Hemphill, TX

Hemphill, Texas

Hemphill, Texas, in Sabine county, is 81 miles S of Bossier City, Louisiana (center to center) and 141 miles NE of Houston, Texas. About 1,106 people people live in Hemphill.

The People and Families of Hemphill

In Hemphill, about 52% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Hemphill.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hemphill had a median family income of $33,839.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Hemphill than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Hemphill Housing

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

Commuting

In Hemphill, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Hemphill enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Hemphill, TX

Comparing Hemphill 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share 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 in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

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
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

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

Hemphill Almanac

Hemphill Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Hemphill Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hemphill, 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

Hemphill Public Libraries

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Hemphill High Schools (2004)

HEMPHILL H S
1000 MILAM ST
409-787-3371
A Title I school.
Serves 288 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Hemphill Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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