Wharton Independent School District, TX
Living in Wharton ISD
Bikeability4
Walkability12
Commute54
Public Transit5
Affordability88
Public Safety50
Airports91
Hospitals65
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-121 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black23%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate29%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$630Median Monthly Rent+$219 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
LP gas10%
Utility gas26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wharton ISD
United States45
Texas51
Wharton County49
Property Crime in Wharton ISD
United States48
Texas58
Wharton County50
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
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 | 83 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wharton ISD
Inland Flooding72
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wharton Independent School District, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wharton Independent School District, TX
Faith Christian Academy
5 miles, NE
St Philip the Apostle Catholic School
13 miles, W
Cornerstone Christian Academy
20 miles, SE
Holy Rosary Catholic School
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wharton Independent School District, TX
North American University
40 miles, NE
Houston Baptist University
45 miles, NE
American InterContinental University-Houston
46 miles, NE
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
47 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wharton Independent School District, TX
El Campo Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
20 miles, S
Sweeny Community Hospital
27 miles, SE
Rice Medical Center
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wharton Independent School District, TX
William P Hobby Airport
55 miles, NE
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
67 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
94 miles, N
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
115 miles, NW