Heath Authority

Heath is a high-income, family-oriented town of 10,777 with home prices 2.7× the Texas median.

Heath, Texas

In Kaufman County, Texas, Heath anchors a community of 10,777. Median household income reaches $220,828, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Texas.

Definition and scope

Located in Kaufman County, Texas, Heath operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Heath has approximately 10,777 residents. The median age is 43.5 years. Roughly 98% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $766,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 86.4%
• Black or African American: 1.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Heath is $220,828. Poverty rate stands at 2.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.5%. Educational attainment: 62.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Heath:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

Lagrone Ranch Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Rockwall County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Dallas, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 508 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.