Palestine, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Anderson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,888
Population
971/sq mi density
$46,228
Median Income
$26,983 per capita
$153,400
Home Value
$201,482 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
417
Violent Crime/100K
1,456 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,228 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $1,032/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
417 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
DOL Wage Violations in Palestine (19)
19
Violations
$477,920
Back Wages Owed
467
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since 2005. Shows employers with back wage violations.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Well Logging, Inc. | SIGNIFICANT | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $288,754 | $11,106 | 26 |
| Redimix Solutions | - | - | 75803 | - | 1 | $99,971 | $1,587 | 63 |
| Gateway Travel Plaza | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $28,433 | $790 | 36 |
| Mercer Well Service | - | - | 75802 | - | 1 | $27,389 | $391 | 70 |
| Texas Energy Support | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $6,073 | $29 | 211 |
| 1855 Steakhouse and Seafood Company | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $5,018 | $2,509 | 2 |
| Holiday Inn Express | - | IHG | 75801 | - | 1 | $4,537 | $2,268 | 2 |
| Beijing Chinese Restaurant | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $3,056 | $1,019 | 3 |
| Oil Exchange | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $3,004 | $200 | 15 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | - | Hilton Worldwide | 75801 | - | 1 | $2,196 | $1,098 | 2 |
| Brianna's Stop & Shop, LLC | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $2,164 | $240 | 9 |
| East Texas Hose | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $2,061 | $2,061 | 1 |
| Cash Max | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $1,756 | $1,756 | 1 |
| El Toro Mexican Grill | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $1,677 | $120 | 14 |
| Best Western Palestine Inn | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $904 | $129 | 7 |
| Sonic Drive -In | - | Inspire Brands | 75801 | - | 1 | $595 | $595 | 1 |
| Subway # 10728 | - | Subway | 75801 | - | 1 | $124 | $124 | 1 |
| Pitt Grill | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $110 | $55 | 2 |
| Southwestern Security Service | - | - | 75801 | - | 1 | $97 | $97 | 1 |