Douglas House
Bullard’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 317 in 1950, 3,318 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers and 2 maps from 1946 on.
- 1883Bullard is settled
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Population
5,301
2025 Census estimate · +39.2% since 2020
Typical home
$372K
−0.9% in a year
Household income
$119K
median
Median age
29.8
years
Jobs based here
970
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#5 of 640 in TX
Why does Bullard grade so well?
Because it does well by almost any measure. Bullard earns an A, 5th of 640 graded towns in Texas. Crime is low: it reports less per resident than 91% of U.S. towns, its schools rank ahead of 91% of Texas towns, and it is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns. Its lowest mark, a C, is in cost of living. On hazard risk, just 39 of Texas’ 1,000 towns do better.
What makes Bullard stand out
Where Bullard beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA
Lower risk than 91% of U.S. communities
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bullard0.2
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
94% less violent crime than TX
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
BULLARD ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bullard El | 3–4 | 423 |
| Bullard Pri | 1–2 | 409 |
| Bullard Early Childhood | PK–K | 249 |
SchoolsA
#19 of the 642 Texas towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
A growing town
Bullard has grown 88% since 2010
2,463 counted in 2010 and 3,318 in 2020; an estimated 5,301 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 39.2% since 2020, after 34.7% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Bullard grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Bullard is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listAOpen →SafetyAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →HealthUT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital 12.9 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.8 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 0% conserved landDOpen →History2 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life2.3 library visits per resident; 2.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 94° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market70 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 29.8–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bullard: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bullard, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Bullard water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFridayTrash dayTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSmith County Early Voting ClerkSmith County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2026
ZIP code7575775757 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bullard.
Bullard carries less natural-hazard risk than nearly all of Texas (mostly inland flooding), has schools in the top 5% of Texas and has hotter summers than most of the country, though not than most of Texas.
SafetyA
Violent crime in Bullard is lower than in most of Texas or the rest of the country
Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
The rate of thefts and burglaries for Bullard comes to 4 per 1,000 residents, against 10.7 in Texas’ towns and 9.9 across U.S. towns.
91%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Bullard | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.2 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bullard0.2
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bullard4
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
91st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
98th
percentile among TX towns
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
22
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsA
For schools, Bullard earns an A
That grade ranks #19 of the 642 Texas towns we grade for schools.
Three of its 7 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. The largest public high school is Bullard H S, with 909 students. Public schools: Bullard ISD.
91%of TX districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 478 | A |
| Bullard H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 909 | A |
| Bullard ElTop results in townGrades 3–4 | Grades 3–4 | 423 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
The biggest natural risk in Bullard is inland flooding, at a very low overall level
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 96% of Texas towns; that rating is what its A for hazard risk is built on.
Bullard’s FEMA hazard score comes in at 9 of 100. Since 2008, Bullard has seen 2 flood insurance claims paid out. 45% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 19%. Federal aid has come to Bullard households in 7 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
9risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
2
paid flood claims since 2008
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA−
For health, Bullard earns an A−
Its widest gap with Texas is no health insurance: 10.3% of those 18–64 have no health insurance, against 19.1% statewide. Against the 5,905 U.S. towns with household incomes like Bullard’s, it is less healthy than 54%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
In Bullard, 9.2% of adults have diabetes, below both the Texas town median (13%) and the median of U.S. towns (12%). Among adults here, 21% get no exercise outside work. Of 31 CDC measures, Bullard beats the Texas average on 11 and trails it on 2.
75%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Bullard | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.2% | 13% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
11 better18 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Bullard | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.3% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.1% | 19.3% |
| More adults with depression | 25.6% | 21.2% |
UT Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital
12.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
80th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About half of Bullard’s working residents commute to Tyler
Jobs based here grew from 473 in 2013 to 970.
The share of workers in Bullard who do their job from home: 7.2%. For most workers, Bullard is a place to come home to: only 4% work in town. Employers in Bullard added 497 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 970. The typical household income here is $119,000.
4%work in town
| Bullard | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 9.7% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Bullard4%
Tyler45%
Jacksonville4%
Dallas3%
Houston2%
14 mi
median commute distance
970
jobs based in Bullard
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 44% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade C
Zillow puts the typical Bullard home at about $372K
For Bullard, the typical rent is $1,471 a month. 86% of households live in a home they own here. On the market locally: a median 70 days to sell.
$372KZillow home value
| Bullard | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,471 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Bullard$372K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
70
days on market
97.8%
sale-to-list price
−0.9%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Bullard, expect mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons average 93.4°: hotter than most of the country, but cooler than 81% of Texas places with climate records; January nights average 36.5°.
Snow is almost unheard of. Bullard’s peak summer temperature is 93°F.
94°summer high
| Bullard | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 93°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 37°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–60°
Spring54–76°
Summer71–92°
Fall55–78°
Nov 21
typical first frost
Mar 7
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Young adults are more common in Bullard than in Texas
The median household earns $118,860, against $78,476 across Texas, one input to its B+ for jobs and income.
Adults 18 to 34 are nearly a third of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 30% of residents (38% statewide). Just over two fifths of Bullard adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Also worth knowing: since 2020, Bullard has grown 39%, to 5,301 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
29.8median age · TX 35.6
| Bullard | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.8 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 23% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 14% | 18% |
BullardTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
27%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school11%
Some college21%
Associate’s18%
Bachelor’s31%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Bullard | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.9% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 26.6% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.8% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.2% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.1% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 11.4% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.8% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.5% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.3% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.9% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsD
Protected land: 0.3% of Bullard
Just 8 of its 2,781 acres are conserved, so there is little public open land in Bullard itself; its outdoors grade is D.
Bullard has one park or preserve, 8 acres in all.
0.3%conserved
0.3%
conserved · 8 of 2,781 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bullard Kids Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 8 attractions →Caldwell Zoo and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bullard. Close and well known come first.
16 mi Zoo & aquariumCaldwell Zoo
39 mi MuseumCaddo Mounds State Historic Site
14 mi GardenRose Garden Center
15 mi MuseumDiscovery Science Place
32 mi MuseumMuseum for East Texas Culture33 mi GardenEast Texas Arboretum and Botanical SocietySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Caldwell Zoo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Caddo Mounds State Historic Site: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rose Garden Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Discovery Science Place: Paul M. Budd, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum for East Texas Culture: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bullard
20pages on Bullard
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 91% of TX districts · 7 schoolsSafetyA0.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than TX on 11 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC$372K typical home · down 0.9% in a yearWork & commuteB+$119K median household income · 970 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 9% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Bullard
Baptist Missionary Association Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Jacksonville12 mi$10,050 tuitionThe University of Texas at TylerUniversity or college · Public · Tyler12.4 mi$9,736 in-state tuitionJacksonville CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Jacksonville12.5 mi$8,850 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Bullard residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Bullard for work
Where Bullard’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
970jobs based in Bullard
4%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bullard
Town in Texas, United States
Bullard is a small town in the Smith and Cherokee counties in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Texas. U.S. Route 69 and Farm-to-Market Roads 2137, 2493, and 344 intersect here, about 15 miles (24 km) south of the larger city of Tyler. Its population was 3,318 at the 2020 census, up from 2,463 at the 2010 census. The Smith County portion of the town is part of the Tyler metropolitan statistical area, while the Cherokee County portion is part of the Jacksonville micropolitan statistical area. Bullard was earlier known as "Etna" and "Hewsville". The town is named for John H. Bullard, a Confederate soldier, and Emma Eugenia (Erwin) Bullard. In 1881, John Bullard opened the Hewsville p…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 505 ft
- ZIP code
- 75757
- Area code
- 903
Questions about Bullard
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bullard, TX a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Bullard grades A overall, better than 93% of U.S. towns and #5 of 640 in Texas. It grades A− for health, A for safety and A for schools.
Is Bullard, TX safe?
Yes, by national standards. Bullard reports less crime per resident than 91% of U.S. towns, an A Safety Grade: 1 violent and 22 property crimes in 2025.
Is Bullard, TX expensive?
That is 5 years of the area's median household income ($74,192 across the Tyler, TX metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
What is Bullard, TX known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Nick Rumbelow and Hagen Smith.