Center, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
5,198 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,731 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$542 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shelby 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

Shelby County
3
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
Feb 5 0 50
Mar 4 0 58
Apr 4 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 80
Jul 3 0 83
Aug 3 0 83
Sep 3 0 77
Oct 5 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 1%

Schools

Center Middle
<1 miles, N 1.9 star
Center Int
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Center El
1 miles, NW 1.9 star
Center Hs
1 miles, NW 3.2 star

Colleges

Panola College
27 miles, N 1.4 star
Stephen F Austin State University
30 miles, W 2.3 star
Academy of Hair Design-Lufkin
45 miles, SW 1 star
Angelina College
48 miles, SW 1.4 star

Hospitals

East Texas Medical Center-Carthage
28 miles, N 2.3 star
Nacogdoches Medical Center
30 miles, W 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital
30 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Shreveport Regional Airport
50 miles, NE 1.4 star
East Texas Regional Airport
51 miles, N 1 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
81 miles, NW 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
101 miles, SE 1 star