Wharton Independent School District, TX

Living in Wharton ISD

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 12
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 91
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 49
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Schools 17
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Residents

13k Population -121 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black23%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$108k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$630 Median Monthly Rent +$219 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
LP gas10%
Utility gas26%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wharton ISD

United States45
Texas51
Wharton County49

Property Crime in Wharton ISD

United States48
Texas58
Wharton County50

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 62 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 5 0
Jul 83 4 0
Aug 83 4 0
Sep 79 5 0
Oct 71 5 0
Nov 63 5 0
Dec 55 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wharton ISD

Inland Flooding72
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wharton Independent School District, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wharton Independent School District, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Wharton Independent School District, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wharton Independent School District, TX

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Rice Medical Center
28 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Wharton Independent School District, TX

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Easterwood Field
94 miles, N
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