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Big Thicket Lake Estates, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Polk County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
550 Population 235/sq mi density
$22,074 Median Income $24,585 per capita
$111,000 Home Value $146,745 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
619 Violent Crime/100K 6,192 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$22,074 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$111,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Thicket Lake Estates, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,074
71% below
$24,585 per capita
Home Value
$111,000
61% below
Zillow: $146,745
Violent Crime
619/100K
63% above
6,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
57.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
34.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Big Thicket Lake Estates Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Thicket Lake Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
29%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
281%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
163%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Thicket Lake Estates a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Thicket Lake Estates residents earn a median household income of $22,074 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,585. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Thicket Lake Estates is $111,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,745. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Big Thicket Lake Estates reports 619 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,192/100K.

Education

5.0% of adults in Big Thicket Lake Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 57.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Thicket Lake Estates has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population550
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$22,074
Per Capita$24,585
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.9%
County GDP$1,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

B+
Home Value$111,000
Rent
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$146,745
Housing Units329
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent619/100K
Property6,192/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation133 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+57.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Thicket Lake Estates was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.