Murchison, TX
Living in Murchison
Bikeability8
Walkability32
Commute33
Public Transit9
Affordability98
Public Safety75
Airports48
Hospitals68
Colleges30
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Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
498Population-54 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate32%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income-$17k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$580Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-25% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K14%
$400K to $499K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
Utility gas31%
Crime
Violent Crime in Murchison
United States45
Texas51
Henderson County41
Property Crime in Murchison
United States48
Texas58
Henderson County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Murchison
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding40
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Murchison, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Murchison, TX
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
7 miles, SW
Athens Christian Academy
7 miles, SW
All Saints Episcopal School
24 miles, E
Good Shepherd School
26 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Murchison, TX
Texas College
27 miles, E
The University of Texas at Tyler
29 miles, E
Jarvis Christian College
40 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Murchison, TX
Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital
9 miles, SW
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital
27 miles, E
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Murchison, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
21 miles, E
East Texas Regional Airport
61 miles, E
Dallas Love Field
75 miles, NW
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
86 miles, NW