Tarkington Independent School District, TX

Living in Tarkington ISD

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 2
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 72
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Airports 72
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 53
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Schools 31
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Residents

9.6k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Black8%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
53  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$121k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
37% Built 2000 or Later
$589 Median Monthly Rent +$50 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas18%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Tarkington ISD

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Liberty County36

Property Crime in Tarkington ISD

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Liberty County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 4 0
Feb 53 4 0
Mar 60 4 0
Apr 67 3 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 83 4 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 69 6 0
Nov 59 6 0
Dec 51 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tarkington ISD

Inland Flooding83
Tornado36
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Tarkington Independent School District, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Tarkington Independent School District, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Tarkington Independent School District, TX

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University of Houston
49 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Tarkington Independent School District, TX

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Airports

Airports near Tarkington Independent School District, TX

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Easterwood Field
88 miles, W