Clute, TX

Clute, Texas

Introduction to Clute, Texas

Clute, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 41 miles SW of Galveston, Texas and 51 miles S of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Brazoria metropolitan area. Clute has a population of 10,424.

Clute History

Clute was named after Soloman J. Clute, who bought the land here in 1881. In 1886, Soloman sold the land to his brother, George. With the establsihment of the Dow Chemical Company and many other large construction companies, the city began to prosper. Clute was officially incorporated in May of 1952. A completely fossilized mammoth was discovered once in the city, giving Clute some national publicity.

Clute and nearby Attractions

• Lake Jackson Historical Museum
• Brazosport Nature Center & Planetarium
• Brazoria County Museum
• Sea Center Texas
• Columbia Historical Museum
• Galveston Island State Park

Things To Do In Clute

Clute offers easy access to numerous museums, including the Brazoria County Museum, Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and the Lake Jackson Historical Museum. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on Clute Lake, Eagle Lake and Lake Bend. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the facilities offered by the Wilderness Golf Course.

Clute Transportation

Brazoria County Airport is nearby.

Clute Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by Alvin Community College, San Jacinto College- Central Campus and the University of Houston- Clear Lake.

High Points

Clute strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Clute, TX

Comparing Clute to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Clute Almanac

Clute Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clute Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clute High Schools (2004)

BRAZOSWOOD H S
301 W BRAZOSWOOD DR
979-730-7300
Serves 2,577 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

BRAZOSPORT H S
301 W BRAZOSWOOD DR
979-730-7260
A Title I school.
Serves 1,072 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

ALTER PLACEMENT CTR
301 W BRAZOSWOOD DR
979-730-7340
A Non-traditional School
Serves 78 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 5.1

ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT CENTER
301 W BRAZOSWOOD DR
979-730-7340
A Non-traditional School
Serves 44 students.

ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT CENTER
301 W BRAZOSWOOD DR
979-730-7340
A Non-traditional School
Serves 33 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Clute Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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