Palacios, TX
Living in Palacios
Bikeability54
Walkability15
Commute93
Public Transit50
Affordability83
Public Safety53
Airports84
Hospitals75
Colleges50
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Schools33
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Residents
4.6kPopulation-189 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black3%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate45%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone30%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$6 (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$51k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$507Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palacios
United States45
Texas51
Matagorda County51
Property Crime in Palacios
United States48
Texas58
Matagorda County68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump73%
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 Palacios
Inland Flooding51
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palacios, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palacios, TX
Cornerstone Christian Academy
26 miles, NE
Edna Christian Academy
29 miles, NW
St Philip the Apostle Catholic School
32 miles, N
Sweeny Christian School
39 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Palacios, TX
University of Houston-Victoria
44 miles, W
North American University
75 miles, NE
Houston Baptist University
80 miles, NE
American InterContinental University-Houston
81 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palacios, TX
Palacios Community Medical Center
3 miles, E
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Memorial Medical Center
24 miles, W
Jackson Healthcare Center
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Palacios, TX
William P Hobby Airport
86 miles, NE
Corpus Christi International Airport
101 miles, SW
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
103 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
129 miles, N