Wharton County, TX

Living in Wharton County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 7
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 49
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Schools 34
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Residents

42k Population +541 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black14%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$128k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$599 Median Monthly Rent +$187 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
LP gas12%
Utility gas25%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wharton County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Wharton County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 3 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 62 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 5 0
Jul 83 4 0
Aug 83 4 0
Sep 79 5 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 55 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wharton County

Inland Flooding78
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wharton County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wharton County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Wharton County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wharton County, TX

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Rice Medical Center
23 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Wharton County, TX

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Easterwood Field
91 miles, N
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