Shepherd-Evergreen, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 14,920.
Males: 7,457  (50.0%)
Females: 7,463  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

36.4 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip code: 77327

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,819 (it was $31,949 in 2000)
Shepherd-Evergreen:

$53,819
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,946 (it was $14,091 in 2000)

Shepherd-Evergreen CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $181,164 (it was $50,600 in 2000)
Shepherd-Evergreen:

$181,164
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $234,015; detached houses: $273,156; townhouses or other attached units: $222,635; mobile homes: $108,777; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $5,302
March 2022 cost of living index in Shepherd-Evergreen: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Shepherd-Evergreen, TX (2000)
    • 10,93080.9%White alone
    • 1,46110.8%Black alone
    • 8316.2%Hispanic
    • 1581.2%Two or more races
    • 600.4%American Indian alone
    • 550.4%Asian alone
    • 90.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 80.06%Other race alone

Races in Shepherd-Evergreen detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 354.3 square miles.

Population density: 42 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Shepherd-Evergreen CCD:

1.0% ($481)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Southeast Montgomery, TX (23.8 miles , pop. 208,076).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (52.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Coldspring, TX (2.6 miles ),
Shepherd, TX (2.7 miles ),
Evergreen, TX (2.9 miles),
North Cleveland, TX (3.1 miles ),
Cleveland, TX (3.2 miles ),
Cape Royale, TX (3.4 miles ),
Goodrich, TX (3.6 miles ),
West Livingston, TX (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 30.49 N, Longitude: 95.12 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 936

Distribution of median household income in Shepherd-Evergreen, TX in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Shepherd-Evergreen, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.0%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.6%)
  • Construction (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Shepherd-Evergreen, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)

Average climate in Shepherd-Evergreen, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 83.5. This is about average.

City:

83.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.11. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.11
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.76. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.76
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Shepherd-Evergreen-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/21/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.2 miles away from the Shepherd-Evergreen place center injured 16 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 12/12/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.8 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shepherd-Evergreen-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 28% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 109.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 106.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 210.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 108.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 105.7 miles away from Shepherd-Evergreen center
On 5/10/2012 at 15:15:38, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MW, Depth: 4.3 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 109.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in San Jacinto County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 10, Hurricanes: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Tropical Storms: 2, Fire: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Shepherd-Evergreen:

  • TEXAS HOME HEALTH SKILLED SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CLEVELAND, TX)
  • HOME CARE OF EAST TEXAS, CLEVELAND (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CLEVELAND, TX)
  • CLEVELAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; CLEVELAND, TX)
  • DAVITA-CLEVELAND DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; CLEVELAND, TX)
  • CLEVELAND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CLEVELAND, TX)
  • GALAXY MANOR NURS CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CLEVELAND, TX)
  • LEGION STREET HOUSE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; CLEVELAND, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shepherd-Evergreen:

  • Lone Star College System (about 31 miles; The Woodlands, TX; Full-time enrollment: 45,205)
  • Sam Houston State University (about 31 miles; Huntsville, TX; FT enrollment: 16,233)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. (about 39 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 3,236)
  • University of Houston-Downtown (about 53 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 10,122)
  • Lee College (about 54 miles; Baytown, TX; FT enrollment: 4,278)
  • Houston Community College (about 55 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 38,303)
  • University of St Thomas (about 55 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 2,747)

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Notable locations in Shepherd-Evergreen: Shell Hunter Camp (A), San Jacipto Work Center (B), Big Woods Hunter Camp (C), Tarkington Hunter Camp (D), Nebletts Hunter Camp (E), Lone Star Trail Primitive Camp Number Two (F), Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department (G), Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department (H), Punkin - Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Shepherd-Evergreen include: Spring Hill Church (A), Pleasant Grove Missionary Church (B), Big Creek Missionary Church (C), Calvary Church (D), Farley Chapel (E), Lake Pool Church (F), China Grove Church (G), County Line Church (H), Laurel Hill Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Purkerson Cemetery (1), Coley Creek Cemetery (2), Lovett Cemetery (3), Big Creek Cemetery (4), Evergreen Cemetery (5), Hargrove Cemetery (6), Jenkins Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Chapman Ponds (A), Smith Break (B), Woods Lake (C), Gator Pond (D), Lost Lake (E), Brushy Lake (F), A and W Ranch Lake (G), Letbetter Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gum Branch (A), Duck Creek (B), Yates Creek (C), Turkey Creek (D), Sulphur Branch (E), Spring Branch (F), Rocky Creek (G), Rocky Branch (H), Pumpkin Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

San Jacinto 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:

2.8 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.9%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

18.6%
Whole state:

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

8.9%
Whole state:

6.7%
74 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
91 people in nursing homes in 2000
4 people in other group homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Shepherd-Evergreen:

Marital status in Shepherd-Evergreen, TX
  • Never married: 17.0%
  • Now married: 65.7%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Shepherd-Evergreen:

  • High school or higher: 69.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shepherd-Evergreen, TX (based on San Jacinto County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,42129
Mainline Protestant5944
Other5021
Black Protestant4704
Catholic3971
None20,000-
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: 2
San Jacinto County:

0.81 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
San Jacinto County:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
This county:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
San Jacinto County:

10.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
San Jacinto County:

26.9%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
San Jacinto County:

14.8%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Shepherd-Evergreen:

  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJOJ (880 AM; 10 kW; CONROE, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KYOK (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CONROE, TX; Owner: MARTIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KETX (1440 AM; 5 kW; LIVINGSTON, TX; Owner: LONE STAR NETWORK)
  • KKHT (1070 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLAT (1010 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KILT (610 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KBME (790 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LTD. PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEYH (850 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shepherd-Evergreen:

  • KVST (103.7 FM; WILLIS, TX; Owner: NEW WAVO COMMUNICATION GROUP, INC.)
  • KTHT (97.1 FM; CLEVELAND, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KHPT (106.9 FM; CONROE, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSBJ (89.3 FM; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: KSBJ EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KETX-FM (92.3 FM; LIVINGSTON, TX; Owner: LONE STAR NETWORK)
  • KAXF (88.3 FM; CONROE, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KQBU-FM (93.3 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KQQK (107.9 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTJM (98.5 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KMJQ (102.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KUST (99.7 FM; HUNTSVILLE, TX; Owner: NEW WAVO COMMUNICATION GROUP, INC.)
  • KTRU (91.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Shepherd-Evergreen:

  • KCTL-LP (Channel 25; LIVINGSTON, TX; Owner: INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KETX-LP (Channel 5; LIVINGSTON, TX; Owner: LONE STAR NETWORK)
  • KBTX-TV (Channel 3; BRYAN, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KHXL-LP (Channel 7; HUNTSVILLE, TX; Owner: INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KHTX-LP (Channel 30; HUNTSVILLE, TX; Owner: INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shepherd-Evergreen, TX
  • 46.5%Electricity
  • 46.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.2%Utility gas
  • 2.2%Wood
  • 0.5%No fuel used
  • 0.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shepherd-Evergreen, TX
  • 41.0%Electricity
  • 39.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.7%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Wood
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%No fuel used
  • 0.3%Other fuel


Shepherd-Evergreen compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Shepherd-Evergreen on our top lists:

  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: recyclable material merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: u. s. postal service (population 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: farm supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: plant and system operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: construction laborers (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: truck transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very long commute times (90 or more minutes) (population 5,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: petroleum and coal products (population 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: repair and maintenance (population 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: air transportation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (population 5,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: recyclable material merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest house values disparities (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (population 5,000+)"
  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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