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Palo Pinto County

Population in July 2009: 764. Population change since 2000: +3.4%
 

Males: 377  (49.4%)
Females: 387  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  35.5 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76475.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $42,553 (it was $26,618 in 2000)
Strawn:

$42,553
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $21,367

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $48,458 (it was $26,400 in 2000)
Strawn:

$48,458
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $57,777; Detached houses: $60,661; Mobile homes: $42,043

Median gross rent in 2009: $671.

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  • White alone - 463 (65.3%)
  • Hispanic - 214 (30.2%)
  • Black alone - 16 (2.3%)
  • Two or more races - 16 (2.3%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Strawn: 78.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: German (11.9%), United States (11.0%), English (8.3%), Irish (6.8%), Scottish (2.6%), Italian (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 979 feet

Land area: 0.79 square miles.

Population density: 970 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Strawn:

  • High school or higher: 69.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Strawn city:

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 50.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 14.9%

60 residents are foreign born (6.9% Latin America).

This city:  8.1%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Strawn, Texas in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Strawn to the number of sex offenders is 764 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $883 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $343 (0.8%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Worth, TX (69.1 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (101.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Mingus, TX (2.1 miles ), Gordon, TX (2.8 miles ), Ranger, TX (3.4 miles ), Palo Pinto-Santo, TX (4.1 miles ), Morgan Mill-Bluff Dale, TX (4.5 miles ), Eastland, TX (4.6 miles ), Gorman, TX (5.1 miles ), Lipan, TX (5.1 miles ).

Latitude: 32.55 N, Longitude: 98.50 W

Area code: 254

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.7%
Texas:

8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +29 (+4.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (22%)
  • Manufacturing (17%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (14%)
  • Utilities (13%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Wholesale trade (7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5%)
  • Educational services (22%)
  • Other services, except public administration (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Manufacturing (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (12%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)

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Tornado activity:

Strawn-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 152% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/12/1982, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Strawn city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/21/1979, a category F3 tornado 18.8 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Strawn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 87.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Palo Pinto County (17) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 10, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Tornadoes: 2 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Strawn:

  • EASTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 21 miles away; EASTLAND, TX)
  • TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; STEPHENVILLE, TX)
  • STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; BRECKENRIDGE, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Strawn, TX


Local government website: www.strawntx.com

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Strawn:

  • Tarleton State University (about 29 miles; Stephenville, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,579)
  • Weatherford College (about 44 miles; Weatherford, TX; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • Texas Christian University (about 68 miles; Fort Worth, TX; FT enrollment: 7,829)
  • Tarrant County College District (about 70 miles; Fort Worth, TX; FT enrollment: 15,861)
  • Abilene Christian University (about 71 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 3,947)
  • Texas Wesleyan University (about 72 miles; Fort Worth, TX; FT enrollment: 2,189)
  • ATI Career Training Center (about 75 miles; North Richland Hills, TX; FT enrollment: 2,225)

Public high school in Strawn:

  • STRAWN SCHOOL (Students: 184; Location: 224 E WALNUT; Grades: PK-12; Our rating: 32)
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Cemetery: Mount Marion Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Palo Pinto County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 5.8%
(6.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 5.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 7.7% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.9%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Strawn, TX


Strawn compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Strawn (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Albany: Strawn Branch at 123 Central, branch established on 01/01/1904. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $36.6 mil, Deposits: $32.5 mil, headquarters in Albany, TX, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Albany Bancshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (77%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Wood (3%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Palo Pinto County Texas:




2008 Presidential Election results in Palo Pinto County Texas:


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Religion statistics for Strawn:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 58.16%
Here58.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristLDS (Mormon) Church
Adherents61.2%9.9%8.8%6.6%3.7%
Congregations40.0%5.0%11.7%18.3%1.7%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Episcopal ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents2.3%1.6%1.0%0.9%4.1%
Congregations1.7%1.7%3.3%1.7%15.0%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Palo Pinto County:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
This county:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Palo Pinto County:

9.90 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.2%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.2%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Palo Pinto County:

18.7%
State:

15.7%

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
Financial Administration 1$4,243$50,9160$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,467$17,6040$0
Totals for Government 2$5,710$34,2600$0


8.28% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,343 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.28%
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 Parker County, TX  1.61% ($26,971 average AGI)
from Tarrant County, TX  1.16% ($42,059)
from Dallas County, TX  0.34% ($38,733)


7.83% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,166 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.83%
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 Parker County, TX  1.97% ($31,158 average AGI)
to Tarrant County, TX  1.08% ($40,734)
to Erath County, TX  0.31% ($26,630)

Strongest AM radio stations in Strawn:

  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • 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)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNO (1440 AM; 12 kW; DENTON, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Strawn:

  • KFWR (95.9 FM; MINERAL WELLS, TX; Owner: LKCM RADIO GROUP, LP)
  • KTFW-FM (92.1 FM; GLEN ROSE, TX; Owner: M&M BROADCASTERS, LTD.)
  • KDXX (107.1 FM; BENBROOK, TX; Owner: KCYT-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KLXK (93.5 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KATX (97.7 FM; EASTLAND, TX; Owner: PARTNERSHIP BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strawn fatal accident list:

Jul 15, 2007 07:55 AM, Washingtonst, Lat: 32.550847, Lon: -98.493758, Vehicles: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 27, 1989 12:15 AM, Lincolnstr, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 10, 1978 02:55 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Strawn)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • MP 329.5 BRD SUB, Mp 329.5 Brd Sub (Lat: 32.538333 Lon: -98.551389), Type: Mast, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WPXD740
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.410 MHz, 161.145 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/12/2003, Expiration Date: 03/12/2013, Certifier: Larry J Kopiasz
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-6486, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 10.5 Km Nne Of (Lat: 32.625944 Lon: -98.428639), Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: KQZ791
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.180 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2009, Certifier: Brian W Perry
    Registrant: Breakthrough Communications, 1111 North Main, Weatherford, TX 76086, Phone: (817) 596-7848, Fax: (817) 598-0249, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB5SJX, Licensee ID: L00484408
    Grant Date: 05/14/2003, Expiration Date: 05/14/2013
    Registrant: Daniel A Miller, Strawn, TX 76475
  • Call Sign: N5KOZ, Previous Call Sign: KB5BID, Licensee ID: L00168357
    Grant Date: 01/25/2010, Expiration Date: 01/30/2020, Certifier: Pamela A Lane
    Registrant: Pamela A Lane, 3450 Hart Lane Rd, Strawn, TX 76475
  • Call Sign: N5NAT, Licensee ID: L00168360
    Grant Date: 09/18/2008, Expiration Date: 12/17/2018, Certifier: Robert H Lane
    Registrant: Robert H Lane, 3450 Hart Lane Rd, Strawn, TX 76475
  • Call Sign: KD5OMM, Licensee ID: L00357602
    Grant Date: 05/16/2001, Expiration Date: 05/16/2011, Certifier: Vance C Chesnut
    Registrant: Vance C Chesnut, Strawn, TX 76475



FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: M20C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6240U , Serial Number: 2079, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 06/23/1992
    Registrant (Individual): Benny C Brock, Po Box 546, Strawn, TX 76475
  • Aircraft: PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9037J , Serial Number: 28-3067, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/04/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Charlie Lee Iii Hodgkins, Po Box 367, Strawn, TX 76475


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 10

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Strawn, TX

Most common first names in Strawn, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1480.4 years
William1179.6 years
Robert1072.1 years
George775.8 years
John770.8 years
Johnnie676.3 years
Elizabeth582.8 years
Cecil572.6 years
Joseph581.2 years
James576.0 years
Most common last names in Strawn, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Graham778.3 years
Wyatt770.2 years
Davis679.6 years
Mitchell676.7 years
Weekes675.7 years
Roach680.5 years
Elmore584.2 years
Gailey562.2 years
Ott583.4 years
Grabin583.2 years

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