Houston County, TX

Living in Houston County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 10
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 33
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 46
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Schools 17
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Residents

23k Population -688 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black25%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office19%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$101k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$485 Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
LP gas15%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Houston County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Houston County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 4 0
Feb 51 4 0
Mar 58 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 3 0
Aug 83 3 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 57 5 0
Dec 49 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Houston County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding70
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Houston County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Houston County, TX

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Alto Christian Academy
30 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Houston County, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Houston County, TX

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Rusk State Hosp
37 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Houston County, TX

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Easterwood Field
75 miles, SW
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