Palestine, TX
Living in Palestine
Bikeability2
Walkability1
Commute94
Public Transit6
Affordability94
Public Safety52
Airports14
Hospitals57
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation-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
$38kMedian 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
$99kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$621Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palestine, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palestine, TX
Christian Heritage Academy
2 miles, E
Kids First Christian Academy
28 miles, NE
Athens Christian Preparatory Academy
32 miles, N
Torchlight Preparatory Academy
32 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Palestine, TX
The University of Texas at Tyler
45 miles, NE
Texas College
47 miles, NE
Stephen F Austin State University
59 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palestine, TX
Palestine Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital
26 miles, NE
Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Jacksonville
27 miles, NE
Rusk State Hosp
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Palestine, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
44 miles, N
East Texas Regional Airport
70 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
91 miles, SW
Waco Regional Airport
94 miles, W