Matagorda County, TX
Living in Matagorda County
Bikeability29
Walkability13
Commute63
Public Transit17
Affordability75
Public Safety50
Airports83
Hospitals68
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+127 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$649Median Monthly Rent+$253 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
LP gas6%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Matagorda County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Matagorda County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Matagorda County
Inland Flooding66
Tornado23
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Matagorda County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Matagorda County, TX
Cornerstone Christian Academy
15 miles, N
Sweeny Christian School
26 miles, NE
St Philip the Apostle Catholic School
34 miles, NW
Faith Christian Academy
37 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Matagorda County, TX
University of Houston-Victoria
59 miles, W
North American University
65 miles, N
Houston Baptist University
70 miles, NE
American InterContinental University-Houston
71 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Matagorda County, TX
Palacios Community Medical Center
13 miles, W
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
14 miles, N
Sweeny Community Hospital
27 miles, NE
El Campo Memorial Hospital
35 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Matagorda County, TX
William P Hobby Airport
74 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
93 miles, NE
Corpus Christi International Airport
115 miles, SW
Easterwood Field
127 miles, N