Marathon, TX
Living in Marathon
Bikeability
67
Walkability
89
Commute
100
Public Transit
46
Affordability
100
Public Safety
86
Airports
6
Hospitals
78
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
386
Population
-70 (2010–19)
59 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
40%
College-Educated
+20% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over23%
Diversity
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino48%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate21%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$46k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+10% (2010–19)
13 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector55%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance31%
Factory and transportation2%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office7%
Service33%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van77%
Walked13%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$99k
Median Home Value
+$17k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
+$270 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K13%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Marathon
United States45
Texas51
Brewster County25
Property Crime in Marathon
United States48
Texas58
Brewster County14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marathon
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding94
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Marathon, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Marathon, TX
Alpine Montessori School
27 miles, W
High Frontier School
43 miles, NW
St Johns Episcopal School
122 miles, NE
Kiddie Kollege Preschool
124 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Marathon, TX
Sul Ross State University
27 miles, W
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
127 miles, NE
University of the Southwest
177 miles, N
Angelo State University
185 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Marathon, TX
Big Bend Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NW
Pecos County Memorial Hospital
52 miles, NE
Reeves County Hospital District
83 miles, N
Mc Camey Hospital
87 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Marathon, TX
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
134 miles, NE
Del Rio International Airport
150 miles, E
Lea County Regional Airport
170 miles, N
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
181 miles, NE