Coolidge, TX

Coolidge, Texas

Coolidge, Texas, in Limestone county, is 32 miles NE of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 72 miles S of Dallas, Texas. The town contains a population of approximately 848.

The People and Families of Coolidge

In Coolidge, about 49% of adults are married. Coolidge has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the town.

Approximately 38% of Coolidge is non-white. Coolidge offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Coolidge had a median family income of $27,583.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Coolidge favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Coolidge Housing

Coolidge has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Texas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Coolidge the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Coolidge, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Coolidge, TX

Comparing Coolidge 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
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
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Coolidge Almanac

Coolidge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Coolidge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Coolidge, 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

Coolidge High Schools (2004)

COOLIDGE H S
1002 KIRVEN ST
254-786-4822
A Title I school.
Serves 121 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Coolidge Colleges

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