Matagorda County, TX

Living in Matagorda County

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 13
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 83
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 50
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Schools 28
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Residents

37k Population +127 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$649 Median Monthly Rent +$253 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
LP gas6%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Matagorda County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Matagorda County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 3 0
Feb 57 2 0
Mar 63 3 0
Apr 70 3 0
May 77 4 0
Jun 82 5 0
Jul 84 4 0
Aug 84 3 0
Sep 80 5 0
Oct 72 5 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 56 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Matagorda County

Inland Flooding66
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

Airports near Matagorda County, TX

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Easterwood Field
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