Bastrop County
MyTownView tracks 3 municipalities in Bastrop County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
3Municipalities
26,935Residents
33Articles
$77,547Avg. Median Income
$306,800Avg. Home Value
Recent News
33Apr 15Bastrop school bus crash driver eligible for parole this week, release uncertainBastropMar 31Affidavit: Bastrop Home Depot shooting suspect allegedly fired at car carrying 2 childrenBastropMar 30Crews battle brush fire in southwest Bastrop CountyBastropMar 30Sandy Creek Fire in Bastrop County fully contained at 13 acres; 2 structures destroyedBastropMar 27Bastrop Home Depot shooting suspect faces seven aggravated assault chargesBastropMar 26Driver arrested on suspected DWI after six-vehicle collision in ElginElginMar 26After Spring Pine Fire scorches Bastrop State Park, officials urge caution with burn ban still in placeBastropMar 25One hospitalized after rollover crash involving two vehicles near ElginElginMar 25Suspect identified after AR-15 shooting in Bastrop Home Depot parking lotBastropMar 25Man arrested after allegedly shooting at vehicles at Home Depot store in BastropBastropMar 23Spring Pine fire in Bastrop State Park burns 46 acres, 100% containedBastropMar 23Crews work to contain 40-acre wildfire in Bastrop State ParkBastropMar 2346-acre wildfire in Bastrop State Park now 75% containedBastropFeb 23'Charlie Kirk Corridor’ road designation withdrawn in Bastrop CountyBastropFeb 4Elgin High students protest ICE despite warnings from Gov. Abbott, Texas Education AgencyElgin
Rankings in Bastrop County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BastropBastrop | +6.4% |
| 2 | ElginBastrop | +5.2% |
| 3 | SmithvilleBastrop | +4.6% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SmithvilleBastrop | 13.0 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | ElginBastrop | 13.7 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | BastropBastrop | 41.4 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BastropBastrop | 0.31% |
| 2 | ElginBastrop | 0.35% |
| 3 | SmithvilleBastrop | 0.36% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BastropBastrop | 67 / 100 |
| 2 | ElginBastrop | 62 / 100 |
| 3 | SmithvilleBastrop | 60 / 100 |