Matagorda, TX
Living in Matagorda
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability64
Public Safety64
Airports82
Hospitals73
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
434Population-91 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years14%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate25%
Some College53%
Bachelor's degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$3.8k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
13 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+27% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office41%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$105kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$567Median Monthly Rent-$490 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity94%
LP gas4%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Matagorda
United States45
Texas51
Matagorda County51
Property Crime in Matagorda
United States48
Texas58
Matagorda County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
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 | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Matagorda
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding60
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Matagorda, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Matagorda, TX
Cornerstone Christian Academy
20 miles, N
Sweeny Christian School
29 miles, NE
St Philip the Apostle Catholic School
40 miles, NW
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School
42 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Matagorda, TX
University of Houston-Victoria
62 miles, W
North American University
69 miles, N
Houston Baptist University
74 miles, N
American InterContinental University-Houston
76 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Matagorda, TX
Palacios Community Medical Center
15 miles, W
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
20 miles, N
Sweeny Community Hospital
29 miles, NE
Chi St Lukes' Brazosport Hospital
39 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Matagorda, TX
William P Hobby Airport
78 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
97 miles, NE
Corpus Christi International Airport
113 miles, SW
Easterwood Field
133 miles, N