Eastland, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,631 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,334 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$369 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$637 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Eastland County
3
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Eastland County
3
Texas
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (78%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 43
Feb 2 0 48
Mar 3 0 54
Apr 2 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 83
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 2 1 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Eastland Hs
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
Eastland Middle
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
Siebert El
<1 miles, W · 1.9star

Colleges

Ranger College
9 miles, E · 1.4star
Cisco College
10 miles, W · 1.4star
Tarleton State University
38 miles, SE · 2.3star
Howard Payne University
48 miles, SW · 1.9star

Hospitals

Eastland Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, W · 4.1star
Stephens Memorial Hospital
25 miles, N · 4.1star

Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
50 miles, NW · 1star
Waco Regional Airport
108 miles, SE · 1star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
109 miles, S · 1star