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Living in Gun Barrel City

Gun Barrel City is a city in the United States, with a population of 6,570 in July 2026. There were 86 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$960 per month and the median home value was US$237,300.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population7,133people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,789EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent843.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate8.66%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,925offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 84% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.51µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Gun Barrel City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 90.7%, and the vacancy rate was 12.8% in July 2026. 33.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Gun Barrel City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$960/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,754 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)875.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent843.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes133 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Gun Barrel City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 42–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student55%strong on cost, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family64%strong on family, weak on cost · range 55–73%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 41–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 110 of 7,133 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$71,310 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Gun Barrel City is 8.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income71,310 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet10.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,789 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,264 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate8.66 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Gun Barrel City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,264 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,617of €2,574 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,574
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €875
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,617
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Gun Barrel City Salary needed to live in Gun Barrel City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gun Barrel City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gun Barrel City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools10 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents18.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents86 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,126 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gun Barrel City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGun Barrel City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Gun Barrel City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Gun Barrel City2,925
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,925 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents159.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes8 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time27.75 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCRS3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport41 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gun Barrel City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gun Barrel City.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Gun Barrel City is 7.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.51 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202427Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 28.46 · Feb 28.41 · Mar 31.86 · Apr 35.38 · May 38.54 · Jun 41.78 · Jul 44.47 · Aug 44.12 · Sep 42.69 · Oct 37.7 · Nov 32.1 · Dec 27.49 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -9.59 · Feb -9.38 · Mar -9 · Apr -0.82 · May 4.28 · Jun 14.19 · Jul 18.23 · Aug 15.85 · Sep 10.15 · Oct -0.98 · Nov -5.72 · Dec -10.19 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 7.14 · Feb 9.29 · Mar 14.1 · Apr 18.47 · May 22.96 · Jun 27.46 · Jul 29.45 · Aug 30.01 · Sep 26.12 · Oct 19.75 · Nov 13.53 · Dec 8.43 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 81.28 · Feb 78.49 · Mar 115.8 · Apr 104.4 · May 103.9 · Jun 98.04 · Jul 54.1 · Aug 48.26 · Sep 88.9 · Oct 134.9 · Nov 84.33 · Dec 103.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading25.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.03 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,018 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature30.16 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature10.81 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 110 is not 0.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.67 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents110 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density440.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,133 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics7,214 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value237,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes90.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate54.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage69.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance13.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available99.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,747 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home17.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Gun Barrel City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Athens as a Gun Barrel City alternative in the same region

30 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 7.4% Athens vs 0.7% Gun Barrel City+1007%
  • Unemployment: 4.3% Athens vs 8.7% Gun Barrel City−50%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,830 Athens vs 2,925 Gun Barrel City−37%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,154 Athens vs €2,789 Gun Barrel City−23%
  • Residents: 13,870 Athens vs 7,133 Gun Barrel City+94%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³ Athens vs 7.5 µg/m³ Gun Barrel City−15%
  • Nearest airport: 46.0 km Athens vs 41.0 km Gun Barrel City+12%

Plainfield as a Gun Barrel City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1249 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.7% Gun Barrel City+812%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,133 Gun Barrel City+602%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,789 Gun Barrel City+73%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,925 Gun Barrel City−75%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 8.7% Gun Barrel City−57%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 41.0 km Gun Barrel City−78%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,264 Gun Barrel Cityno percentage

Cities near Gun Barrel City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

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Is Gun Barrel City part of Athens?

Gun Barrel City is in the published commuting zone of Athens; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Athens city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Gun Barrel City?

The median gross salary is 3,264 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Gun Barrel City?

The unemployment rate is 8.66 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Gun Barrel City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.51 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Gun Barrel City?

Police recorded 2,925 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Gun Barrel City?

The published population is 7,133 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Gun Barrel City?

110 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Gun Barrel City a good place to live?

Gun Barrel City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Gun Barrel City part of Athens?

Gun Barrel City is in the published commuting zone of Athens; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Gun Barrel City?

Mabank is near Gun Barrel City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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