Port Arthur, Texas

Population 54,088

Port Arthur is located in Jefferson County, TX. The population is 54,088, making Port Arthur the 2nd largest city in Jefferson County.

There are 27 public schools in Port Arthur with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Port Arthur is high , and there are 157 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Port Arthur is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Port Arthur property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Port Arthur include Sabine Pass, Groves and Port Neches.

Port Arthur Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 27.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.3%

Crime Rate

11.23% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 218
  • Violent Crimes: 625
  • Robbery: 152
  • Burglary: 592
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

53.35% Higher than national avg.
  • 157 offenders in Port Arthur
  • 29.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

365 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 16
  • Registered Polluters: 35
  • Superfunds: 21
  • Tanks & Spills: 293

Unemployment

High 10.3%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

27 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 27 K-12 public schools in Port Arthur, TX and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Port Arthur's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
3 Private Schools

Ridgewood Christian School

St Catherine Of Siena School

United Christian Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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157 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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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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430 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Port Arthur, TX issued 430 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 430 permits, 246 were issued for single family homes and 184 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Port Arthur, TX issued 54 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: $752
  • 1 Bedroom: $801
  • 2 Bedrooms: $991
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,289
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,346

Zip Codes

77611 77619 77627 77630 77640 77641 77642 77643 77651 77655

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Environmental Hazards

365 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Port Arthur, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Port Arthur, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Port Arthur, 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 61.55°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Port Arthur, TX

Earthquakes
Port Arthur, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Port Arthur, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Port Arthur, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Port Arthur, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Port Arthur, TX: $32,003

Unemployment

Unemployment in Port Arthur is 10.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 58.90%
White Collar - 41.10%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Randy Weber
  • Brian Babin

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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