TANK BATTALION AVE.) - Bus Station
  • 19 miles: KILLEEN (ARROW TRAILWAYS, 200 E. AVENUE C) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Briggs:

  • Central Texas College (about 16 miles; Killeen, TX; Full-time enrollment: 15,911)
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (about 31 miles; Belton, TX; FT enrollment: 2,885)
  • Concordia University-Texas (about 37 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 2,192)
  • Temple College (about 38 miles; Temple, TX; FT enrollment: 3,796)
  • Austin Community College District (about 45 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 25,957)
  • The University of Texas at Austin (about 47 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 45,500)
  • Saint Edward's University (about 51 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 4,308)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Briggs: Blacks Fort (A), Briggs Fire Department (B), Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Fairview Cemetery (1), Bailey Cemetery (2), Mahomet Cemetery (3), Ethridge Cemetery (4), Gillum Cemetery (5), Strickling Cemetery (6), Toby Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Panther Den Branch (A), Burnet Branch (B), Campbells Branch (C), Rocky Creek (D), Ramsey Nursery Branch (E), Pool Branch (F), Olive Branch (G), Miller Branch (H), McDaniel Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Sam Langford (baseball) - Baseball player.

Burnet County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Briggs and their reported violations in the past:

JS MARKET (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

75.2%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.2%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.1%
Whole state:

15.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

0.8%
Whole state:

6.7%

For population 15 years and over in Briggs:

Marital status in Briggs, TX
  • Never married: 13.5%
  • Now married: 72.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Briggs:

  • High school or higher: 78.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Briggs, TX (based on Burnet County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,54156
Catholic4,6874
Mainline Protestant4,01916
Other7381
Black Protestant1821
None21,583-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Burnet County:

1.15 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Here:

1.61 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
This county:

5.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 39
This county:

8.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Burnet County:

9.7%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.3%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Burnet County:

15.2%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Briggs:

  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KLBJ (590 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KCYL (1450 AM; 1 kW; LAMPASAS, TX; Owner: RONALD K. WITCHER)
  • WMOP (900 AM; 5 kW; OCALA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA SPORTSTALK, INC.)
  • KVET (1300 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KRZX (1660 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)
  • KHLB (1340 AM; 1 kW; BURNET, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC.)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Briggs:

  • KDHT (93.3 FM; CEDAR PARK, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KHHL (98.9 FM; LEANDER, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KSSM (103.1 FM; COPPERAS COVE, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNCT-FM (91.3 FM; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE)
  • KFMK (105.9 FM; ROUND ROCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVLT (88.5 FM; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KUSJ (105.5 FM; HARKER HEIGHTS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBEY (92.5 FM; BURNET, TX; Owner: MUNBILLA BROADCASTING PROPERTIES, LTD.)
  • KHFI-FM (96.7 FM; GEORGETOWN, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WACO-FM (99.9 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWTX-FM (97.5 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAMX (94.7 FM; LULING, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY RADIO L.P.)
  • KKMJ-FM (95.5 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY RADIO L.P.)
  • KMFA (89.5 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC)
  • KASE-FM (100.7 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLFX (107.3 FM; NOLANVILLE, TX; Owner: SHELDON BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KHLB-FM (106.9 FM; BURNET, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KVET-FM (98.1 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLBJ-FM (93.7 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KBGO (95.7 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Briggs:

  • KAKW (Channel 62; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: KAKW LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KNCT (Channel 46; BELTON, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE)
  • KWKT (Channel 44; WACO, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KCEN-TV (Channel 6; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • KXXV (Channel 25; WACO, TX; Owner: CENTEX TELEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXAM-TV (Channel 14; LLANO, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC)
  • K16CY (Channel 16; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KTBC (Channel 7; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: KTBC LICENSE, INC.)
  • KWTX-TV (Channel 10; WACO, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KEYE-TV (Channel 42; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CBS STATIONS GROUP OF TEXAS L.P.)
  • KVUE (Channel 24; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: KVUE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KLRU (Channel 18; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPITAL OF TEXAS PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • KXAN-TV (Channel 36; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC.)
  • KNVA (Channel 54; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: 54 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPLE-LP (Channel 31; KILLEEN, TX; Owner: KILLEEN CHRISTIAN B/CING.CORPORATION)
  • KBVO-CA (Channel 49; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC.)
  • KHPX-CA (Channel 48; GEORGETOWN, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC.)
  • KHPZ-CA (Channel 64; ROUND ROCK, TX; Owner: KXAN, INC.)

Briggs fatal accident list:

Apr 19, 2010 04:05 PM, Us-183, Lat: 30.883511, Lon: -97.921472, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 23, 2009 04:55 PM, Us-183, Lp308, Lat: 30.888894, Lon: -97.929983, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
May 29, 2006 04:50 AM, Us-183, Lat: 30.889800, Lon: -97.932910, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 15, 1999 10:04 PM, Loop308, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 24, 1978 11:15 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Briggs)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KF5MPZ, Previous Call Sign: KF5MHX, Licensee ID: L01655355, Grant Date: 01/22/2022, Expiration Date: 01/22/2032, Certifier: Terry L Standefer, Registrant: Terry L Standefer, 217 Cloudwood Ranch Rd, Briggs, TX 78608

  • Call Sign: KF5SSV, Licensee ID: L01746693, Grant Date: 11/16/2012, Expiration Date: 11/16/2022, Certifier: Mary Elizabeth Kirick, Registrant: Mary Elizabeth Kirick, 791 Mill Creek Ranch Rd, Briggs, TX 78608

  • Call Sign: KF5STD, Licensee ID: L01746701, Grant Date: 11/16/2012, Expiration Date: 11/16/2022, Certifier: Timothy L Cannavan, Registrant: Timothy L Cannavan, 890 Mill Creek Ranch Rd, Briggs, TX 78608


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: FEALY MICHAEL J CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9006H, N9006H, N-9006H, Serial Number: CH2-1103-W-2394, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 05/27/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 12/17/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Marcus N Nall, 1630 Fm 2657, Briggs, TX 78608

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 29 took place in 2005, and the least - 1 in 2015. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Briggs, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (69.2%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (17.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Briggs, TX
    • 17169.2%Outside Fires
    • 4317.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 208.1%Structure Fires
    • 135.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Briggs, TX
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Briggs, TX
  • 48.9%Electricity
  • 33.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.8%Wood
  • 1.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Briggs, TX
  • 50.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 49.4%Electricity


Briggs compared to Texas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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