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

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Getting help in Kaufman County

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Veterans in Kaufman County

The ACS estimates about 7,170, give or take 770 civilian veterans in Kaufman County.

By ACS estimates, Kaufman County has the 36th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureKaufman CountyTexasUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating33 percent

below the Texas share; above the national share.

36 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher17 percent

below the Texas share; above the national share.

19 percent13 percent

Kaufman County has about 1,150, give or take 186 veterans 75 and older, making up 16 percent of its veterans compared with 20 percent in Texas.

Veterans under 35 in Kaufman County number about 862, give or take 282; their 12 percent share is above Texas's 11 percent.

Kaufman County has about 792, give or take 260 women veterans, making up 11 percent of its veterans compared with 12 percent in Texas.

Income, work and education in Kaufman County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureKaufman CountyTexasUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$63,283 ± $5,409$58,337 ± $490$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$40,793 ± $1,329$39,496 ± $171$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over4.0% ± 1.8 points7.0% ± 0.2 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over32.7% ± 5.0 points31.1% ± 0.4 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6480.3% ± 3.2 points75.0% ± 0.5 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 646.8% ± 4.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over93.2% ± 2.5 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over29.1% ± 5.0 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 slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 8,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Kaufman County

VA reports 4,681 veterans in Kaufman County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent544
30 to 40 percent359
50 to 60 percent473
70 to 90 percent1,464
100 percent1,841

FY2019: 1,938 recipients. Change to FY2025: +2,743.

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 Kaufman County

In 2025, lenders reported 703 VA-backed home loans out of 5,876 home loans made in Kaufman County (12.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $378,000.

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 only (about 1,630, give or take 380) and Vietnam era only (about 1,550, give or take 276).

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

VA money in Kaufman County

VA reported about $160.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $87.6 million in medical care spending in Kaufman County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Kaufman County is Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center (opens in a new tab) in Bonham, TX, about 67 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Kaufman County is Dallas Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Dallas, TX, about 33 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

Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211
214-467-3374

About 39 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 139.5 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 Kaufman County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Formerly Used Defense Sites

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.

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 Dallas VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 214-742-8387. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Kaufman County

  • Forney (city): about 31,532 residents
  • Terrell (city): about 20,366 residents
  • Heartland (unincorporated community): about 10,607 residents
  • Travis Ranch (unincorporated community): about 9,025 residents
  • Kaufman (city): about 8,538 residents
More places (14)
  • Mabank (town): about 5,187 residents
  • Crandall (city): about 4,763 residents
  • Talty (town): about 2,881 residents
  • Combine (city): about 2,785 residents
  • Poetry (town): about 1,642 residents
  • Elmo (unincorporated community): about 1,379 residents
  • Kemp (city): about 1,302 residents
  • Oak Ridge (town): about 1,192 residents
  • Scurry (town): about 702 residents
  • Post Oak Bend (city): about 651 residents
  • Oak Grove (town): about 615 residents
  • Rosser (village): about 469 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Grays Prairie (village): about 334 residents
  • Cottonwood (city): about 254 residents

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.

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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 Kaufman County

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Shawn Webb

Attorney · Forney · TX · In your county

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60633

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Julie Glover

Attorney · Dallas · TX · About 30 miles away

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 20800

4.8 · 62 reviews · Firm rating

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Jennifer Mariucci

Attorney · Dallas · TX · About 30 miles away

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VA accreditation number 50435

4.9 · 708 reviews · Firm rating

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Adam Luck

Attorney · Dallas · TX · About 30 miles away

VA-accredited since 2014 · checked

VA accreditation number 29514

4.8 · 62 reviews · Firm rating

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Eric Beatty

Attorney · Dallas · TX · About 30 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59362

4.8 · 62 reviews · Firm rating

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