Walker County, TX
Living in Walker County
Bikeability22
Walkability47
Commute44
Public Transit23
Affordability76
Public Safety60
Airports65
Hospitals26
Colleges60
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
72kPopulation+6k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service28%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$764Median Monthly Rent+$195 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas5%
Utility gas10%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walker County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Walker County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walker County
Inland Flooding65
Tornado27
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walker County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walker County, TX
Faith Lutheran School
3 miles, SW
Summit Christian Academy
3 miles, S
Tomorrow's Promise
4 miles, SE
Alpha Omega Academy
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Walker County, TX
Sam Houston State University
2 miles, SE
Grace School of Theology
38 miles, S
Texas A & M University-College Station
46 miles, W
Prairie View A & M University
51 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walker County, TX
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
3 miles, S
Madison St Joseph Health Center
24 miles, NW
Aspire Behavioral Health of Conroe, Llc
32 miles, S
Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe
32 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Walker County, TX
Easterwood Field
48 miles, W
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
54 miles, S
William P Hobby Airport
78 miles, S
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
107 miles, SE