Strawn Public RecordsTexas

Strawn, located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, has a 2020 population of approximately 540 residents. The median age is about 45 years. Gender distribution is nearly even, with 49% male and 51% female. Racially, the city is predominantly White (around 89%), with Hispanic or Latino residents making up nearly 12%, and small percentages of African American, Native American, and other races.

Strawn, in Palo Pinto County, TX, features a homeownership rate of around 74%, with median home values near $90,000 and average rents close to $700 per month. The property market has seen modest appreciation, with home prices rising approximately 5% year-over-year. Housing stock is mainly single-family homes and some mobile homes, and neighborhoods are generally quiet and rural. Property taxes average 1.6% of assessed value, relatively low compared to urban Texas areas. The rental market is limited, with most residents preferring ownership due to affordability and community stability.

Strawn, located in Palo Pinto County, TX, serves its students through Strawn Independent School District, which includes Strawn High School (grades 7-12) and one elementary school, totaling two schools. The district enrolls approximately 175 students, with a high school graduation rate near 95%. Adult education opportunities are limited locally, and only about 12% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety ratings are above average, and the schools offer UIL academic and extracurricular programs, though advanced placement options are limited by small size. Test scores average slightly below the state norm.

Strawn, located in Palo Pinto County, TX, has a predominantly car-dependent transportation system, with over 90% of residents commuting by personal vehicle and virtually no public transit services available. Average commute times are approximately 25 minutes, slightly below the national average. Vehicle ownership rates are high, with most households owning two or more vehicles. The city's transportation infrastructure centers around U.S. Highway 16 and State Highway 108. Major employment hubs are located outside Strawn, with many residents commuting to nearby cities such as Mineral Wells and Weatherford for work. Public transit usage is estimated at less than 1%.

Strawn, in Palo Pinto County, Texas, has limited healthcare infrastructure, lacking hospitals within city limits; residents primarily access Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells, about 20 miles away. Local care is mainly provided by small clinics or primary care offices in nearby towns. As of 2022, Palo Pinto County had an uninsured rate around 20%, higher than Texas’s average. The population is approximately 618, with a median age near 48. Common health concerns include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Provider-to-patient ratios are low, with fewer than 1 primary care physician per 3,000 residents in the county.