Silsbee, Texas

Population 6,633

Silsbee is located in Hardin County, TX. The population is 6,633, making Silsbee the 2nd largest city in Hardin County.

There are 8 public schools in Silsbee with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Silsbee is moderate , and there are 84 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Silsbee is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Silsbee property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Silsbee include Lumberton, Evadale and Kountze.

Silsbee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17%

Crime Rate

49.61% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 226
  • Violent Crimes: 211
  • Robbery: 15
  • Burglary: 105
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 707

Registered Offenders

89.31% Higher than national avg.
  • 84 offenders in Silsbee
  • 126.64 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

95 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 87

Unemployment

High 5.9%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Silsbee, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Silsbee's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

First Baptist Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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84 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Silsbee, TX

Property Reports view all

26 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Silsbee, TX issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Silsbee, TX issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $680
  • 1 Bedroom: $720
  • 2 Bedrooms: $890
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,160
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,210

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Environmental Hazards

95 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Silsbee, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Silsbee, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Silsbee, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.12°
  • February 56.43°
  • March 62.53°
  • April 69.45°
  • May 76.7°
  • June 83.13°
  • July 83.57°
  • August 84.62°
  • September 79.28°
  • October 70.15°
  • November 62.12°
  • December 52.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Silsbee, TX

Earthquakes
Silsbee, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Silsbee, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Silsbee, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Silsbee, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Silsbee, TX: $34,669

Unemployment

Unemployment in Silsbee is 5.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.33%
White Collar - 47.67%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Brian Babin

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

17 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Silsbee, TX

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Silsbee, TX

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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