Timpson, TX

Timpson, Texas

Timpson, Texas, in Shelby county, is 46 miles SE of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 153 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. There are an estimated 1,094 people in the city.

The People and Families of Timpson

In Timpson, about 45% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Timpson. The kids here are young and many. In the city, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Timpson isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Timpson had a median family income of $24,271.

Timpson Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Timpson is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Timpson. The city is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Timpson.

Commuting

In Timpson, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 4%

Comparative Profile of Timpson, TX

Comparing Timpson 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
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
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
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
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Timpson Almanac

Timpson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Timpson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Timpson, 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

Timpson High Schools (2004)

TIMPSON H S
836 BEAR DR
936-254-3125
Serves 194 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Timpson Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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