Hempstead, Texas

Population 5,822

Hempstead is located in Waller County, TX. The population is 5,822, making Hempstead the largest city in Waller County.

There are 4 public schools in Hempstead with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Hempstead is very low , and there are 54 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Hempstead is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Hempstead property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Hempstead include Pine Island, Prairie View and Waller.

Hempstead Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 37%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.5%

Crime Rate

77.8% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 15
  • Violent Crimes: 76
  • Robbery: 31
  • Burglary: 168
  • Property Crime: 474
  • Larceny Theft: 290

Registered Offenders

85.40% Higher than national avg.
  • 54 offenders in Hempstead
  • 92.75 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

48 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 42

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Hempstead, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Hempstead's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

Community Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

54 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 Hempstead, TX

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73 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Hempstead, TX issued 73 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 73 permits, were issued for single family homes and 73 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hempstead, TX issued 72 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 72 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 69 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $820
  • 1 Bedroom: $890
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,060
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,420
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,810

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Environmental Hazards

48 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 52.1°
  • February 56.22°
  • March 62.6°
  • April 69.52°
  • May 77.52°
  • June 83.2°
  • July 84.03°
  • August 85.34°
  • September 80.02°
  • October 69.47°
  • November 60.8°
  • December 53.88°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hempstead, TX

Earthquakes
Hempstead, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Hempstead, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Hempstead, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Hempstead, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hempstead, TX: $30,661

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hempstead is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.78%
White Collar - 44.22%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Michael T. McCaul

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

18 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Hempstead, TX

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Hempstead, TX

1 Library view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Hempstead, TX
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