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808 Commerce St, Room 100, Refugio, TX 78377Usually Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-4:00 pm; part-time, call before visiting.
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Refugio County Veterans Service Office: Call before visiting to schedule; the position is part-time. Confirm the service location, hours and appointment with the provider before traveling.
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 401, give or take 102 civilian veterans in Refugio County.
Among Texas's 254 counties, Refugio County ranks 170th by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Refugio County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 51 percent above the Texas share; above the national share. | 36 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 17 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Veterans 75 and older in Refugio County number about 98, give or take 45; their 24 percent share is above Texas's 20 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Refugio County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Refugio County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Refugio County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $31,548 ± $12,484 | $58,337 ± $490 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $30,234 ± $3,056 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 10.0% ± 7.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 47.6% ± 13.0 points | 31.1% ± 0.4 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 91.6% ± 18.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 1.6% ± 24.6 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 90.3% ± 6.8 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 4.7% ± 2.5 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
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 reports 219 veterans in Refugio County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 59 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 15 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 20 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 60 |
| 100 percent | 65 |
FY2019: 198 recipients. Change to FY2025: +21.
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 10 VA-backed home loans out of 82 home loans made in Refugio County (12.2% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $230,000.
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 217, give or take 73) and post-9/11 only (about 45, give or take 38; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $6.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $2.7 million in medical care spending in Refugio County for FY2025.
Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab)
7400 Merton Minter Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78229-4404
New-patient wait for mental health: 14 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 23 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 119 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Victoria VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
311 Spring Green Boulevard, Victoria, TX 77904
New-patient wait for mental health: 48 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 20 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 38 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Corpus Christi Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
4646 Corona Drive, Suite 250, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
about 44 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 143 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Refugio County is Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Houston, TX, about 144 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Refugio County is San Antonio Northeast Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in San Antonio, TX, about 112 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.
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road San Antonio, TX 78209
210-820-3891
About 110.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
San Antonio National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
517 Paso Hondo Street San Antonio, TX 78202
210-820-3891
About 109.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi (opens in a new tab)
9974 IH 37 Access Rd Corpus Christi, TX 78410
361-248-4830
About 41.1 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.
No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Refugio 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, 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 Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab), 210-617-5300. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
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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