Grimes County, TX

Living in Grimes County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 23
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 60
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Schools 43
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Residents

28k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
72% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black15%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$539 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas11%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Grimes County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Grimes County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 4 0
Feb 53 3 0
Mar 60 3 0
Apr 67 3 0
May 75 5 0
Jun 81 5 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 84 3 0
Sep 78 3 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 60 4 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grimes County

Inland Flooding81
Tornado33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Grimes County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Grimes County, TX

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Allen Academy
21 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Grimes County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Grimes County, TX

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Physicians Centre,The
20 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Grimes County, TX

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Easterwood Field
23 miles, W
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