Tolar Baptist Church, 2012
Tolar’s story
136 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2012.
- 1890Tolar is settled
TolarTX
A town of 1,472, settled in 1890. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Photo: Renelibrary · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,472
2025 Census estimate · +55.3% since 2020
Typical home
$421K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
23.7
years
Jobs based here
86
A commuter town
Is Tolar a good place to live?
Tolar’s best subject grade is an A− for schools; its weakest is a D for walkability. Tolar’s median age is 23.7 years, below both the Texas town median (35.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 4 of the 489 Texas towns we compare have a lower property crime rate than Tolar. Only 63 of Texas’ 1,000 towns score lower on the outdoors. Tolar has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Tolar stand out
Where Tolar beats most towns.
Small town
1,472 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Tolar grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Tolar is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4 of 20; 3.6% of households have no car; 0.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsA−Open →Jobs & income$91K median household incomeCOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →HealthLake Granbury Medical Center 7.1 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History1 notable person born hereC−Open →Civic life1.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Tolar: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tolar, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Tolar water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Tolar’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 hereHood County Early Voting ClerkHood County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2026
ZIP code7647676476 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 Tolar.
Who lives here
More children than Texas overall
Children under 18 are 46% of residents (25% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 27% of residents (38% statewide). 6.9% of residents are 65 or older in Tolar, against 14% in Texas’ towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Tolar has grown 55% since 2020, to 1,472 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
23.7median age · TX 35.6
| Tolar | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 6.9% | 14% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 23% | 29% |
TolarTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school30%
Some college31%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.3 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Tolar | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 24.7% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 21.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.5% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.3% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 3.3% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 1.8% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.1% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.2% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.4% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.8% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.5% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,500, single groups can be off by several points
SchoolsA−
Public schools in Tolar beat 83% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Tolar ISD. Its two schools are below.
83%of TX districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolar ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 418 | B |
| Tolar J HTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 194 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade B
A typical Tolar home is worth about $421K
The typical Tolar home is worth about $421,000, about the same as a year ago, 42% above the Texas typical home. The median rent in Tolar is $1,700 a month.
$421KZillow home value
| Tolar | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,700 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Tolar$421K
Texas$296K
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
Most of Tolar’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Tolar for work: only 0% work in town. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Tolar. Since 2013, Tolar has added 65 jobs, to 86 in 2023.
0%work in town
| Tolar | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Tolar0%
Granbury16%
Fort Worth12%
Stephenville3%
Weatherford3%
39 mi
median commute distance
86
jobs based in Tolar
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 11% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Tolar has mild winters and hot summers
Tolar has mild winters and hot summers. Tolar’s July high is 95°F.
95°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring54–77°
Summer72–94°
Fall55–78°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Residents of Tolar are healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Tolar beats the Texas average on 8 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 20% of Tolar adults binge drink. Among 642 Texas towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Tolar.
61%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Tolar | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 74% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 13% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 22% | 23% |
31 measures vs. Texas
8 better20 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Tolar | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.3% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.1% | 12.7% |
| More adults with depression | 26.8% | 21.2% |
Lake Granbury Medical Center
7.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Safety
Compared with most of Texas and the rest of the country, violent crime in Tolar is lower
Only 6 of the 489 Texas towns we compare have a lower violent crime rate than Tolar. Tolar's reported crime rate is well below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Tolar0
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Tolar0.7
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Tolar
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesWildfire
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 37 attractions →Dinosaur Valley State Park and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Tolar. Close and well known come first.
11 mi State parkDinosaur Valley State Park
39 mi Stadium & arenaAmon G. Carter Stadium
13 mi MuseumCreation Evidence Museum16 mi Zoo & aquariumFossil Rim Wildlife Center
40 mi MuseumFort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
27 mi MuseumVintage Grill & Car MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Dinosaur Valley State Park: Gordon Reid, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Amon G. Carter Stadium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Creation Evidence Museum: Ian Juby, Public domain · Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge: Simmy27star, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vintage Grill & Car Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tolar
19pages on Tolar
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 83% of TX districts · 2 schoolsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than TX on 8 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB$421K typical home · up 0.4% in a yearWork & commuteC$91K median household income · 86 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 51% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tolar; the nearest are
Tarleton State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Stephenville21.1 mi$8,302 in-state tuitionTarrant County College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Fort Worth42.4 mi$1,863 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Tolar residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Tolar for work
Where Tolar’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
86jobs based in Tolar
0%of working residents work in town
39 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Tolar
City in Texas, United States
Tolar is a city in Hood County, Texas, United States. Its population was 941 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Granbury, Texas, micropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft
- ZIP code
- 76476
- Area code
- 254
Questions about Tolar
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tolar, TX a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Is Tolar, 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.