Waelder, Texas

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Population in 2022: 948 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.1%
 
Males: 436  (46.0%)
Females: 512  (54.0%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 78959.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,477 (it was $22,381 in 2000)
Waelder:

$58,477
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,273 (it was $10,181 in 2000)

Waelder city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $69,776 (it was $23,000 in 2000)
Waelder:

$69,776
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $91,074; detached houses: $125,690; mobile homes: $59,112

Median gross rent in 2022: $876.

March 2022 cost of living index in Waelder: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.6%
(61.9% for Black residents, 12.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.7% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Waelder, TX (2022)
    • 1,01793.4%Hispanic
    • 423.9%Black alone
    • 272.5%White alone
    • 100.9%Two or more races

Races in Waelder detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Waelder, Texas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Waelder is 202 to 1.


Crime rates in Waelder by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(92.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(100.3)
1
(93.9)
3
(276.0)
2
(184.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(88.3)
1
(88.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(100.3)
1
(93.9)
2
(184.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(177.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(300.9)
8
(751.2)
6
(552.0)
1
(92.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(545.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(176.5)
1
(88.6)
0
(0.0)
3
(257.7)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
7
(702.1)
8
(751.2)
10
(920.0)
12
(1,104)
4
(368.7)
5
(454.1)
0
(0.0)
2
(176.5)
1
(88.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(106.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
5
(501.5)
6
(563.4)
7
(644.0)
9
(828.0)
13
(1,198)
6
(545.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(88.6)
1
(89.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(106.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index239.7328.6660.5276.073.7162.60.0118.3151.53.651.511.7

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Waelder, TX

Crime rate in Waelder detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 5 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.44
Texas average:

2.07
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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 380 feet

Land area: 1.28 square miles.

Population density: 741 people per square mile   (low).

Waelder, Texas map

215 residents are foreign born (19.0% Latin America).

This city:

19.7%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,273 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,719 (2.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Austin, TX (49.8 miles , pop. 656,562).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: San Antonio, TX (74.9 miles , pop. 1,144,646).

Nearest cities:

Thompsonville, TX (2.2 miles),
Flatonia, TX (3.4 miles ),
Moulton, TX (3.5 miles ),
Gonzales, TX (4.0 miles ),
Shiner, TX (4.4 miles ),
Luling, TX (4.6 miles ),
Smithville, TX (4.8 miles ),
Schulenburg, TX (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 29.69 N, Longitude: 97.30 W

Area code: 830

Distribution of median household income in Waelder, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Waelder, TX in 2022
Waelder satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +206 (+27.8%).
Most common industries in Waelder, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (23.6%)
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.1%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (25.7%)
  • Construction (24.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
  • Utilities (3.8%)
  • Farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (20.7%)
  • Educational services (17.8%)
  • Health care (17.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Waelder, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Food processing workers (5.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Food processing workers (6.3%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.9%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.9%)
  • Electricians (5.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.9%)
  • Cashiers (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Bus drivers (5.2%)

Average climate in Waelder, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Waelder-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/1953, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.5 miles away from the Waelder city center injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 9/20/1967, a category F3 tornado 27.5 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Waelder-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 28% 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 74.2 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 78.8 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 365.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 308.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/1/2018 at 16:28:56, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.8 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 232.6 miles away from Waelder 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 Gonzales County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Waelder:

  • OAK MANOR NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; FLATONIA, TX)
  • SHADY OAK NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MOULTON, TX)
  • SHADY OAK NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MOULTON, TX)
  • CARTWHEEL LODGE OF GONZALES (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GONZALES, TX)
  • DAVITA-GONZALES (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; GONZALES, TX)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; GONZALES, TX)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; GONZALES, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waelder:

  • Texas State University (about 41 miles; San Marcos, TX; Full-time enrollment: 29,202)
  • Saint Edward's University (about 47 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 4,308)
  • The University of Texas at Austin (about 49 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 45,500)
  • Austin Community College District (about 50 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 25,957)
  • Concordia University-Texas (about 60 miles; Austin, TX; FT enrollment: 2,192)
  • Blinn College (about 63 miles; Brenham, TX; FT enrollment: 8,959)
  • Victoria College (about 64 miles; Victoria, TX; FT enrollment: 2,730)

Public high school in Waelder:

  • WAELDER SCHOOL (Students: 264, Location: 201 US HWY 90 W, Grades: PK-12)
See full list of schools located in Waelder

Library in Waelder:

  • WAELDER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $23,888; Location: 310 N AVE E; 7,074 books; 342 audio materials; 445 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 10 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Waelder: Waelder Fire Department (A), Gonzales County Emergency Medical Services / Rescue Station 3 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Waelder: Saint Patricks Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Sam McVey - Boxer, Lawrence Sampleton - Football player.

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

2.9 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.4%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Waelder:

Marital status in Waelder, TX
  • Never married: 42.9%
  • Now married: 39.1%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Waelder:

  • High school or higher: 60.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

23.0
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Waelder
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Waelder, TX (based on Gonzales County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,91624
Catholic3,1445
Mainline Protestant2,33713
Other5132
Black Protestant3824
None8,515-
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: 4
Gonzales County:

2.10 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

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

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

8.40 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Gonzales County:

6.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

10.1%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.0%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.7%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Waelder:

45.2%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Waelder:

41.6%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Waelder:

25.0%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.0%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Waelder:

31.2%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Waelder:

49.8%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

80.5%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Waelder, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 39$63,798
Totals for Government 0$0 39$63,798

Waelder government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $188,000 ($198.31)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($67.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($3.16)
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $647,000 ($682.49)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $531,000 ($560.13)
    Corrections - Other: $434,000 ($457.81)
    Police Protection: $389,000 ($410.34)
    General - Other: $285,000 ($300.63)
    Regular Highways: $281,000 ($296.41)
    Financial Administration: $113,000 ($119.20)
    General Public Buildings: $60,000 ($63.29)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($29.54)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($28.48)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $22,000 ($23.21)
    Public Welfare - Other: $19,000 ($20.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($8.44)
    Natural Resources - Other: $8,000 ($8.44)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($39.03)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $42,000 ($44.30)
    Corrections - Other: $16,000 ($16.88)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($7.38)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($3.16)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($1.05)

Waelder government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $333,000 ($351.27)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($8.44)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($22.15)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($40.08)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $115,000 ($121.31)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($53.80)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($10.55)
    Rents: $3,000 ($3.16)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.05)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($1.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $131,000 ($138.19)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($21.10)
    Highways: $4,000 ($4.22)
  • Tax - Property: $1,983,000 ($2091.77)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $632,000 ($666.67)
    Motor Vehicle License: $125,000 ($131.86)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($80.17)
    Amusements Sales: $3,000 ($3.16)

Waelder government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($1067.51)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $883,000 ($931.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($136.08)

Waelder government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($47.47)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($2069.62)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($64.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Waelder:

  • 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.)
  • KQQA (1530 AM; 10 kW; CREEDMOOR, TX; Owner: YELLOW ROSE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSAH (720 AM; 10 kW; UNIVERSAL CITY, TX; Owner: KSAH LICENSING, INC.)
  • KLBJ (590 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KCTI (1450 AM; 1 kW; GONZALES, TX; Owner: GONZALES COMMUNICATIONS A TX LTD PTN)
  • KCTA (1030 AM; 50 kW; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF THE SOUTHWEST)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KENS (1160 AM; 25 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: KENS-TV, INC.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTMR (1130 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EDNA, TX; Owner: SIGA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waelder:

  • KROX-FM (101.5 FM; BUDA, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KEYI-FM (103.5 FM; SAN MARCOS, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KVET-FM (98.1 FM; AUSTIN, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQQT (106.3 FM; GONZALES, TX; Owner: CENTRAL TEXAS RADIO, INC.)
  • KGSR (107.1 FM; BASTROP, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KTXM (99.9 FM; HALLETTSVILLE, TX; Owner: LAGRANGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Waelder fatal accident list:

Sep 20, 2011 06:45 AM, Us-90, Lat: 29.689647, Lon: -97.279375, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 25, 1993 12:55 AM, Savef, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3
Jun 26, 1985 06:00 PM, No1st, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 23, 1981 01:15 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jul 10, 1977 09:45 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 35Number of bridges
  • 528ft / 161mTotal length
  • 381,980Total average daily traffic
  • 119,047Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Waelder, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 271970-1979
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Waelder, TX

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

74 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Waelder)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • City Hall (Lat: 29.694389 Lon: -97.298889), Call Sign: KRY992,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.085 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2011, Expiration Date: 02/22/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2021, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • MP 126.1, Mp 126.1, Glidden Sub (Lat: 29.679250 Lon: -97.216306), Type: Bant, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: KNIZ588,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.515 MHz, 160.770 MHz, 160.320 MHz, 160.665 MHz, 161.265 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2015, Expiration Date: 04/05/2025, Certifier: L J Kopiasz, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St. Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • Lat: 29.808528 Lon: -97.287667, Call Sign: WRFJ801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.662 MHz, 452.687 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2020, Expiration Date: 03/17/2030, Certifier: Stephen Kelly, Registrant: Bearcom, 4009 Distribution Drive, Bldg 200, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (214) 765-7328, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KD5UTE, Licensee ID: L00616868, Grant Date: 11/03/2022, Expiration Date: 01/02/2033, Certifier: John E Brumme Jr, Registrant: John E Brumme Jr, 8053 E State Hwy 97, Waelder, TX 78959

  • Call Sign: KF5QNH, Licensee ID: L01715649, Grant Date: 06/08/2012, Expiration Date: 06/08/2022, Certifier: Patrick T Mccolgan, Registrant: Patrick T Mccolgan, 7305 Shasta Cove, Waelder, TX 78959

  • Call Sign: KF5WEU, Licensee ID: L01796975, Grant Date: 06/20/2013, Expiration Date: 06/20/2023, Certifier: Jack E Myers Sr, Registrant: Jack E Myers Sr, 1840 Wood Haven Dr, Waelder, TX 78959

  • Call Sign: KG5NAY, Licensee ID: L02020222, Grant Date: 04/21/2016, Expiration Date: 04/21/2026, Certifier: Morris W Moore, Registrant: Morris W Moore, 798 Highway 304, Waelder, TX 78959

  • Call Sign: KI5KSO, Licensee ID: L02368618, Grant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 09/01/2030, Certifier: Robert C Austin Iii, Registrant: Robert C Austin Iii, Waelder, TX 78959

  • Call Sign: KI5UFE, Licensee ID: L02537161, Grant Date: 03/16/2022, Expiration Date: 03/16/2032, Cancellation Date: 04/23/2022, Certifier: Steven R Danelius, Registrant: Steven R Danelius, Waelder, TX 78959

  • Call Sign: KD5SRD, Previous Call Sign: KI5UFE, Licensee ID: L02537161, Grant Date: 04/23/2022, Expiration Date: 04/23/2032, Certifier: Steven R Danelius, Registrant: Steven R Danelius, Waelder, TX 78959


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 120 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3112N, N3112N, N-3112N, Serial Number: 13370, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 07/13/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/13/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Jarrel D Moore, 4315 E Us Highway 90, Waelder, TX 78959
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 120 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72433, N72433, N-72433, Serial Number: 9598, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/03/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 11/13/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Jarrel D Moore, 4315 E Us Highway 90, Waelder, TX 78959

Most common first names in Waelder, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1571.2 years
John1379.1 years
Mary1075.1 years
William1080.6 years
Joe1078.1 years
George781.4 years
Henry776.4 years
Robert768.7 years
Willie773.0 years
Oscar678.5 years
Most common last names in Waelder, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown1271.9 years
Martinez1180.2 years
Wilson1168.3 years
Parr1077.4 years
Williams1077.0 years
Johnson1072.6 years
Walker982.5 years
Miller978.8 years
Smith977.8 years
Melchor981.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Waelder, TX
  • 90.0%Electricity
  • 10.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Waelder, TX
  • 76.6%Electricity
  • 23.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Waelder compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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