List of towns and cities in Galveston County, Texas

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Galveston County, located in the state of Texas, is recognized for its rich history and vibrant coastal lifestyle. Home to the renowned Galveston Island, the county boasts beautiful beaches, historic architecture, and diverse cultural attractions. Visitors can explore the historic Strand District, renowned for its Victorian-era buildings, as well as the iconic Galveston Seawall. The county's robust maritime heritage is showcased at the Texas Seaport Museum and the historic 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. With an array of natural reserves and parks, including Galveston Island State Park, the region offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and wildlife observation. Galveston County also hosts various festivals and events, contributing to its lively and inviting atmosphere.

Galveston County (TX) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages1
Population53,695
Area213 sq mi
Density252 /sq mi
Altitude7 ft
Median Household Income$44,902
Poverty rate22%
Unemployment rate4.9%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)28%
Crime rate5.9 per 1000 residents

Environmental risk in Galveston County, TX

Overall riskRelatively High
Expected Annual LossVery High
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceVery High
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskRelatively Low
Cold Wave RiskVery High
Drought RiskRelatively Low
Earthquake RiskVery Low
Hail RiskRelatively Moderate
Heat Wave RiskRelatively High
Hurricane RiskRelatively High
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Low
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively High
Riverine Flooding RiskVery High
Strong Wind RiskRelatively Low
Tornado RiskRelatively High
Tsunami RiskInsufficient Data
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively Moderate
Winter Weather RiskRelatively High

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Galveston County administration contact details

Galveston County administration contact details
Address722 Moody Avenue, Galveston, TX 77550
County seatGalveston
Phone number409-766-2200
Official websitehttps://www.galvestoncountytx.gov/
County ClerkDwight D. Sullivan
County AuditorJeffrey D. Branick
County CommissionerDarrell Apffel
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Galveston County:

  • LEAGUE CITY

    League City is a City in Galveston county with -100 000 inhabitants.

  • GALVESTON

    Galveston is a City in Galveston county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • TEXAS CITY

    Texas City is a City in Galveston county with -50 000 inhabitants.

  • FRIENDSWOOD

    Friendswood is a City in Galveston county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • DICKINSON

    Dickinson is a City in Galveston county with -20 000 inhabitants.

  • LA MARQUE

    La Marque is a City in Galveston county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • SANTA FE

    Santa Fe is a City in Galveston county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • HITCHCOCK

    Hitchcock is a City in Galveston county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • KEMAH

    Kemah is a City in Galveston county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • BAYOU VISTA

    Bayou Vista is a City in Galveston county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • CLEAR LAKE SHORES

    Clear Lake Shores is a City in Galveston county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • JAMAICA BEACH

    Jamaica Beach is a Village in Galveston county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • TIKI ISLAND

    Tiki Island is a Village in Galveston county with -1 000 inhabitants.

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