Petrolia, TX
Living in Petrolia
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute77
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports45
Hospitals53
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
540Population-272 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
5%College-Educated-13% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate50%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree5%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income-$11k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office19%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$56kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$250Median Monthly Rent-$218 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K53%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petrolia
United States45
Texas51
Wichita Falls Metro Area42
Clay County22
Property Crime in Petrolia
United States48
Texas58
Wichita Falls Metro Area63
Clay County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petrolia
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petrolia, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petrolia, TX
Wichita Christian School
18 miles, SW
Christ Academy
20 miles, SW
Notre Dame Catholic School
20 miles, SW
St Mary S Catholic School
42 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Petrolia, TX
Midwestern State University
19 miles, SW
Cameron University
43 miles, N
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
72 miles, N
University of North Texas
83 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petrolia, TX
Clay County Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Red River Hospital
17 miles, SW
United Regional Health Care System
17 miles, SW
Jefferson County Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Petrolia, TX
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
40 miles, N
Will Rogers World Airport
102 miles, N
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
103 miles, SE