West Orange, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
3,442 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$453 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,087 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
4
Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro Area
6
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
4
Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) 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 5 0 52
Feb 4 0 55
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 3 0 68
May 5 0 75
Jun 7 0 81
Jul 6 0 83
Aug 5 0 83
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 5 0 70
Nov 5 0 61
Dec 5 0 53

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

West Orange-Stark El
<1 miles, NW · 1.4star
West Orange-Stark Hs
<1 miles, W · 1.9star
West Orange-Stark Middle
1 miles, NE · 1star
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Colleges

Lamar State College-Orange
2 miles, E · 1.4star
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
17 miles, SW · 1.4star
Lamar University
19 miles, W · 1.9star
Lamar Institute of Technology
19 miles, W · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Baptist Beaumont Hospital
22 miles, W · 2.3star
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
26 miles, E · 3.2star
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Airports

Jack Brooks Regional Airport
18 miles, W · 1star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
32 miles, E · 1star
William P Hobby Airport
96 miles, W · 3.7star
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