Port Arthur, TX
Living in Port Arthur
Bikeability9
Walkability5
Commute56
Public Transit18
Affordability86
Public Safety24
Airports48
Hospitals28
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black38%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate34%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$66kMedian Home Value+$6.8k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median Monthly Rent+$215 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K35%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Port Arthur
United States45
Texas51
Beaumont Metro Area63
Jefferson County76
Property Crime in Port Arthur
United States48
Texas58
Beaumont Metro Area59
Jefferson County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump39%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Port Arthur
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Port Arthur, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Port Arthur, TX
St Catherine of Siena School
7 miles, N
St Anthony Cathedral Basilica School
19 miles, NW
Monsignor Kelly Catholic School
20 miles, NW
St Anne Catholic School
20 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Port Arthur, TX
Lamar University
16 miles, NW
McNeese State University
51 miles, NE
University of Houston-Clear Lake
70 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Port Arthur, TX
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas
7 miles, N
Baptist Beaumont Hospital
19 miles, NW
Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth
20 miles, NW
Riceland Medical Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Port Arthur, TX
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
9 miles, N
Lake Charles Regional Airport
49 miles, NE
William P Hobby Airport
80 miles, W
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
83 miles, W