Bastrop County, TX

Living in Bastrop County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 18
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 59
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 60
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 56
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Schools 12
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Residents

85k Population +12k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector68%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$52k (2010–19)
38% Built 2000 or Later
$799 Median Monthly Rent +$189 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bastrop County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Bastrop County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 2 0
Feb 52 3 0
Mar 60 3 0
Apr 67 3 0
May 75 4 0
Jun 81 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 78 3 0
Oct 69 4 0
Nov 59 3 0
Dec 50 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bastrop County

Inland Flooding77
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bastrop County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bastrop County, TX

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Austin Peace Academy
26 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Bastrop County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bastrop County, TX

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Cross Creek Hospital
27 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Bastrop County, TX

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Easterwood Field
66 miles, NE
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