Upshur County, TX

Living in Upshur County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 36
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 19
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Schools 41
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Residents

41k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office27%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$141k Median Home Value +$55k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$628 Median Monthly Rent +$190 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas16%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Upshur County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Upshur County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 3 0
Feb 48 4 1
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 82 3 0
Aug 82 2 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 65 5 0
Nov 55 4 0
Dec 46 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Upshur County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding58
Tornado34
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Upshur County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Upshur County, TX

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Crisman School
19 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Upshur County, TX

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LeTourneau University
22 miles, SE
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Texas College
33 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Upshur County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Upshur County, TX

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