Ore City, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
965 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$861 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Upshur County
4
Longview Metro 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

Upshur County
3
Longview Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 3 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 76
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, TX State Senate District 1, TX State House District 5, TX
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Schools

Ore City Middle
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Ore City Hs
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Ore City El
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
New Diana Middle
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Northeast Texas Community College
23 miles, N • 1.4 star
LeTourneau University
23 miles, SW • 2.8 star
East Texas Baptist University
26 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Longview Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Good Shepherd Medical Center Marshall
21 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

East Texas Regional Airport
29 miles, S • 1 star
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
50 miles, W • 1 star
Shreveport Regional Airport
57 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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