Martin 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 5/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
5,230 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$983 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Midland Metro Area
4
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

Midland Metro Area
5
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 44
Feb 1 0 48
Mar 1 0 55
Apr 1 0 64
May 2 0 73
Jun 2 0 79
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 2 0 74
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 1 1 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 82%
Hillary Clinton 16%
Other 2%

Schools

Grady School
2 miles, SE 4.1 star
Stanton Hs
15 miles, S 4.1 star
Stanton El
16 miles, S 1.9 star
Stanton Middle
16 miles, S 1.9 star

Colleges

Midland College
21 miles, SW 1.9 star
Howard College
30 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Midland Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SW 2.3 star

Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
78 miles, NW 1 star