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Blanco County, TX Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Offices for Blanco County

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Blanco

County veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the office for an appointment and ask what to bring.

402 Blanco Ave, Blanco County South Annex, Blanco, TX

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

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Getting help in Blanco County

Blanco County Veterans Service Office: Appointment only; call or text the published service number. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.

2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · Blanco County service information (opens in a new tab)

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Veterans in Blanco County

The ACS estimates about 866, give or take 175 civilian veterans in Blanco County.

Among Texas's 254 counties, Blanco County ranks 139th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureBlanco CountyTexasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating25 percent

below the Texas share; below the national share.

36 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher9 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Blanco County has about 152, give or take 72 veterans 75 and older, making up 18 percent of its veterans compared with 20 percent in Texas.

Veterans under 35 account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Blanco County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans in Blanco County number about 144, give or take 68; their 17 percent share is above Texas's 12 percent.

Income, work and education in Blanco County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureBlanco CountyTexasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$67,039 ± $13,977$58,337 ± $490$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$41,104 ± $3,232$39,496 ± $171$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over5.3% ± 4.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over23.4% ± 8.3 points31.1% ± 0.4 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6480.9% ± 14.4 points75.0% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 8.8 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over98.9% ± 1.8 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over41.7% ± 9.9 points34.4% ± 0.4 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Blanco County

VA reports 409 veterans in Blanco County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent82
30 to 40 percent40
50 to 60 percent41
70 to 90 percent123
100 percent123

FY2019: 221 recipients. Change to FY2025: +188.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Blanco County

In 2025, lenders reported 35 VA-backed home loans out of 305 home loans made in Blanco County (11.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $498,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 237, give or take 106) and Vietnam era only (about 209, give or take 87).

For questions about post-9/11 exposure rules, read the PACT Act guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Blanco County

VA reported about $10.3 million in compensation and pension spending and about $5.5 million in medical care spending in Blanco County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Blanco County is Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab) in San Antonio, TX, about 54 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Blanco County is Austin Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Austin, TX, about 40 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Waco RO (station 349) and Houston RO (station 362); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209
210-820-3891

About 54.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770

About 65 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Blanco County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Blanco County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Texas Balance of State (BoS) CoC counted 568 veterans experiencing homelessness (229 sheltered, 339 unsheltered).

TX-607 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 324 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Kerrville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 830-896-2020. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Blanco County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Blanco County

  • Blanco (city): about 2,175 residents
  • Johnson City (city): about 1,921 residents
  • Round Mountain (town): about 81 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Texas benefits

Qualifying Texas veterans rated 100 percent or paid at that rate through individual unemployability receive a full residence homestead property tax exemption.

Texas offers eligible spouses and dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption.

See every Texas benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Blanco County

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Mario Hamilton

Claims agent · Leander · TX · About 42 miles away

VA-accredited since 2017 · checked

VA accreditation number 40536

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Jesus Simental

Claims agent · Austin · TX · About 42 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59466

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Molly Shuminer

Attorney · Austin · TX · About 42 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60627

1.0 · 1 reviews · Firm rating

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H. Farrell

Attorney · Austin · TX · About 42 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 25285

4.7 · 18 reviews · Firm rating

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Marilyn Miller

Attorney · Dripping Spring · TX · About 26 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 24029

3.7 · 9 reviews · Firm rating

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