RANK #860 / 996 · POP 62,459 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -1.1%
Lake Granbury, an 8,700-acre reservoir on the Brazos River, defines much of Hood County, Texas, offering residents and visitors opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. Granbury, the county seat, is located about 41 miles southwest of Fort Worth, with a typical commute to downtown Fort Worth taking around 45 minutes via US-377. The community maintains a small-town feel, particularly around the historic Granbury Square, which features preserved 19th-century buildings, shops, and restaurants. Beyond the lake, outdoor recreation includes hiking and biking trails at the Acton Nature Center.
Hood County attracts a mix of families seeking smaller school communities and retirees drawn to the lakeside lifestyle and community events. The local economy, while historically rooted in agriculture, is experiencing a shift. Recent developments include significant investment in data centers and energy infrastructure, with several such projects proposed or underway. These industrial projects are influencing the county's economic landscape and prompting discussions about growth and resource management. The county is served by school districts including Granbury ISD, Lipan ISD, and Tolar ISD.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.6x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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NRG Tolar Power Center (Natural Gas Plant)
NRG
|
$2,000M | Proposed |
|
MARA Granbury Digital Asset Data Center
MARA
|
$1,200M | Operating |
|
Comanche Circle Project (Data Center Campus)
Sailfish
|
$500M | Proposed |
|
Fort Spunky Data Center and Power Plant
Pacifico Energy
|
$500M | Proposed |
|
Rain Lily Solar and Storage Project
EE North America
|
$191M | Planned |
|
Apache Hill Energy Centre (Battery Energy Storage System)
Vitis Energy
|
$155M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Hood County has a Boom Town Index score of 14/100, ranking #860 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.8% and a median household income of $80,013, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Hood County is $249,400 with median rent at $1,255/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3208, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +3.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.8%. Home values changed +0.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.83% of Hood County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.