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270 FM 149 W, Anderson, TX 77830Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 1,820, give or take 271 civilian veterans in Grimes County.
By ACS estimates, Grimes County has the 92nd largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.
| Measure | Grimes County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 29 percent below the Texas share; below the national share. | 36 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 12 percent below the Texas share; below the national share. | 19 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Grimes County number about 559, give or take 117; their 31 percent share is above Texas's 20 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 13 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Grimes County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Grimes County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Grimes County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $41,280 ± $17,500 | $58,337 ± $490 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $33,763 ± $2,715 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 5.0% ± 3.2 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 45.2% ± 11.1 points | 31.1% ± 0.4 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 69.7% ± 14.2 points | 75.0% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 1.2% ± 6.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 91.0% ± 8.9 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 21.9% ± 6.5 points | 34.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 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 slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 2,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 704 veterans in Grimes County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 159 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 57 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 87 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 212 |
| 100 percent | 189 |
FY2019: 443 recipients. Change to FY2025: +261.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 67 VA-backed home loans out of 646 home loans made in Grimes County (10.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $439,000.
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).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 624, give or take 157) and post-9/11 only (about 301, give or take 139).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $19.7 million in compensation and pension spending and about $12.5 million in medical care spending in Grimes County for FY2025.
Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030-4211
New-patient wait for mental health: 37 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 68 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Bryan VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1651 Rock Prairie Road, Suite 100, College Station, TX 77845-8652
New-patient wait for mental health: 31 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 40 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 18 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Spring Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
14300 Corner Stone Village Drive, Suite 110, Houston, TX 77014
about 49 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Houston VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
6900 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77030
about 69 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Grimes County is Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center (opens in a new tab) in Temple, TX, about 89 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Grimes County is Houston West Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Houston, TX, about 62 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.
Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038
281-447-8686
About 52.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770
About 110.2 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.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Bryan/College Station/Brazos Valley CoC counted 2 veterans experiencing homelessness (1 sheltered, 1 unsheltered).
TX-701 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 9 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 Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 713-791-1414. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
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.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
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.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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