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Cooks Point, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 1,373.
Males: 691  (50.3%)
Females: 682  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip code: 77836

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,568 (it was $39,333 in 2000)
Cooks Point:

$84,568
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,960 (it was $15,528 in 2000)

Cooks Point CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $344,872 (it was $102,300 in 2000)
Cooks Point:

$344,872
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $251,374; detached houses: $303,599; townhouses or other attached units: $424,305; mobile homes: $120,336; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $30,218
March 2022 cost of living index in Cooks Point: 86.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Cooks Point, TX (2000)
    • 1,03375.3%White alone
    • 18013.1%Black alone
    • 14810.8%Hispanic
    • 60.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.2%Two or more races
    • 10.07%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 343 feet

Land area: 98.8 square miles.

Population density: 14 people per square mile   (very low).

Cooks Point, Texas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Cooks Point CCD:

0.7% ($738)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bryan, TX (15.0 miles , pop. 65,660).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Austin, TX (71.1 miles , pop. 656,562).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (93.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Caldwell, TX (2.7 miles ),
West Brazos, TX (3.3 miles ),
Snook, TX (3.3 miles ),
Lake Bryan, TX (3.4 miles ),
Old River, TX (3.5 miles ),
Bryan, TX (3.9 miles ),
Gause-Milano, TX (3.9 miles ),
Milano, TX (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 30.60 N, Longitude: 96.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 979

Distribution of median household income in Cooks Point, TX in 2022
Cooks Point satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Cooks Point, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (20.2%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.2%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.7%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Cooks Point, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.0%)
  • Customer service representatives (9.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Computer specialists (6.2%)

Average climate in Cooks Point, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 63.9. This is about average.

City:

63.9
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.93. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.93
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Cooks Point-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 34% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Cooks Point place center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1959, a category F3 tornado 11.8 miles away from the place center injured 7 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cooks Point-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 20% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 149.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 161.0 miles away from Cooks Point center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 296.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 403.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 153.6 miles away from Cooks Point center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 157.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Burleson County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Hurricanes: 5, Floods: 4, Fires: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Cooks Point:

  • CALDWELL HEALTH AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CALDWELL, TX)
  • COPPERAS HOLLOW NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CALDWELL, TX)
  • BURLESON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CALDWELL, TX)
  • BURLESON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; CALDWELL, TX)
  • HOSPICE BRAZOS VALLEY INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; BRYAN, TX)
  • FAMILY TREE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; BRYAN, TX)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE BRYAN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; BRYAN, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cooks Point:

  • Texas A & M University-College Station (about 16 miles; College Station, TX; Full-time enrollment: 46,550)
  • Blinn College (about 33 miles; Brenham, TX; FT enrollment: 8,959)
  • Prairie View A & M University (about 51 miles; Prairie View, TX; FT enrollment: 7,517)
  • Temple College (about 55 miles; Temple, TX; FT enrollment: 3,796)
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (about 61 miles; Belton, TX; FT enrollment: 2,885)
  • Sam Houston State University (about 64 miles; Huntsville, TX; FT enrollment: 16,233)
  • Austin Community College District (about 67 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 25,957)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Cooks Point: Cooks Point (A), Ennis Public Library (B), Cooks Point Volunteer Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Cooks Point include: Oldham Church (A), San Salvador Church (B), Cooks Point Church (C), John the Baptist Church (D), Macedonia Church (E), Zion Hill Church (F), Saint Mathews Church (G), New Hope Church (H), New Tabor Brethren Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery (1), Elizabeth Cemetery (2), Kramer Cemetery (3), Slovak Cemetery (4), Hix Cemetery (5), Carr Cemetery (6), Salem Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Black Lake (A), Woodrow Lake (B), Garwood Lake (C), Gibbs Lake (D), Garwood Lake (E), Lake Woodrow (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Storm Branch (A), Sweetgum Branch (B), Cedar Creek (C), Rocky Branch (D), Porter Branch (E), Jim Branch (F), Hogpen Branch (G), Denton Valley Branch (H), Dean Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Burleson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.8%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.8%
Whole state:

15.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.7%

For population 15 years and over in Cooks Point:

Marital status in Cooks Point, TX
  • Never married: 16.6%
  • Now married: 73.9%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

For population 25 years and over in Cooks Point:

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cooks Point, TX (based on Burleson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,86323
Catholic2,1443
Mainline Protestant1,83610
Black Protestant1831
Other622
None9,099-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Burleson County:

3.62 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Burleson County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Here:

7.85 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Burleson County:

9.06 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Burleson County:

26.9%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Burleson County:

18.4%
State:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Cooks Point:

  • KZNE (1150 AM; 10 kW; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • WTAW (1620 AM; 10 kW; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KWBC (1550 AM; 5 kW; NAVASOTA, TX)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KJOJ (880 AM; 10 kW; CONROE, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KBBW (1010 AM; 10 kW; WACO-MARLIN, TX; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cooks Point:

  • KLTR (107.3 FM; CALDWELL, TX; Owner: ROY E. HENDERSON)
  • KORA-FM (98.3 FM; BRYAN, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KNDE (95.1 FM; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KTTX (106.1 FM; BRENHAM, TX; Owner: TOM S. WHITEHEAD, INC.)
  • KXCS (103.9 FM; CAMERON, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KVJM (103.1 FM; HEARNE, TX; Owner: EQUAL ACCESS MEDIA, INC.)
  • KAMU-FM (90.9 FM; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY)
  • KNFX-FM (99.5 FM; BRYAN, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KEOS (89.1 FM; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRAZOS EDUCATIONAL RADIO)
  • K227AI (93.3 FM; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: KSBJ EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KKYS (104.7 FM; BRYAN, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMBV (92.5 FM; NAVASOTA, TX; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KULF (94.1 FM; BRENHAM, TX; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAGG (96.1 FM; MADISONVILLE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K265DH (100.9 FM; BRYAN, TX; Owner: HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Cooks Point:

  • KYLE (Channel 28; BRYAN, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF BRYAN LICENSE CORP.)
  • KBTX-TV (Channel 3; BRYAN, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KMAY-LP (Channel 23; BRYAN, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • K28AK (Channel 28; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRHD-LP (Channel 34; BRYAN, TX; Owner: CENTEX TELEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSCM-LP (Channel 12; BRYAN, TX; Owner: R.D. HARRIS)
  • KAMU-TV (Channel 15; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY)
  • K47ED (Channel 47; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KCEN-TV (Channel 6; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)

Cooks Point fatal accident list:

Dec 11, 1987 05:15 AM, 21, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • STATION, Railroad Milepost 24.0 Se Of (Lat: 30.586028 Lon: -96.599111), Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WEF856,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2181.60 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/1999, Expiration Date: 10/13/2009, Cancellation Date: 07/21/2008, Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cooks Point, TX
  • 49.9%Electricity
  • 36.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.2%Utility gas
  • 1.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cooks Point, TX
  • 55.7%Electricity
  • 22.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.4%Utility gas
  • 8.2%No fuel used


Cooks Point compared to Texas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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