Blessing, TX
Living in Blessing
Bikeability67
Walkability44
Commute100
Public Transit76
Affordability100
Public Safety49
Airports87
Hospitals75
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
538Population-174 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-40% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate44%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone46%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
55%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
73%Lived Here Last Year-19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$100K to $124K18%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector93%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts14%
Service70%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation13%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$102k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$421Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Mobile home39%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198934%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K45%
$150K to $199K26%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Utility gas28%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blessing
United States45
Texas51
Matagorda County51
Property Crime in Blessing
United States48
Texas58
Matagorda County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blessing
Inland Flooding69
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blessing, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blessing, TX
Cornerstone Christian Academy
18 miles, NE
St Philip the Apostle Catholic School
23 miles, N
Edna Christian Academy
27 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
32 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Blessing, TX
University of Houston-Victoria
46 miles, W
North American University
65 miles, NE
Houston Baptist University
71 miles, NE
American InterContinental University-Houston
71 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blessing, TX
Palacios Community Medical Center
11 miles, S
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
16 miles, NE
El Campo Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N
Jackson Healthcare Center
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Blessing, TX
William P Hobby Airport
78 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
93 miles, NE
Corpus Christi International Airport
109 miles, SW
Easterwood Field
119 miles, N