Coleman, TX

Coleman, Texas

Coleman, Texas, in Coleman county, is 46 miles SE of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 137 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. About 5,127 people people live in Coleman.

The People and Families of Coleman

In Coleman, about 55% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Coleman. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coleman had a median family income of $28,356.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Coleman.

Coleman Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Coleman, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas. Coleman isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Coleman, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in Coleman enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Coleman, TX

Comparing Coleman 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Coleman Almanac

Coleman Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Coleman Public Libraries

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Coleman Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Coleman residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Coleman, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Coleman Hospitals

COLEMAN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
310 SOUTH PECOS STREET
(325) 625-2135
Emergency Service: No

Coleman High Schools (2004)

COLEMAN H S
201 W 15TH
325-625-2156
Serves 280 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

CO-OP ALTER PROG
300 W PECAN ST
325-625-5763
A Non-traditional School
Serves 26 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 4.3

C A P
2725 5TH AVE
325-625-5763
A Non-traditional School
Serves 2 students.

Coleman Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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