La Porte

La Porte is a city in Harris County, Texas, within the Bay Area of the HoustonSugar LandBaytown metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 35,124. During the early 20th century, La Porte's Sylvan Beach became a nationally known tourist destination attracting some of the nation's most well-known entertainers. As a result of changing economics in the Houston area and beach erosion, the tourist business declined while industrial development in the area grew. Plans have been discussed to restore the city's status as a tourist destination. The city has a total area of 20 sq mi (0.8 mi), which includes 1.4 km of beachline, which has been discussed as well as building a large hotel on the shoreline. The area around modern La Porto gained fame early in Texas history as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. The San Jacintos Monument, in the unincorporated area of LaPorte, commemorates the battle. The town is home to the Barbours Cut shipping terminal, operated by the Port of Houston Authority since 1977, and Bayport Terminal, which was established just south of the city in 1991. The community was founded in 1892 as a speculative real estate venture by an investment group. The beachfront began to physically shrink beginning around 1928 because of erosion from the wakes of shipping traffic, and land subsidence resulting from the extraction of groundwater in the region due to development.

History

La Porte is the primary city name, but also Shoreacres are acceptable city names or spellings, Lomax, Morgans Point, Sylvan Beach on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. The official name is City of La Porte. The community of La Porte was founded in 1892 as a speculative real estate venture by an investment group. The area around Sylvan Grove soon was developed with amenities including bathhouses, boating piers, and a Victorian hotel with a dance pavilion. In 1900, the devastating Galveston Hurricane hit the shoreline, seriously damaging the community's attractions. By the later 20th century, erosion had completely eliminated the beach. A project to restore the beachfront at Sylvan Beach Park began in 2009 and finished in 2013, with sand brought in from other areas and dredging operations. Other plans, including building a large hotel on the shore line, have been discussed as well. In the 1930s the park was completely revamped, with additions of a large boardwalk, amusement rides, and many other attractions. The later establishment of the Johnson Space Center in the nearby Clear Lake Area, and the Barbours Cut shipping terminal in neighboring Morgan's Point have gradually made the community successful as part of the Houston area's industrial heartland. A hurricane in 1943 destroyed most of the tourist attractions. Most of the damaged structures were never rebuilt after this time, as the area was changing. The community's residents became more dependent on these businesses. In 1954, the opening of the LaPorte-Baytown tunnel in 1954 further spurred development. The town's population has grown to around 4,000. It is located in the Houston suburb of Baytown, Texas, near the Texas-Louisiana border.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, La Porte has a total area of 20.0 sq mi (51.8 km²) of which 1.4 sq mi is covered by water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Lomax was once a separate jurisdiction, but was annexed by LaPorte. The city has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps. It has many small, 1940s, frame houses. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, near San Francisco and Los Angeles. It was once known as "La Porte" before being annexed by the City of La Porto in the 1950s. It also has a number of small communities, such as Lomx and La Porta. The town has a population of about 2,000 people, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. The area has a climate of Cfa, with mild to mild winters and hot, humidity-filled summers. The weather is generally dry and hot in the summer, and cool and dry in the winter. The average temperature in the city is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) and the average annual rainfall is around 1,000 mm (62 inches) The city is located on the San Francisco Bay Area coast, near Los Angeles and San Fernando, California. It has a total population of 2,100.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 35,124 people, 12,342 households, and 9,148 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 81.39% White, 6.25% African American, 0.48% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 8.52% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Of the 10,928 households, 43.2% had children under 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were not families. The average household size was 2.90, and the average family size was 3.28. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, There were 98.5 males. The city's median income was $55,810, and for a family was $60,034. About 20.45% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. In the city, the age distribution was 29.7% under 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.7 percent from 25 to 44, 21.8 percent from 45 to 64, and 6.9 percent who were 65 or older. The per capita income for the city is $21,178. About 6.2%. of families and 7.5%. of the residents were below the poverty line.

Economy

The city is located adjacent to three major economic hubs of the Bay Area and Greater Houston. The Bayport Industrial District, the Battleground Industrial District and the Barbours Cut shipping terminal are the city's main economic hubs. The city is also home to the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences, the Texas Museum of Fine Arts, and the University of Texas at Houston. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, which is one of the world's largest oil refineries. It has a population of 1.6 million. The population of Houston is 1.7 million. It was once the largest city in the United States, but is now a suburb of Houston, Texas. It also has a major oil refinery, the Houston Ship Channel, and a number of other major industrial areas. The economy is based on oil and natural gas production, with the Bayport industrial district and Battleground industrial district as its main economic centers. The City is also the home of the Houston museum of Natural Science, which dates back to the 18th century. The Houston Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest museum in the U.S., with a collection of more than 1,000 works of art, including the famous "Museums of the World" and "Science and Nature" museums. The museum is located in the Bay Port area of the city, which was built in the 19th century, and is home to a large number of historic buildings and structures. The bay port is also a major hub for the Houston Bay Area, particularly the Bay port.

Government

As with the majority of home-rule cities in Texas, La Porte has a charter for a council-manager form of government. Since 2012, the city manager has been Corby Alexander, from Henderson, Texas. Elections for city council members are held at the same time as for the school board of the city's school district. The nearest public hospital is Ben Taub General Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Harris Health System designated Strawberry Health Center in Pasadena for ZIP code 77571. The U.S. Postal Service operates the LaPorte Post Office at 801 West Fairmont Parkway. The city has a population of 4,000, the lowest of any Texas city, according to the U.N. Census Bureau. The population is 4,100, the highest of any city in the state, and the lowest in the nation for the state of Texas. It is the only city in Harris County with more than 1,000 residents, and it is the second-largest city in Texas after Austin, Texas, with 4,200 residents. It has the highest homicide rate in Texas. The highest rate is in Austin, where the city has had more than 2,000 homicides in the last five years. It also has the lowest crime rate, with the lowest rate for the city in more than 20 years. The lowest rate is for the county as a whole, at 2.2 percent. The town has a high rate of obesity, the second highest in the city. It had the highest rate of diabetes in the United States in 2010.

Education

The city of La Porte, Texas, is home to several schools. The city is also home to the Harris County Public Library, which opened in 1929. The library is located in the former Southern Pacific Railroad depot, which was built in the 1930s. The town is also the home of the San Jacinto River, which runs through the center of the city. The river was once a source of water for the city, but has now been converted into a reservoir. It is the only river in the city and is used to supply water to the surrounding area. The water is also used to irrigate the city's land. The community is also known as "La Porte" because it is located near the river, which is used as a water source for many of the town's residents. It also serves as a base for the community's other schools, such as LaPorte High School and Laporte Middle School. The school district also has a number of other schools in the area, including Lomax Elementary and Lompoc High School, which were founded in the 1950s. La Porta High School was founded in 1961. It was the first high school in the town, and is located on the south side of the river. The high school is located at the base of a hill. It has been in the same location since the 1970s, when it was the site of the first school to be built. The elementary schools are located on a hill, and the high school on the north side. The middle and high schools are on the east and west sides.

Infrastructure

La Porte is located on the northwest end of Galveston Bay at the mouth of Buffalo Bayou and the San Jacinto River. The closest major airports with commercial airline service are William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. State Highway 146 crosses the Fred Hartman Bridge into the nearby city of Baytown. The bridge was built in 1995, replacing the Baytown Tunnel, to allow deepening of the Houston Ship Channel. Harris County Transit provides public transportation in La Porte. The city is home to the LaPorte Municipal Airport, which is located in the city limits. It is also the location of the Harris County Jail, which was founded in 1883. The La Portes live in a suburb of Houston called La Port, which has a population of about 3,000. The town is located near the Texas-Louisiana state line, and is near the city of Houston and the Texas College State University plex. It has a post office with a ZIP code of 7053. The nearest major airport is George Bush International Airport, in Houston, Texas, which also has an airport in La Porte. It also has a small airport in Baytown, Texas called Baytown International Airport. The Houston Ship Channel is a major shipping channel, and the city is close to the city's port. The Port of Baytown is the site of the Port of Houston Ship Channel, which connects to the Gulf of Louisiana.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in La Porte, Harris County, Texas = 15.8. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 37. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 11. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in La Porte = 6.1 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 13,431 individuals with a median age of 34.5 age the population grows by 8.29% in La Porte, Harris County, Texas population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,880.03 residents per square mile of area (725.90/km²). There are average 2.91 people per household in the 11,797 households with an average household income of $66,773 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 9.10% of the available work force and has dropped -2.51% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 25.88%. The number of physicians in La Porte per 100,000 population = 213.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in La Porte = 49.3 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.2 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 82. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 205. 92 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 44.2 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 23, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in La Porte, Harris County, Texas which are owned by the occupant = 70.42%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 27 years with median home cost = $57,820 and home appreciation of -0.81%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $20.09 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,479 per student. There are 16.4 students for each teacher in the school, 710 students for each Librarian and 488 students for each Counselor. 6.90% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 9.65% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 3.51% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).