Wharton, TX
Living in Wharton
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute71
Public Transit3
Affordability94
Public Safety52
Airports90
Hospitals64
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.7kPopulation-141 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black28%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office20%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$93kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$642Median Monthly Rent+$226 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wharton
United States45
Texas51
Wharton County49
Property Crime in Wharton
United States48
Texas58
Wharton County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wharton
Inland Flooding61
Tornado19
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wharton, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wharton, TX
Faith Christian Academy
5 miles, E
St Philip the Apostle Catholic School
13 miles, SW
Holy Rosary Catholic School
24 miles, NE
Cornerstone Christian Academy
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wharton, TX
North American University
39 miles, NE
American InterContinental University-Houston
44 miles, NE
Houston Baptist University
44 miles, NE
University of Phoenix-Texas
45 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wharton, TX
El Campo Memorial Hospital
13 miles, SW
Rice Medical Center
24 miles, NW
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
24 miles, S
Oakbend Medical Center
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Wharton, TX
William P Hobby Airport
55 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
65 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
89 miles, N
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
112 miles, NW