Hitchcock, Texas

Population 7,021

Hitchcock is located in Galveston County, TX. The population is 7,021, making Hitchcock the 7th largest city in Galveston County.

There are 5 public schools in Hitchcock with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Hitchcock is high , and there are 48 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Hitchcock is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Hitchcock property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Hitchcock include Bayou Vista, Tiki Island and La Marque.

Hitchcock Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.4%

Crime Rate

49.83% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 328
  • Violent Crimes: 416
  • Robbery: 99
  • Burglary: 603
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

80.20% Higher than national avg.
  • 48 offenders in Hitchcock
  • 68.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

39 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 31

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Hitchcock, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Hitchcock's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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48 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Hitchcock, TX

Property Reports view all

65 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Hitchcock, TX issued 65 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hitchcock, TX issued 31 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: $870
  • 1 Bedroom: $952
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,123
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,495
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,918

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Environmental Hazards

39 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 56.05°
  • February 61.27°
  • March 66.27°
  • April 71.5°
  • May 77.9°
  • June 84.15°
  • July 83.7°
  • August 85.35°
  • September 82.6°
  • October 74.3°
  • November 66.5°
  • December 61.55°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hitchcock, TX

Earthquakes
Hitchcock, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Hitchcock, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Hitchcock, TX has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Hitchcock, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hitchcock, TX: $44,588

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hitchcock is 4.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.50%
White Collar - 51.50%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Randy Weber

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Hitchcock, TX

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Hitchcock, TX
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