Watauga, TX

Living in Watauga

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 2
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 38
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Schools 54
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Residents

25k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
77% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black4%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office26%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$286 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198936%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K45%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity77%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas22%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Watauga

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Tarrant County47

Property Crime in Watauga

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Tarrant County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 2 0
Feb 49 3 1
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 81 4 0
Jul 85 2 0
Aug 85 2 0
Sep 78 3 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 47 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Watauga

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding65
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Watauga, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Watauga, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Watauga, TX

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Messenger College
5 miles, E
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The King's University
9 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Watauga, TX

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Wise Health System
4 miles, NW
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Medical City Alliance
4 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Watauga, TX

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Dallas Love Field
23 miles, E
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Waco Regional Airport
87 miles, S