Freestone County

MyTownView tracks 4 municipalities in Freestone County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

4Municipalities
7,625Residents
13Articles
$61,000Avg. Median Income
$133,625Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Feb 11Fairfield Police Department appoints new Chief of PoliceFairfieldJan 27Suspected impaired driver injured after crashing into TxDOT truck near TeagueTeagueNov 24Search for runaway, 15, leads to arrest of man, 18, Fairfield Police say possible human trafficking charges pendingFairfieldNov 19Fairfield Police Chief to retireFairfieldNov 13Small aircraft crashes in Teague, Texas, due to catastrophic engine failureTeagueNov 13No injuries reported after small aircraft crashes in Teague due to catastrophic engine failureTeagueOct 27Fairfield police officer shoots, kills driver of pickup who collided head-on with patrol unitFairfieldOct 11Woman arrested for DWI after found unconscious at Teague Sonic drive-thruTeagueAug 232-A-DAYS 2025: WorthamWorthamAug 192-A-DAYS 2025: TeagueTeagueJun 16Highway 84 closed at site of deadly accident west of Teague, TexasTeagueApr 28Wortham and Mexia police seize meth, cash and firearm during raidWorthamOct 16Texas Medical Board suspends license of medical director at Wortham med spa where Jenifer Cleveland was administered IV therapyWortham

Rankings in Freestone County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1WorthamFreestone+17.9%
2TeagueFreestone+1.0%
3FairfieldFreestone+0.9%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1TeagueFreestone9.5 total crimes per 1k
2FairfieldFreestone14.7 total crimes per 1k
3WorthamFreestone16.4 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1FairfieldFreestone0.23%
2TeagueFreestone0.29%
3WorthamFreestone0.31%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1FairfieldFreestone77 / 100
2TeagueFreestone69 / 100
3WorthamFreestone67 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Fairfield

Pop. 2,924Income $47,250Homes $169,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Kirvin

Pop. 65Income $89,000Homes $116,100
Town (Board of Trustees)

Teague

Pop. 3,476Income $61,433Homes $119,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Wortham

Pop. 1,160Income $46,316Homes $129,000
Town (Board of Trustees)