Marathon, TX
Texas · Brewster County
Marathon is a small town in Texas with a population of 271. Residents earn $45,100 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
271
Population
52/sq mi density
$45,100
Median Income
$33,491 per capita
$143,500
Home Value
$178,184 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
116
Violent Crime/100K
809 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,100 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$143,500 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
10
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Marathon, TX
10 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Marathon, TX.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Albion E. Shepard House | Marker is at the intersection of Avenue D and 2nd Street NE, on the right when traveling south on Avenue D. |
| The Gage Hotel | Marker is on North 1st Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling west. |
| Denuded Ouachita Rock Belt | Marker is on U.S. 90, 14 miles east of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling east. |
| Los Caballos | (In Core of the Ouachita Structural Belt). Marker is on U.S. 385, 10.3 miles south of U.S. 90, on the right when traveling south. |
| Double Mills | Marker is on U.S. 385, on the right when traveling south. |
| Chambers Hotel | Marker is on South 1st Street east of Avenue D, on the right when traveling east. |
| First School House | Marker is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and Avenue E, on the right when traveling east on North 3rd Street. |
| Marathon | Marker is on U.S. 90. |
| Colonel Lewis Given Harman | 1818-1902. Marker is on U.S. 90, 1 mile east of U.S. 385, on the right when traveling east. |
| Fort Peña Colorado (Red Rock) | Marker is on Post Road. |
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