Population:
34,147 in Burnet County based on the 2000
census. (Source: US CENSUS - BURNET CO.)
50.6% growth between 1990-2000 (Source: US CENSUS - BURNET CO.)
41,899 Projected 2005 Population (Source: Texas
State Data Center )
17,044 in Llano County based on the 2000
census. (Source: US CENSUS - LLANO CO.)
46.5% growth between 1990-2000 (Source: US CENSUS - LLANO CO.)
17,248 Projected 2005 Population (Source: Texas
State Data Center )
COMPLETE REGIONAL
DEMOGRAPHICS
Land Area:
Llano County - 935 square miles
Burnet County - 995 square miles
Location:
In Texas Hill Country on the Colorado River, 47 miles northwest of Austin, 85 miles north
of San Antonio. In the middle of the Highland Lakes area, the largest chain of lakes
in Texas, the region is home to Lake Buchannan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls
providing an abundance of recreational opportunities. The Highland Lakes are managed
by the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Mild, fairly dry climate with hot summers. Area is
subject to tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding. Winter brings
occasional snowfalls.
Cost of Living:
Average.
Median Housing cost: $84,000 (higher for lake communities).
Taxes:
Sales Tax:
6.25% in the unincorporated areas of the counties
8.25% in the Cities of Marble Falls, Burnet & Llano
Sales Tax Exmptions: Groceries,
prescriptions.
State Income Tax: None.
Intangibles Tax: None.
Inheritance Tax: None, except what
state takes from federal taxes, paid on estates of more than $600,000.
Property Tax:
Homestead exemption: $5,000 or
$15,000 if age 65 or older, off assessed value for school portion of taxes; $3,000 off
assessed value for county special road-tax portion.
Public Safety:
58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in 1993, less than the Texas average of 64.39, according
to the Marble Falls Police Department.
Religion:
Most denominations are represented by churches throughout the region. For lists of
churches in the various communities, please visit the individual communities.
Education:
List of Area Public and Private Schools
Secondary Education:
Texas Tech University Hill Country -
Highland Lakes - Marble Falls, Tx.
Central Texas Community College - Burnet, Tx.
Austin
Community College - Austin, Tx.
The University of Texas at Austin - Austin,
Tx.
St. Edwards University - Austin, Tx.
Employment:
Job opportunities are abundant in this fast growing community. Several member
agencies and resources can help with your job search:
Texas Workforce Commission
Transportation:
No local public transportation, but the Burnet County Community Transit has buses that
link cities within the county. Austin has the nearest commercial airport and San Antonio's
airport provides a convenient alternative.
Private planes will find accommodations at the Burnet
Municipal Airport, Llano Municipal Airport, Spicewood Airport or Horseshoe Bay
Airpark. View aeronautical map of the area
Health:
Seton Highland Lakes Medical Center in
Burnet, 12 miles north of Marble Falls, is an acute-care facility with 42 beds. StarFlight
helicopter ambulance in Austin and Air Life in San Antonio serve the area. The town has
five general practitioners and 10 specialized physicians.
Llano Memorial Hospital in
Llano, 30 miles west of Marble Falls is also an acute-care facility with 30 beds.
Housing:
The Highland Lakes
Association of REALTORS® can help you find a real estate broker in the area.
The Building Industry Association of the
Highland Lakes can help you locate a builder in the region.
Parks:
The Highland Lakes offer an abundance of opportunities for
camping with access to the lakes. These lakes are managed by the Lower Colorado
River Authority which operates a number of parks. You can view their park list here. There are
also local public parks in the cities of Marble Falls, Burnet, Llano, and Granite Shoals.
These can be found within their respective websites listed on the Useful Links page.
Historic Sites:
With dozens of historic sites throughout the region, the Cities of
Bertram, Burnet, Castell, Kingsland, Llano, Marble Falls and Spicewood offer a wealth of
history to visit. View a complete list of, national and state registered landmarks
and historic sites in the area.
