Wharton County, TX
Living in Wharton County
Bikeability3
Walkability7
Commute59
Public Transit3
Affordability77
Public Safety52
Airports90
Hospitals72
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
42kPopulation+541 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black14%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$599Median Monthly Rent+$187 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
LP gas12%
Utility gas25%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wharton County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Wharton County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wharton County
Inland Flooding78
Tornado26
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wharton County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wharton County, TX
St Philip the Apostle Catholic School
6 miles, SW
Faith Christian Academy
13 miles, E
Cornerstone Christian Academy
27 miles, SE
Holy Rosary Catholic School
31 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wharton County, TX
North American University
46 miles, NE
American InterContinental University-Houston
51 miles, NE
Houston Baptist University
52 miles, NE
University of Phoenix-Texas
52 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wharton County, TX
El Campo Memorial Hospital
5 miles, SW
Rice Medical Center
23 miles, N
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Jackson Healthcare Center
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wharton County, TX
William P Hobby Airport
63 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
72 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
91 miles, N
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
107 miles, NW