San Angelo, TX

U.S. News Ratings
Population 91,681
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Low

Climate

San Angelo experiences a Sun Belt climate; the dry weather had healing properties for tuberculosis patients in the early years of the 20th century.

Geography

The city is located in west Texas, southwest of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Cultural Attractions

In addition to the university, San Angelo boasts plenty of art galleries and museums, including the E. H. Danner Museum of Telephony and Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum.

Recreation

The surrounding area, encompassing OC Fisher Lake, Lake Nasworthy, and Twin Buttes Reservoir, offers bird-watching, fishing, hunting, and other activities.

Economy

Goodfellow Air Force Base, located within the city, is its top employer.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
91,681
Population under 55:
75.4%
Population over 55:
24.6%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Austin

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
94°F July High, 38°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$34,143
Median home price:
$100,000
Average property tax:
$24

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
6.4%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
23
Middle schools:
8
High schools:
7

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
1
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
1

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
3/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
3/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
7/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
156

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