Tarkington Independent School District, TX
Living in Tarkington ISD
Bikeability2
Walkability2
Commute1
Public Transit4
Affordability73
Public Safety72
Airports72
Hospitals31
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.6kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black8%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$5k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
53 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$589Median Monthly Rent+$50 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas18%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tarkington ISD
United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Liberty County36
Property Crime in Tarkington ISD
United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Liberty County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tarkington ISD
Inland Flooding83
Tornado36
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tarkington Independent School District, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tarkington Independent School District, TX
Cleveland Correctional Facility
10 miles, W
Preschool Weekday Ministries
19 miles, S
Kingwood Montessori School
23 miles, SW
Joyful Sound Christian Academy
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Tarkington Independent School District, TX
Grace School of Theology
34 miles, W
University of Houston-Downtown
46 miles, SW
Sam Houston State University
46 miles, NW
University of Houston
49 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tarkington Independent School District, TX
Memorial Medical Center Livingston
11 miles, W
Cleveland Emergency Hospital
11 miles, W
Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center
19 miles, S
Kingwood Pines Hospital
27 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Tarkington Independent School District, TX
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
34 miles, SW
William P Hobby Airport
51 miles, SW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
59 miles, SE
Easterwood Field
88 miles, W