Port Arthur, TX

Living in Port Arthur

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 5
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 24
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 47
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Schools 28
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Residents

55k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black38%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate34%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$5.3k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$66k Median Home Value +$6.8k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$215 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%

Crime

Violent Crime in Port Arthur

United States45
Texas51
Beaumont Metro Area63
Jefferson County76

Property Crime in Port Arthur

United States48
Texas58
Beaumont Metro Area59
Jefferson County71

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 5 0
Feb 55 4 0
Mar 61 4 0
Apr 68 3 0
May 76 5 0
Jun 81 7 0
Jul 83 6 0
Aug 83 5 0
Sep 79 6 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 62 5 0
Dec 54 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Port Arthur

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Port Arthur, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Port Arthur, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Port Arthur, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Port Arthur, TX

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Airports

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