Mabank High School, 2009
Mabank’s story
126 years in pictures
Census counts: 963 in 1930, 4,050 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1920 on.
- 1900Mabank is settled
MabankTX
A town of 7,294, settled in 1900.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
7,294
2025 Census estimate · +78.6% since 2020
Typical home
$270K
−1.1% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
33.1
years
Jobs based here
2,776
A job hub
TownGrade
B
#122 of 640 in TX
Is Mabank a good place to live?
Mabank is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B overall, 122nd of 640 graded towns in Texas, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its public schools beat 68% of Texas towns on state tests and graduation. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 70% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $270K, 3 years of the Dallas metro’s $90K median household income. On walkability, just 83 of Texas’ 999 towns do better. The biggest park or preserve is George Watts Memorial Park, at 43 acres.
What makes Mabank stand out
Where Mabank beats most towns.
A growing town
Mabank has grown 138% since 2010
3,035 counted in 2010 and 4,050 in 2020; an estimated 7,294 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 78.6% since 2020, after 33.4% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Mabank grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Mabank is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 27% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 3.1% of households have no carA−Open →HealthTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman 15.8 miles awayCOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Jobs & income$55K median household incomeBOpen →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landCOpen →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateCold winters, 95° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market64 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 33.1; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mabank: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mabank, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Mabank water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Mabank’s trash rules yet
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 hereKaufman County Early Voting ClerkKaufman County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes75147, 75156, 7514375147 86% · 75156 8% · 75143 6%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 Mabank.
Mabank draws workers from Gun Barrel City and beyond, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About one in seven working residents works right in Mabank
2,776 jobs are based in Mabank, 1.5 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 2,107 in 2013 to 2,776.
Most working residents leave Mabank for work: only 14% work in town. 5% of Mabank residents live below the poverty line, against 12% in Texas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Mabank has added 669 jobs, to 2,776 in 2023.
14%work in town
| Mabank | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 14% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Mabank14%
Dallas11%
Gun Barrel City6%
Plano3%
Irving3%
49 mi
median commute distance
2,776
jobs based in Mabank
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 77% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
Mabank earns a B+ for schools
Its public schools are run by Mabank ISD. Three of its 6 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Mabank H S, with 1,173 students.
68%of TX districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 723 | B+ |
| Mabank H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,173 | B+ |
| Mabank J HTop results in townGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 652 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthC
Mabank earns a C for health
Against the 7,385 U.S. towns with household incomes like Mabank’s, it is healthier than 55%, so its C isn’t only a matter of income.
26% of Mabank adults have been diagnosed with depression, above both Texas’ towns (22%) and U.S. towns (23%). 19% of adults report frequent mental distress in Mabank. Mabank beats the Texas average on 4 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
30%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Mabank | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 22% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
4 better15 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Mabank | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 14% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 14.6% | 16.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 5.7% |
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
15.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
43rd
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Mabank
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities. Since 1990, 10 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mabank.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
10
paid flood claims since 1990
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mabank has four seasons and hot summers
July afternoons average 94.4°, hotter than in 95% of U.S. towns; January nights average 36°.
Mabank has mild winters and hot summers. Mabank’s July high is 94°F.
95°summer high
| Mabank | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 94°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 36°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–59°
Spring55–76°
Summer72–93°
Fall55–78°
Nov 14
typical first frost
Mar 16
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
#341for trails in TX
| Mabank | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.5% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
1.5%
conserved · 83 of 5,615 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. George Watts Memorial Park | 0.7 mi | 43 |
| 2. Mabank Veterans Memorial and Pavilion Park | 0.4 mi | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Safety
Crime reported in Mabank
Mabank's reported crime rate is below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 19 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Mabank | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.4 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 9.1 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Mabank2.4
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Mabank9.1
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
19
violent crimes reported in 2025
73
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade B−
Mabank earns a B− for cost of living
The typical value, about $270K, is 7% below its August 2022 peak. 67.8% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 51.7% across Texas.
44% of Mabank households own their home. The typical Mabank home is worth about $270,000, down 1.1% in a year, 9% below the Texas typical home. The median rent in Mabank is $994 a month.
$270KZillow home value
| Mabank | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 44% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $994 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Mabank$270K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
64
days on market
99.3%
sale-to-list price
−1.1%
value change, 1 year
12
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mabank
20pages on Mabank
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 68% of TX districts · 6 schoolsSafety2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthCBetter than TX on 4 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$270K typical home · down 1.1% in a yearWork & commuteB$55K median household income · 2,776 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 27% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mabank; the nearest are
Trinity Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Athens19 mi$2,640 in-state tuitionUniversity of North Texas at DallasUniversity or college · Public · Dallas45 mi$9,595 in-state tuitionHill CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hillsboro62.4 mi$3,570 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Mabank residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,528 people come to Mabank for work
Where Mabank’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,776jobs based in Mabank
14%of working residents work in town
49 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Mabank
Town in Kaufman and Henderson counties in Texas, United States
Mabank ( MAY-bank) is a town in Henderson and Kaufman counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 4,050 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1900
- Area
- 7.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 394 ft
- ZIP code
- 75147, 75156
- Area code
- 903
Mabank’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Mabank.
Gun Barrel CityMabank
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabank | #122 | B | B− | — | B+ | C |
| Gun Barrel City | #395 | C− | B− | C | B+ | C− |
Mabank reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Mabank with a neighbor →
Questions about Mabank
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mabank, TX a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Mabank grades B overall, better than 60% of U.S. towns and #122 of 640 in Texas. It grades C for health and B+ for schools.
Is Mabank, TX expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.