Palacios, TX

Living in Palacios

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 15
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 53
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Airports 84
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 50
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Schools 33
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Residents

4.6k Population -189 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian11%
Black3%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate45%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone30%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$6 (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed18%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation4%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$112k Median Home Value +$51k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$507 Median Monthly Rent +$94 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
Utility gas34%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palacios

United States45
Texas51
Matagorda County51

Property Crime in Palacios

United States48
Texas58
Matagorda County68

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump73%

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 73 5 0
Nov 64 4 0
Dec 56 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palacios

Inland Flooding51
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palacios, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palacios, TX

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Edna Christian Academy
29 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Palacios, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Palacios, TX

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Airports

Airports near Palacios, TX

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Easterwood Field
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