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Wise County

Population in July 2008: 526. Population change since 2000: +14.6%
 

Males: 263  (50.1%)
Females: 263  (49.9%)

Median resident age:  37.2 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76073.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,350 (it was $36,094 in 2000)
Paradise:  $50,350
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,546
Paradise:  $21,546
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $108,721 (it was $59,200 in 2000)
Paradise:  $108,721
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $118,665; Detached houses: $125,950; Mobile homes: $40,000
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Races in Paradise:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.9%)
  • Hispanic (4.6%)
  • American Indian (3.5%)
  • Two or more races (2.6%)
  • Other race (2.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Paradise: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (30.3%), German (13.3%), Irish (6.5%), English (5.9%), Czech (3.1%), Dutch (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.99 square miles.

Population density: 264 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Paradise

  • High school or higher: 76.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 1.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Paradise city

  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

6 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.3%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Paradise, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Paradise to the number of sex offenders is 88 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Paradise:  0.9% ($550)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
Paradise satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Denton, TX (32.7 miles , pop. 80,537).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Tarrant, TX (34.8 miles , pop. 402,130).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (57.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Bridgeport, TX (2.4 miles ), Decatur, TX (2.8 miles ), Boyd, TX (2.9 miles ), Lake Bridgeport, TX (3.0 miles ), Runaway Bay, TX (3.3 miles ), Chico, TX (3.4 miles ), Aurora, TX (3.4 miles ), Springtown, TX (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $45,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $115,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 33.15 N, Longitude: 97.69 W

Area code: 940

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Population change in the 1990s: +61 (+15.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Utilities (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (14%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Mining (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (6%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Average climate in Paradise, Texas

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Paradise-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 226% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.7 miles away from the Paradise city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1957, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.6 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Paradise-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 89% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/6/2006 at 22:13:16, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 67.3 miles away from Paradise center
On 6/8/2004 at 00:15:09, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 78.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/31/2002 at 09:57:10, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, 3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/31/1997 at 03:26:41, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.7 miles away from Paradise center
On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 44.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/5/2006 at 18:46:23, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from Paradise center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Paradise topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Paradise:
  • WISE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 11 miles; DECATUR, TX)
  • HARRIS METHODIST NORTHWEST (about 19 miles; AZLE, TX)
  • CAMPBELL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 27 miles; WEATHERFORD, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Paradise, TX

Airports located in Paradise: See detailed data for Airports located in Paradise, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Paradise:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 34 miles; DENTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 21,673)
  • TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; DENTON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,746)
  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 15,454)
  • TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 7,032)
  • SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (about 35 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,253)
  • TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 2,403)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON (about 44 miles; ARLINGTON, TX; FT enrollment: 15,467)
Public high school in Paradise:
Public elementary/middle schools in Paradise:
See full list of schools located in Paradise, School District: PARADISE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT


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Cemetery: Paradise Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  70.5%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.5%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.2%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.1%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Paradise, TX



Paradise compared to Texas state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Paradise (2009 data):
  • First State Bank: Branch at 670 Main Street, branch established on 2007-04-16. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $176.0 mil, Deposits: $154.8 mil, headquarters in Chico, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Chico Bancorp, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Wise County Texas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (55%)
  • Electricity (31%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (14%)


Religion statistics for Paradise

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristAssemblies of God
Adherents60.7%13.6%9.2%6.3%3.3%
Congregations41.0%12.8%2.6%16.7%11.5%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEpiscopal ChurchLutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.2%1.5%0.8%0.4%2.0%
Congregations1.3%1.3%2.6%1.3%9.0%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,829
Totals for Government 0$0 1$1,829



Paradise government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $53,000
    Water Utilities: $49,000
    Financial Administration: $18,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $45,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $84,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $41,000
    Property: $28,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $26,000

9.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,850 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.62%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Tarrant County, TX  2.77% ($45,339 average AGI)
from Denton County, TX  1.04% ($45,699)
from Parker County, TX  0.64% ($32,681)


9.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,871 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.00%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Tarrant County, TX  2.84% ($38,164 average AGI)
to Denton County, TX  1.05% ($36,514)
to Parker County, TX  0.70% ($30,598)


Strongest AM radio stations in Paradise:
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KHVN (970 AM; 10 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNO (1440 AM; 12 kW; DENTON, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KLIF (570 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KLIF LICO, INC.)
  • KNAX (1630 AM; 10 kW; FT. WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTCK (1310 AM; 9 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Paradise:
  • KRNB (105.7 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • KDKR (91.3 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KHCK-FM (99.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: KHCK-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KBOC (98.3 FM; BRIDGEPORT, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS RADIO GROUP, L.P.)
  • KPLX (99.5 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KPLX LICO, INC.)
  • KFWR (95.9 FM; MINERAL WELLS, TX; Owner: LKCM RADIO GROUP, LP)
  • KESN (103.3 FM; ALLEN, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KSOC (94.5 FM; GAINESVILLE, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KDXX (107.1 FM; BENBROOK, TX; Owner: KCYT-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTPW (89.7 FM; SANGER, TX; Owner: RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC)
  • KTCY (104.9 FM; PILOT POINT, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLLI (105.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • KLUV-FM (98.7 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • KRBV (100.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF FORT WORTH)
  • KKDA-FM (104.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Paradise:
  • KFWD (Channel 52; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HIC BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KLDT (Channel 55; LAKE DALLAS, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING OF DALLAS, INC.)
  • KUVN-CA (Channel 31; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KUVN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)

Paradise, Texas:
  • Fatal accident count: 10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 19
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 11
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 26
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Texas average:
  • Fatal accident count: 164
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 248
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 46
  • Fatalities: 181
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 430
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 23
See more detailed statistics of Paradise fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Paradise)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Lat: 33.140389 Lon: -97.712806, Call Sign: WQEX871
    Assigned Frequencies : 461.925 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/15/2006, Expiration Date: 11/11/2006, Cancelation Date: 01/13/2007, Certifier: Robert Criswell
    Registrant: Warner Radio & Communications, Inc., 488 Cr 4228, Decatur, TX 76234, Phone: (940) 627-1442, Fax: (940) 799-3583, Email:
  • Off Of 114, Type: Mast, Structure height: 1.5 m, Call Sign: WQFH777
    Assigned Frequencies : 406.125 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/19/2006, Expiration Date: 07/19/2016, Certifier: David Marshall
    Registrant: Tarrant Regional Water District, 800 E Northside Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76102, Phone: (817) 335-2491, Fax: (817) 625-9112, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Paradise)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Paradise)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$99,4852$113,9401$18,9201$57,530
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$54,9202$120,1851$25,8900$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$112,6800$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 1504.03

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 67
  • Hazardous Condition: 6
  • Service Call: 27
  • Good Intent Call: 10

Incident types - Paradise


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