Benjamin, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
236 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,375 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
38.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$61,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$385 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$270 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
3
Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Knox County
3
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 42
Feb 1 0 45
Mar 2 0 53
Apr 2 0 63
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 80
Jul 2 0 84
Aug 2 0 84
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 28, TX State House District 69, TX
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Schools

Benjamin School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Knox City Hs
11 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Knox City El
11 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Munday Secondary
13 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Vernon College
48 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Midwestern State University
76 miles, E • 2.3 star
Hardin-Simmons University
77 miles, S • 2.3 star
Abilene Christian University
77 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Seymour Hospital
31 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
81 miles, S • 1 star
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
104 miles, E • 1 star
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