Jefferson County, TX
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability
7
Walkability
9
Commute
79
Public Transit
11
Affordability
72
Public Safety
25
Airports
52
Hospitals
29
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
254k
Population
+5k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black33%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51k
Median Household Income
+$9k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
22 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$113k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$707
Median Monthly Rent
+$186 (2010–19)
52%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 56 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 82 | 7 | 0 |
Jul | 84 | 6 | 0 |
Aug | 84 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
Oct | 71 | 6 | 0 |
Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding65
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, TX
St Catherine of Siena School
14 miles, E
Monsignor Kelly Catholic School
14 miles, N
Solid Rock Christian Academy
16 miles, N
St Anthony Cathedral Basilica School
16 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, TX
Lamar University
14 miles, N
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
53 miles, SW
University of Houston-Clear Lake
60 miles, W
McNeese State University
60 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, TX
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas
11 miles, NE
Riceland Medical Center
14 miles, W
Baptist Beaumont Hospital
15 miles, N
Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, TX
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
10 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
59 miles, E
William P Hobby Airport
69 miles, W
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
72 miles, W