Sour Lake, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,162 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,190 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$471 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$906 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hardin County
2
Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro Area
6
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hardin County
2
Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro Area
5
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 51
Feb 4 0 54
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 3 0 68
May 5 0 75
Jun 7 0 81
Jul 5 0 83
Aug 4 0 83
Sep 5 0 78
Oct 6 0 70
Nov 5 0 60
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 11%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 36, TX State Senate District 3, TX State House District 18, TX
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Schools

Sour Lake El
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Henderson Middle
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hardin-Jefferson Hs
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
China El
8 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Academy of Hair Design-Beaumont
18 miles, SE • 1 star
Lamar Institute of Technology
20 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Beaumont Hospital
18 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Jack Brooks Regional Airport
26 miles, SE • 1 star
William P Hobby Airport
62 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lake Charles Regional Airport
71 miles, SE • 1 star
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