Local servicesHospitalThe Medical Center of Southeast Texas11.3 miPost officeBeaumont Post Office8.9 miFire stationLabelle - Fannett Volunteer Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services Substation1.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 4 min6:16 am – 8:20 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 13 min7:08 am – 5:21 pm
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People37,988 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.89,993 householdsMedian household income $49,964Median home value $121,900Median rent $858 a month56% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,602 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Work and commuting6.1% unemployment rate37% of adults are in the labour force, 11,210 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, construction 12%, professional and business services 11%Average commute 21 minutes87% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 3% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
Education and languages8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher81% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 80%, Spanish 18%7% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month August: highs 93°F, lows 74°FColdest month January: highs 64°F, lows 44°F62 in of rain a year, on about 71 dayswettest month AugustSnow is rare93 days above 90°F, 8 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Port Arthur Se Tx Ap station, 10 mi away; snow from Port Arthur City
Nearby landmarksLovell Lakelake · under a mileBoyt Lakelake · 6.1 miFrench Islandisland · 5.2 miViterbo Reservoirreservoir · 5.6 miGilbert Woodswoods · 8.3 miHog Islandisland · 8.5 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsTyrrell Parkrecreation area · 6.9 mi · 504 acresMcfaddin National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 10.3 mi · 59,859 acresJ.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 9.2 mi · 25,659 acresSea Rim State Parkstate park · 15.6 mi · 4,402 acresTexas Point National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 20.2 mi · 8,336 acresVillage Creek State Parkstate park · 22.2 mi · 2,472 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighJefferson County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Very HighHurricane Very HighTornado Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality48% of days had good air in 2025175 of 365 days measured187 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 51, worst day 160main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Jefferson County monitors, TX
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription59% have cable, fibre or DSL20% rely on a mobile data plan alone14% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023
Drinking waterCity of Beaumont Water Utility Deptserves 115,282 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation17 ft5 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
