Calhoun County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
19,921 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,870 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$150,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$778 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Port Lavaca Urban Area
5
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

Port Lavaca Urban Area
4
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 54
Feb 2 0 57
Mar 2 0 63
Apr 2 0 70
May 3 0 77
Jun 4 0 82
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 2 0 83
Sep 4 0 79
Oct 4 0 73
Nov 2 0 64
Dec 2 0 55

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 27, TX State Senate District 18, TX State House District 43, TX
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Schools

Seadrift School
9 miles, W • 2.8 star
Port O Connor El
10 miles, E • 3.7 star
Jackson/Roosevelt Complex
11 miles, N • 3.2 star
Travis Middle
13 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Houston-Victoria
35 miles, N • 2.3 star
Victoria College
36 miles, N • 1.9 star
Victoria Beauty College Inc
36 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Citizens Medical Center
35 miles, N • 4.1 star
De Tar Hospital Navarro
36 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

William P Hobby Airport
114 miles, NE • 3.7 star
San Antonio International Airport
137 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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