Penelope, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
223 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$419 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$600 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hill 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

Hill County
4
Texas
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (73%) 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 2 0 47
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 3 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 4 0 80
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 84
Sep 3 0 77
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 3 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Penelope School
<1 miles, N · 3.2star
Malone El
5 miles, NE · 2.3star
Hubbard Middle
7 miles, SE
Hubbard El
7 miles, SE · 2.8star
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Colleges

Hill College
14 miles, N · 1.4star
McLennan Community College
23 miles, SW · 1.4star
Baylor University
24 miles, SW · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Hill Regional Hospital
15 miles, N · 3.2star
Providence Health Center
28 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

Waco Regional Airport
24 miles, W · 1star
Dallas Love Field
69 miles, NE · 3.7star
Robert Gray Army Airfield
76 miles, SW · 1star
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