Casey's General Store # 5024

Casey's General Store # 5024 is a new 4,570-square-foot convenience store with fuel facilities located on State Highway 31 in Athens, Henderson County. The project, developed by Casey's Construction Division, is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with construction work set to begin in January 2026. This new construction filing represents a specific investment in the local retail landscape, distinct from the various additions and renovations registered in the area.

The estimated cost for this build is $762,000, resulting in a cost of $167 per square foot. This figure is close to the county median of $153 per square foot for similar new construction projects in Henderson County. While the total cost is near the median estimated cost of $783,000, the scheduled build window of 364 days is longer than the county median of 193 days.

Design and Registration Details

Interplan Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record for this project. They are also responsible for the design of several other Casey's locations, including stores in Abilene, Gladewater, and Burnet, as well as a Prime Market in Magnolia. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is James A Gee. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in February 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month.

Casey's Construction Division has three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,286,000, including two closed projects in Abilene and one in Gladewater. This Athens location follows a consistent development pattern for the brand, utilizing a standardized scope of work for new convenience stores with fuel. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, with no public funding sources listed in the record.

Local Context

The store is situated in ZIP code 75752, where the U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 7,391. The median household income in this area is $58,185, and the median owner-occupied home value is $197,900. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, with 3,217 housing units recorded. The Henderson County unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in June 2026, a figure that is higher than a year earlier.