Fredericksburg Texas Community Profile
Fredericksburg Texas is located in Gillespie County in the State of Texas. Just 75 miles West of the Austin and 65 miles Northwest of San Antonio, Fredericksburg is ideally located for the individual seeking the unhurried life in a small town yet without sacrificing access to an international airport and to major urban shopping centers. If you are considering Fredericksburg Texas real estate for your new permanent home or second home look here for some of the information you need to make the best decision for you.
The information for this article is from the Gillespie County Economic Development Commission and was recently revised in February 2009.
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POPULATION
2008
City of Fredericksburg - 10,110 / Gillespie County - 24,440
2000
City of Fredericksburg - 8,911 / Gillespie County - 20,814
1990
City of Fredericksburg - 6,934 / Gillespie County - 17,204
1980
City of Fredericksburg - 6,412 / Gillespie County - 13,532
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REAL ESTATE PROPERTY TAXES
January 2008 Tax Rate (per $100 Assessed Value)
Gillespie County - $0.2581
Fredericksburg, City - $0.2350
Fredericksburg, ISD - $1.1462
HCUWCD/WCID - $0.0068
Total Tax Rate for Residents Within City Limits = $1.6461
Total Tax Rate for Gillespie County Only Residents = 1.4111
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SALES TAX
Fredericksburg Municipal Sales Tax - 1-1/2%
Texas State Sales Tax - 6-1/4%
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TEXAS HILL COUNTRY CLIMATE
Current Weather Conditions in Fredericksburg TexasAnnual Average Temperature - 66 F
Average High Temp Summer - 92 F
Average Low Temp Winter - 31 F
Annual Average Precipitation - 28.7"
Annual Average Snowfall - Trace
EDUCATION IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
Fredericksburg Independent School DistrictFREDERICKSBURG ISD BUDGET 2009 - $33,181,000
ENROLLMENT FIGURES
Primary School - 251
Elementary School - 887
Middle School - 651
High School - 908
PRIVATE SCHOOLS - 621
Heritage School of Fredericksburg TexasThe Ambleside School of Fredericksburg Texas
St. Mary's Catholic School, Fredericksburg Texas
SPECIAL AREA UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES
Hill Country University Center
- a Multi-Institutional Teaching Center
offering collaborative programs with
Austin Community college, Texas Tech University
Angelo State University and Concordia University.
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION
HEALTH CARE
Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Total Hospital Beds in City 82
Total Medical Doctors in City 62
Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post
TRANSPORTATION
Gillespie County Airport
Length - 5,002 feet
Surface - Asphalt
Lights - Yes
Fuel - AvGas and Jet Fuel 24 Hours
Instrument Approach - GPS Straight-In Both Rwys
Nearest Commercial Airports
San Antonio International
Austin-Bergstrom
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