Shepherd, Texas

Population 2,709

Shepherd is located in San Jacinto County, TX. The population is 2,709, making Shepherd the largest city in San Jacinto County.

There are 4 public schools in Shepherd with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Shepherd is high , and there are 50 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Shepherd is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Shepherd property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Shepherd include Goodrich, North Cleveland and Coldspring.

Shepherd Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 26.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 4.4%

Crime Rate

61.5% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 447
  • Violent Crimes: 592
  • Robbery: 85
  • Burglary: 652
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

92.66% Higher than national avg.
  • 50 offenders in Shepherd
  • 184.57 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

16 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 16

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Shepherd, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Shepherd's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2014, the city of Shepherd, TX issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Shepherd, TX issued 0 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: $820
  • 1 Bedroom: $890
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,060
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,420
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,810

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Environmental Hazards

16 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.42°
  • February 54.17°
  • March 60.87°
  • April 67.85°
  • May 77.86°
  • June 79.9°
  • July 83.25°
  • August 84.86°
  • September 78.37°
  • October 68.13°
  • November 59.37°
  • December 52.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Shepherd, TX

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Shepherd, TX: $31,964

Unemployment

Unemployment in Shepherd is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.45%
White Collar - 46.55%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Kevin Brady

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Shepherd, TX

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Shepherd, TX

1 Retirement Home view all

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