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Pettus, TX

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Population
602
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
299 ft
Median Home Value
$150,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,654
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Pettus

Pettus is a quiet rural community located along Highway 181 in Bee County, roughly 15 minutes north of Beeville. Home to fewer than 500 residents, the town began in the late 1800s as a ranching hub named after local rancher John Freeman Pettus before expanding with the railroad. Today, Highway 181 connects the town directly to Kenedy to the north and Beeville to the south, making daily commutes and supply runs straightforward.

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Much of the community energy centers on the Pettus Independent School District, where local families gather to support the Pettus Eagles. The surrounding landscape consists of open South Texas ranchland and brush country, offering a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle. It is a tight-knit crossroads where residents enjoy wide-open space while staying within easy reach of the larger towns nearby.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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