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Bangs, TX

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Population
1,523
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,608 ft
Median Home Value
$111,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$745/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,098
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Bangs

Located about six miles west of Brownwood along Highway 67, Bangs is a quiet Central Texas community with plenty of small-town charm. The town started out in the late 1800s as a Santa Fe railroad stop, taking its name from early surveyor Samuel Bangs. Today, it offers a relaxed, unhurried pace of life that appeals to anyone looking for room to breathe and a friendly, tight-knit neighborhood.

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Day-to-day life centers around the Bangs Independent School District, local sports, and familiar community events. While Bangs has its own local businesses and everyday essentials, residents can make the quick ten-minute drive into Brownwood for major grocery stores, healthcare, and restaurants. It is an easy, practical spot to enjoy quiet country living while staying close to regional hubs and outdoor recreation at nearby Lake Brownwood.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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