Ben Bolt, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,391 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$461 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$671 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jim Wells County
5
Alice Urban Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jim Wells County
6
Alice Urban Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 57
Feb 2 0 60
Mar 2 0 66
Apr 2 0 73
May 3 0 79
Jun 3 0 83
Jul 3 0 85
Aug 3 0 85
Sep 5 0 80
Oct 4 0 75
Nov 2 0 66
Dec 2 0 58

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, TX State Senate District 20, TX State House District 43, TX
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Schools

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Hs
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Garcia El
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Texas A & M University-Kingsville
16 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Del Mar College
43 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Christus Spohn Hospital Alice
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Laredo International Airport
84 miles, W • 1 star
Valley International Airport
103 miles, S • 1 star
McAllen Miller International Airport
103 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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