Wharton County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
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
41,651 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,100 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$182,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$757 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

El Campo 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

El Campo Urban Area
5
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 53
Feb 3 0 56
Mar 3 0 61
Apr 3 0 69
May 4 0 76
Jun 5 0 81
Jul 4 0 83
Aug 3 0 83
Sep 5 0 79
Oct 5 0 71
Nov 4 0 62
Dec 3 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, TX State Senate District 17, TX State House District 85, TX
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Schools

El Campo Middle
5 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Myatt El
6 miles, SW
Northside El
6 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Wharton County Junior College
9 miles, E • 1.9 star
Sebring Career Schools-Houston
46 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

El Campo Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Matagorda Regional Medical Center
25 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

William P Hobby Airport
63 miles, E • 3.7 star
Easterwood Field
91 miles, N • 1 star
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
107 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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