Parker County, TX

Living in Parker County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 10
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 43
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 77
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 35
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Schools 52
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Residents

134k Population +22k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
76% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$214k Median Home Value +$67k (2010–19)
40% Built 2000 or Later
$834 Median Monthly Rent +$234 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Parker County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Parker County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 2 0
Feb 49 2 1
Mar 57 3 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 4 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 77 3 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 46 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Parker County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Parker County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Parker County, TX

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The Schoolhouse
3 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Parker County, TX

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Messenger College
38 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Parker County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Parker County, TX

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Dallas Love Field
56 miles, E
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Waco Regional Airport
87 miles, SE