Ellis County, TX
Living in Ellis County
Bikeability
4
Walkability
8
Commute
29
Public Transit
5
Affordability
49
Public Safety
76
Airports
73
Hospitals
63
Colleges
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ellis County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ellis County, TX
St Joseph Catholic School
5 miles, NW
First Christian Day School
5 miles, NW
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
8 miles, N
Ovilla Christian School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ellis County, TX
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
5 miles, NW
University of North Texas at Dallas
22 miles, N
Paul Quinn College
23 miles, N
Dallas Baptist University
27 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ellis County, TX
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Waxahachie
7 miles, NW
Ennis Regional Medical Center
9 miles, E
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
18 miles, N
Hickory Trail Hospital
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Ellis County, TX
Dallas Love Field
35 miles, N
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
41 miles, N
Waco Regional Airport
57 miles, SW
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
81 miles, E