Kaufman County
MyTownView tracks 14 municipalities in Kaufman County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
14Municipalities
80,920Residents
40Articles
12Meetings (30d)
$95,754Avg. Median Income
$291,779Avg. Home Value
Recent News
40Apr 7Terrell police investigate homicide after man found shot at Breezy Hill ParkTerrellApr 7Kaufman County leads Texas in population growth as affordability pushes expansion eastKaufmanApr 2One dead, one injured after shooting in Kaufman County; suspects at largeKaufmanMar 3011-year-old found shot at Kaufman County elementary school playground; another 11-year-old in custody, police sayKaufmanMar 30Forney standoff suspect accused of damaging vehicles, threatening neighborsForneyMar 29Child shot near a Crandall ISD Elementary school Sunday, police sayCrandallMar 27Kaufman County's ‘sustainable city’ falls apart amid conflicting claims over whyKaufmanMar 23Officials closed Forney Community Park Sunday due to criminal activity from teenagersForneyMar 17Crews respond to 18-wheeler fire on US 80 in Forney, againForneyMar 12Massive Kemp’s ridley sea turtle rescued after washing ashore on Texas coastKempMar 12DPS identifies victims in fatal U.S. 80 crash in ForneyForneyMar 8Community mourns Kemp student killed in Highway 198 crashKempMar 6Forney woman says previous homeowner's outstanding water bill paid by anonymous donorForneyMar 5Video shows road crew braving chest-deep water in attempt to clear flooded U.S. 80 in ForneyForneyFeb 23NFL scouting combine: Texas Longhorns players to watchCombine
Meetings
12Recent
Apr 15Board of Public WorksForneyVideoApr 8Planning and Zoning CommissionOak GroveAgendaApr 6Board of Aldermen Packet LibraryOak GroveAgendaApr 6Board of Aldermen Agendas/Minutes/MediaOak GroveAgendaApr 2City CouncilForneyVideoApr 1Board of Public WorksForneyVideoMar 31Plan CommissionForneyVideoMar 24Park BoardOak GroveAgendaRankings in Kaufman County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County)Kaufman | +47.0% |
| 2 | MabankKaufman | +15.8% |
| 3 | ForneyKaufman | +11.7% |
| 4 | CrandallKaufman | +10.6% |
| 5 | TerrellKaufman | +7.1% |
Safest Cities
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County)Kaufman | 0.14% |
| 2 | TaltyKaufman | 0.21% |
| 3 | CombineKaufman | 0.26% |
| 4 | ForneyKaufman | 0.28% |
| 5 | MabankKaufman | 0.28% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County)Kaufman | 88 / 100 |
| 2 | TaltyKaufman | 80 / 100 |
| 3 | CombineKaufman | 73 / 100 |
| 4 | ForneyKaufman | 70 / 100 |
| 5 | MabankKaufman | 70 / 100 |
Municipalities
Combine
Pop. 2,785Income $94,756Homes $323,800
City (Mayor-Council)
Cottonwood
Pop. 254Income $99,038Homes $293,200
City (Mayor-Council)
Crandall
Pop. 4,763Income $88,997Homes $303,000
City (Mayor-Council)
Forney
Pop. 31,532Income $104,112Homes $346,400
City (Mayor-Council)
Grays Prairie
Pop. 334Income $128,750Homes $300,000
Village (President-Trustee)
Kaufman
Pop. 8,538Income $62,931Homes $221,800
City (Mayor-Council)
Kemp
Pop. 1,302Income $55,833Homes $168,100
City (Mayor-Council)
Mabank
Pop. 5,187Income $54,889Homes $254,900
Town (Board of Trustees)
Oak Grove
Pop. 615Income $121,563Homes $276,700
Town (Board of Trustees)
Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County)
Pop. 1,192Income $97,188Homes $335,500
City (Mayor-Council)
Rosser
Pop. 469Income $127,188Homes $277,000
Village (President-Trustee)
Scurry
Pop. 702Income $84,732Homes $282,700
Town (Board of Trustees)
Talty
Pop. 2,881Income $154,732Homes $483,300
Town (Board of Trustees)
Terrell
Pop. 20,366Income $65,842Homes $218,500
City (Mayor-Council)