Palestine, TX

Living in Palestine

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 1
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 14
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 37
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Schools 20
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Residents

18k Population -667 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
13% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
68% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black28%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate40%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$152 (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office23%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$99k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$621 Median Monthly Rent +$175 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
LP gas1%
Utility gas38%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palestine

United States45
Texas51
Anderson County40

Property Crime in Palestine

United States48
Texas58
Anderson County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 3 0
Feb 50 4 0
Mar 57 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 4 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 83 3 0
Sep 77 3 0
Oct 67 5 0
Nov 57 4 0
Dec 48 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palestine

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palestine, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palestine, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Palestine, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palestine, TX

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Rusk State Hosp
29 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Palestine, TX

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Easterwood Field
91 miles, SW
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Waco Regional Airport
94 miles, W