Crockett, TX

Crockett, Texas

Crockett, Texas, in Houston county, is 70 miles NE of Bryan, Texas (center to center) and 107 miles N of Houston, Texas. There are an estimated 7,141 people in the city.

The People and Families of Crockett

In Crockett, about 41% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Crockett isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 51% of Crockett is non-white. In Texas, the city is known for its racial diversity.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Crockett has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crockett had a median family income of $27,069.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($15,400) in Crockett. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crockett Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in Crockett is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Crockett, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Crockett than other cities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Crockett, TX

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

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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Crockett Almanac

Crockett Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Crockett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Crockett, 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

Crockett Public Libraries

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Crockett Hospitals

EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER CROCKETT
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1100 LOOP 304 EAST
(936) 546-3862
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Crockett

Crockett High Schools (2004)

CROCKETT H S
704 BURNET AVE
936-544-2193
Serves 496 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

CROCKETT STATE SCHOOL
LOOP 304 OLD HUNTSVILLE HWY
903-852-5023
Serves 240 students.

CROCKETT ALTERNATIVE CAMPUS
704 BURNET AVE
936-546-5972
A Non-traditional School
Serves 16 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8

Crockett Colleges

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