Groves, Texas

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Population in 2021: 16,915 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.5%
 
Males: 8,606  (50.9%)
Females: 8,309  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

39.6 years
Texas median age:

35.5 years

Zip codes: 77619, 77642.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $64,617 (it was $42,692 in 2000)
Groves:

$64,617
TX:

$66,963

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $32,552 (it was $21,147 in 2000)

Groves city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $147,309 (it was $60,400 in 2000)
Groves:

$147,309
TX:

$237,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $182,744; detached houses: $183,957; townhouses or other attached units: $350,571; in 2-unit structures: $138,904; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $120,673; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $73,861; mobile homes: $64,452; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $24,120

Median gross rent in 2021: $1,093.

March 2022 cost of living index in Groves: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 10.9%
(6.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.8% for Black residents, 20.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 17.6% for other race residents, 12.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Groves, TX (2021)
    • 8,85152.5%White alone
    • 5,55932.9%Hispanic
    • 1,0716.3%Black alone
    • 9245.5%Asian alone
    • 5183.1%Two or more races
    • 170.1%Other race alone
    • 40.02%American Indian alone

Races in Groves detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 37 registered sex offenders living in Groves, Texas as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Groves is 430 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Groves by year

Type

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.5)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(20.5)
6
(41.9)
1
(7.0)
2
(12.4)
3
(18.2)
7
(42.6)
8
(50.9)
10
(63.6)
9
(57.5)
8
(51.0)
13
(82.8)
8
(50.9)
8
(51.3)
6
(38.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
20
(136.9)
16
(111.7)
18
(126.3)
12
(74.3)
14
(84.9)
8
(48.7)
17
(108.1)
19
(120.8)
13
(83.0)
12
(76.5)
10
(63.7)
13
(82.7)
9
(57.7)
11
(71.4)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
16
(109.5)
21
(146.6)
33
(231.5)
38
(235.4)
42
(254.8)
57
(347.1)
54
(343.4)
66
(419.6)
68
(434.1)
62
(395.4)
56
(356.7)
50
(318.0)
68
(435.9)
70
(454.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
147
(1,006)
133
(928.7)
139
(975.1)
148
(916.7)
153
(928.2)
124
(755.0)
130
(826.7)
92
(584.9)
106
(676.7)
85
(542.1)
85
(541.4)
56
(356.2)
58
(371.8)
52
(337.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
333
(2,279)
330
(2,304)
305
(2,140)
333
(2,063)
387
(2,348)
399
(2,430)
364
(2,315)
368
(2,340)
289
(1,845)
281
(1,792)
266
(1,694)
231
(1,469)
215
(1,378)
229
(1,486)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
52
(355.9)
41
(286.3)
31
(217.5)
22
(136.3)
29
(175.9)
15
(91.3)
29
(184.4)
34
(216.2)
19
(121.3)
21
(133.9)
29
(184.7)
20
(127.2)
31
(198.7)
36
(233.6)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(6.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(7.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(6.4)
1
(6.5)
City-Data.com crime index269.5276.4275.1236.9264.0287.6307.0322.8288.5263.2277.1223.0242.5258.1

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Groves, TX

Crime rate in Groves detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 25 (21 officers - 18 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.38
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: German (7.9%), French (6.9%), American (5.9%), English (3.4%), Italian (3.4%), Irish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 5.18 square miles.

Population density: 3,265 people per square mile   (average).

Groves, Texas map

2,554 residents are foreign born (10.9% Latin America, 3.5% Asia).

This city:

15.1%
Texas:

17.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $2,641 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,906 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: East Jefferson, TX (2.5 miles , pop. 116,060).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Houston, TX (88.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

East Jefferson, TX (1.6 miles ),
Port Neches, TX (1.9 miles ),
Port Arthur, TX (2.1 miles ),
Nederland, TX (2.3 miles ),
Central Gardens, TX (2.6 miles ),
Bridge City, TX (2.7 miles ),
Bridge City-Orangefield, TX (2.8 miles ),
West Orange, TX (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 29.95 N, Longitude: 93.92 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -4,003 (-23.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,498 (18.8%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 409

Distribution of median household income in Groves, TX in 2021
Distribution of house value in Groves, TX in 2021
Groves satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 36 buildings, average cost: $212,600
  • 2020: 34 buildings, average cost: $198,600
  • 2019: 30 buildings, average cost: $201,700
  • 2018: 52 buildings, average cost: $207,200
  • 2017: 26 buildings, average cost: $230,700
  • 2016: 33 buildings, average cost: $226,900
  • 2015: 19 buildings, average cost: $225,100
  • 2014: 11 buildings, average cost: $215,600
  • 2013: 9 buildings, average cost: $201,300
  • 2012: 13 buildings, average cost: $191,800
  • 2011: 7 buildings, average cost: $275,000
  • 2010: 22 buildings, average cost: $121,800
  • 2009: 20 buildings, average cost: $137,000
  • 2008: 40 buildings, average cost: $119,800
  • 2007: 32 buildings, average cost: $107,100
  • 2006: 21 buildings, average cost: $127,900
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $138,300
  • 2004: 15 buildings, average cost: $130,000
  • 2003: 17 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2002: 16 buildings, average cost: $103,100
  • 2001: 19 buildings, average cost: $125,300
  • 2000: 33 buildings, average cost: $114,700
  • 1999: 40 buildings, average cost: $107,100
  • 1998: 39 buildings, average cost: $107,100
  • 1997: 25 buildings, average cost: $101,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Groves, TX residents
Average permit cost in Groves, TX
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

6.6%
Texas:

4.2%
Historical population in Groves, TX
Historical housing units in Groves, TX
Most common industries in Groves, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Chemicals (6.5%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.0%)
  • Chemicals (10.4%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (9.4%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Educational services (3.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.2%)
  • Health care (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.6%)
  • Educational services (17.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Groves, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Registered nurses (6.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)

Average climate in Groves, Texas

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Groves, Texas environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 81.8. This is about average.

City:

81.8
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.164. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.164
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 4.20. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.20
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.467. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.467
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 26.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 1.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 10.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.2
U.S.:

8.5

Tornado activity:

Groves-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/7/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.7 miles away from the Groves city center killed one person and injured 81 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/7/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.9 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 59 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Groves-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 139.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 139.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 144.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 261.8 miles away from Groves center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 133.2 miles away from Groves center
On 5/10/2012 at 15:15:38, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 4.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 143.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 8, Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 4, Tropical Storms: 4, Fire: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Groves topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Groves:

  • RENAISSANCE HOSPITAL GROVES (provides emergency services, 5500 39TH ST)
  • DOCTORS HOSPITAL SNF UNIT (5500 - 39TH STREET)
  • MAGNOLIA MANOR (4400 GULF ST)
  • OAK GROVE NURSING HOME (6230 WARREN ST)

Amtrak station near Groves:

  • 16 miles: BEAUMONT (2555 W. CEDAR ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Groves:

  • Lamar University (about 12 miles; Beaumont, TX; Full-time enrollment: 13,658)
  • Lamar Institute of Technology (about 12 miles; Beaumont, TX; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • McNeese State University (about 45 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 7,444)
  • SOWELA Technical Community College (about 49 miles; Lake Charles, LA; FT enrollment: 2,160)
  • Lee College (about 66 miles; Baytown, TX; FT enrollment: 4,278)
  • The University of Texas Medical Branch (about 68 miles; Galveston, TX; FT enrollment: 2,314)
  • San Jacinto Community College (about 75 miles; Pasadena, TX; FT enrollment: 13,517)

Public elementary/middle schools in Groves:

  • GROVES MIDDLE (Students: 495, Location: 5201 WILSON ST, Grades: 6-8)
  • GROVES EL (Students: 340, Location: 3901 CLEVELAND AVE, Grades: 4-5)
  • VAN BUREN EL (Students: 322, Location: 6400 VAN BUREN, Grades: PK-3)

Private elementary/middle school in Groves:

  • TRIANGLE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 13, Location: DRAWER H, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Groves

Library in Groves:

  • GROVES PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $250,526; Location: 5600 W WASHINGTON ST; 33,901 books; 1,163 audio materials; 2,253 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 43 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Park Place Medical Center and Mid-Jefferson Hospital were merged into a new medical facility called the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, located at 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas 77642 in April, 2005. (409) 724-7389.
  • You may now sell mixed drinks in Groves. And we have a public swimming pool.Also pecan festival. Little league parks and a dance place for children. added by proud
  • LAMAR STATE COLLEGE-PORT ARTHUR (3 miles,total enrollment: 3010; Location: 1500 PROCTOR ST; Public; Website: www.pa.lamar.edu)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Groves: Port Groves Golf Course (A), Groves Fire Department (B), Groves Police Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Groves: First Baptist Church of Groves (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Groves include: Memorial Park (1), West Groves Park (2), Hoffpuair Field (3), Groves City Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Axis Manor Apartments (5305 Gulfway Drive Ofc).

Birthplace of: Greg Davis (American football) - Football player and coach, Mary Karr - Memoirist, Jim Bob Helduser - Football player and coach.

Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.0%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
147 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
182 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Groves (2011 data):

  • Prosperity Bank: Groves Branch at 3434 Twin City Highway, branch established on 1889/01/01. Info updated 2012/01/05: Bank assets: $9,816.2 mil, Deposits: $8,064.8 mil, headquarters in El Campo, TX, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Main Office at 4000 Twin City Highway, Bldg B, branch established on 1974/03/18. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Groves:

Marital status in Groves, TX
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 54.4%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

For population 25 years and over in Groves:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Texas average:

14.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Groves
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Groves, TX (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant76,088240
Catholic71,21125
Black Protestant22,46859
Mainline Protestant14,18739
Other11,59423
Orthodox4152
None56,310-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 47
Here:

1.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
This county:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 38
This county:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 137
Jefferson County:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 133
Here:

5.49 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jefferson County:

12.3%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.3%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.1%
State:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.3%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.4%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.2%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Groves:

11.8%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Groves:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.1%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

54.7%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Groves:

76.6%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Groves, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 22$134,422$73,3210$0
Water Supply 16$77,286$57,9651$709
Firefighters 15$89,181$71,3450$0
Streets and Highways 12$44,693$44,6930$0
Sewerage 10$40,515$48,6180$0
Other and Unallocable 10$45,092$54,1103$763
Solid Waste Management 5$21,376$51,3020$0
Other Government Administration 4$30,893$92,6796$2,369
Parks and Recreation 4$13,381$40,1434$4,304
Local Libraries 3$14,104$56,4161$1,349
Financial Administration 2$13,016$78,0960$0
Police - Other 1$4,252$51,0246$4,137
Judicial and Legal 1$5,013$60,1563$2,763
Totals for Government 105$533,224$60,94024$16,394

Groves government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,916,000 ($172.39)
    Water Utilities: $2,376,000 ($140.47)
    Sewerage: $2,300,000 ($135.97)
    General - Other: $2,202,000 ($130.18)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,581,000 ($93.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,346,000 ($79.57)
    Central Staff Services: $596,000 ($35.23)
    Financial Administration: $420,000 ($24.83)
    Libraries: $320,000 ($18.92)
    General Public Buildings: $304,000 ($17.97)
    Parks and Recreation: $192,000 ($11.35)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $134,000 ($7.92)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $119,000 ($7.04)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $442,000 ($26.13)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,527,000 ($90.27)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $447,000 ($26.43)

Groves government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $2,252,000 ($133.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,316,000 ($77.80)
    Other: $475,000 ($28.08)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $193,000 ($11.41)
    General Revenue - Other: $25,000 ($1.48)
    Sale of Property: $11,000 ($0.65)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($0.12)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.06)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,636,000 ($96.72)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $272,000 ($16.08)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($0.18)
  • Tax - Property: $4,817,000 ($284.78)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,039,000 ($61.42)
    Public Utilities Sales: $916,000 ($54.15)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $11,000 ($0.65)

Groves government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,165,000 ($660.07)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,725,000 ($574.93)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,440,000 ($85.13)

Groves government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $916,000 ($54.15)
Businesses in Groves, TX
NameCountNameCount
Dairy Queen1Taco Bell1
Domino's Pizza1U-Haul2
Firestone Complete Auto Care1UPS1
McDonald's1Walgreens1
Popeyes1Wendy's1
Subway1

Strongest AM radio stations in Groves:

  • KDEI (1250 AM; 5 kW; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: RADIO MARIA, INC.)
  • KLVI (560 AM; 5 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOLE (1340 AM; 1 kW; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: CITYGATE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KQHN (1510 AM; daytime; 5 kW; NEDERLAND, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KUHD (1150 AM; 1 kW; PORT NECHES, TX; Owner: VISION LATINABROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIKR (1450 AM; 1 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRCM (1380 AM; 1 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: VOICE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KZZB (990 AM; 1 kW; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: MARTIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOGT (1600 AM; 1 kW; ORANGE, TX; Owner: G-CAP COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Groves:

  • KRWP (97.5 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KYKR (95.1 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCOL-FM (92.5 FM; GROVES, TX; Owner: VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIOC (106.1 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQXY-FM (94.1 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKMY (104.5 FM; ORANGE, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOBT (100.7 FM; WINNIE, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KQBU-FM (93.3 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KQQK (107.9 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTJM (98.5 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTXB (89.7 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KVLU (91.3 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: LAMAR UNIVERSITY)
  • KTCX (102.5 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KYKZ (96.1 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBIU (103.7 FM; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K277AG (103.3 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZWA (104.9 FM; MOSS BLUFF, LA; Owner: B & C BROADCASTING, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Groves:

  • K09VO (Channel 9; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: BEAUMONT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBTV-TV (Channel 4; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR, L.L.C.)
  • KFDM-TV (Channel 6; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • KITU (Channel 34; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION INC)
  • KBMT (Channel 12; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 12 OF BEAUMONT, INC.)
  • KJDF-LP (Channel 46; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: ARACELIS ORTIZ, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CARLOS ORTIZ)
  • KUIL-LP (Channel 64; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: BLUE BONNET COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVHP (Channel 29; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Owner: NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEBQ-LP (Channel 22; BEAUMONT-ORANGE, TX; Owner: WELLSPRINGS BEAUMONT TELEVISION, INC.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Groves fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 249ft / 76.3mTotal length
  • $224,000Total costs
  • 201,632Total average daily traffic
  • 11,283Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Groves, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 171960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Groves, TX

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Groves)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 6150 Short St (Lat: 29.944944 Lon: -93.918222), Call Sign: KKS631,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.250 MHz, 154.280 MHz, Grant Date: 05/26/2012, Expiration Date: 08/04/2022, Cancellation Date: 10/08/2022, Registrant: City Of Groves Fire Department, Groves, TX 77619, Phone: (409) 960-5761, Fax: (409) 960-5766, Email:
  • 5500 39th St (Lat: 29.956889 Lon: -93.932667), Call Sign: KNDK538, Licensee ID: L00114426,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.280 MHz, 155.340 MHz, 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.150 MHz, 463.175 MHz, Grant Date: 10/17/2002, Expiration Date: 08/17/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2012, Registrant: Doctors Hospital Inc, 5500 39th St, Groves, TX 77619, Phone: (409) 962-5733
  • Lat: 29.965500 Lon: -93.925167, Call Sign: WPAX348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.287 MHz, 466.287 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2012, Expiration Date: 10/21/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/26/2022, Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W. Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5565, Fax: (202) 828-5568, Email:
  • Hwy 66 And Hogaboom Rd (Lat: 29.962500 Lon: -93.925000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 66 m, Call Sign: KKW303,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.575 MHz, 451.575 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2023, Expiration Date: 02/22/2033, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, N.W., Suite 500 W, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • 415 M Se Of Fm 366 And 32nd St (Lat: 29.955694 Lon: -93.893806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 43 m, Call Sign: WNXZ979,
    Assigned Frequencies: 854.087 MHz, 854.487 MHz, 854.837 MHz, 855.387 MHz, 856.187 MHz, 856.512 MHz, 856.837 MHz, 857.187 MHz, 858.837 MHz, 859.837 MHz, Grant Date: 09/28/2021, Expiration Date: 12/19/2031, Certifier: Roland J Mendoza, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001-4545, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • GROVES MIDDLE SCHOOL, Lat: 29.944528 Lon: -93.924556, Call Sign: WQWF450,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/2015, Expiration Date: 08/06/2025, Certifier: Dale Fontenot, Registrant: Innovation Wireless, 11869 Teale Street, Culver City, CA 90230, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

104 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Groves)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T182T (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TIO-540-AK1A (235 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1744L, N1744L, N-1744L, Serial Number: T18208815, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 02/07/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 12/18/2017
    Registrant (Individual): James W Moore, 4500 Main Ave, Groves, TX 77619
  • Aircraft: BEECH 95-B55 (T42A) (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 220V, N220V, N-220V, Serial Number: TC-1235, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 03/28/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 02/27/2017
    Registrant (Individual): John D Startz, 5100 Sue Ave, Groves, TX 77619
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 100 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2944T, N2944T, N-2944T, Serial Number: 060, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 03/10/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 01/28/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Felix E Kneuper, 6961 Terrell St, Groves, TX 77619
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3088V, N3088V, N-3088V, Serial Number: D-504, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 01/27/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 06/12/2006
    Registrant (Individual): John D Startz, 5100 Sue Ave, Groves, TX 77619
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8143U, N8143U, N-8143U, Serial Number: 17252043, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 09/29/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 05/22/2018
    Registrant (Individual): David Joel Smith, 6421 Verde St, Groves, TX 77619
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9407B, N9407B, N-9407B, Serial Number: 55207, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 04/12/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 06/04/1997
    Registrant (Individual): Kerry P Lagleur, 6699 Jefferson St, Groves, TX 77619
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/15/2017

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED82$100,33647$86,391118$87,43135$42,89910$66,587
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$119,0163$192,6276$105,1635$28,7501$442,310
APPLICATIONS DENIED15$112,02712$84,02138$88,29232$48,1427$56,171
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$131,1935$98,28022$86,0344$43,9130$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS3$87,9733$133,5208$70,9861$9,8301$89,450

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0104.00 , 0105.00, 0106.00, 0107.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED17$119,2592$101,175
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED6$171,2621$129,770
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$81,9200$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$02$163,370
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0104.00 , 0105.00, 0106.00, 0107.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Groves, TX
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Groves, TX - Value

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 102. The highest number of reported fires - 132 took place in 2005, and the least - 79 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Groves, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (47.2%), and Outside Fires (37.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Groves, TX
    • 72547.2%Structure Fires
    • 57637.5%Outside Fires
    • 1378.9%Other
    • 986.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Groves, TX

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Groves, Texas:

  • Americas Best Value Inn, 5201 E Parkway St, Groves, Texas 77619 , Phone: (409) 962-6611, Fax: (409) 962-8439
  • Executive Inn Motel, 5131 E Parkway St, Groves, Texas 77619 , Phone: (409) 962-5000, Fax: (409) 962-3714
  • Jonathon's Inn, 6259 Gulfway Dr, Groves, Texas 77619 , Phone: (409) 962-5499, Fax: (409) 962-3714
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Groves, Texas
Most common first names in Groves, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary12078.7 years
James11869.8 years
John11772.9 years
William8473.7 years
Robert8170.6 years
Charles6373.2 years
Joseph5871.3 years
George4175.3 years
Henry3576.0 years
Frank3376.2 years
Most common last names in Groves, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith6177.5 years
Landry3878.6 years
Hebert3675.3 years
Brown3376.5 years
Jones3171.5 years
Broussard3174.4 years
Morgan3071.7 years
Johnson2875.8 years
Williams2575.1 years
Davis2473.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Groves, TX
  • 74.8%Utility gas
  • 24.4%Electricity
  • 0.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Groves, TX
  • 58.2%Electricity
  • 41.8%Utility gas


Groves compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Groves on our top lists:

  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest percentage of workers working at home, population 5,000+"
  • #85 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Bangladesh (population 500+)"
  • #89 (77619) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of French first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant adherents"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Black Protestant congregations"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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