Ellis County, TX

Living in Ellis County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 8
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 73
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 32
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Schools 33
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Residents

174k Population +30k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
79% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black10%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate28%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$191k Median Home Value +$55k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$851 Median Monthly Rent +$224 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas22%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ellis County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Ellis County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 3 0
Feb 48 3 0
Mar 56 4 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 46 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ellis County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ellis County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ellis County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Ellis County, TX

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Paul Quinn College
23 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ellis County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Ellis County, TX

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Dallas Love Field
35 miles, N
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Waco Regional Airport
57 miles, SW
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