Gillespie County
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Gillespie County, set in the heart of Texas Hill Country, is renowned for its German heritage, wineries, and rolling landscapes. With Fredericksburg as its lively centerpiece, the county blends small-town charm with lively culture and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
26,725
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.32°, -98.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,580
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
81
English
97
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-9.7°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
776 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ERV
Distance
40 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.