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Myrtle Springs, Texas

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Population in 2010: 828.
Males: 461  (55.7%)
Females: 367  (44.3%)
Median resident age:

37.2 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,693
Myrtle Springs:

$61,693
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,629

Myrtle Springs CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $209,790
Myrtle Springs:

$209,790
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $277,288; detached houses: $377,329; mobile homes: $59,584

Median gross rent in 2022: $895.

March 2022 cost of living index in Myrtle Springs: 80.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.8%
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Ancestries: American (43.5%), English (29.9%), Dutch (1.8%), European (1.8%), German (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 504 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Mesquite, TX (41.3 miles , pop. 124,523).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Garland, TX (45.9 miles , pop. 215,768).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (51.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Canton, TX (2.3 miles ),
Edgewood, TX (2.6 miles ),
Wills Point, TX (2.9 miles ),
Fruitvale, TX (3.0 miles ),
Grand Saline, TX (3.7 miles ),
Elmo, TX (4.0 miles ),
Van, TX (4.2 miles ),
Oak Ridge, TX (4.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.61 N, Longitude: 95.93 W

Area code: 903

Distribution of median household income in Myrtle Springs, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Myrtle Springs, TX in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Texas:

3.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 73.6. This is about average.

City:

73.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.93. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.93
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.517. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.517
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.28. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.28
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Myrtle Springs-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 117% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/3/1973, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.6 miles away from the Myrtle Springs place center .

On 3/11/1963, a category F3 tornado 21.7 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Myrtle Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 429% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 207.7 miles away from Myrtle Springs center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 270.0 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 102.8 miles away from Myrtle Springs center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 282.6 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 100.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 239.1 miles away from Myrtle Springs center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Van Zandt County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Fires: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Myrtle Springs:

  • HERITAGE MANOR OF CANTON (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; CANTON, TX)
  • CANTON GROUP HOME SHORT STREET MALE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; CANTON, TX)
  • CANTON HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CANTON, TX)
  • CANTON NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CANTON, TX)
  • US RENAL CARE CANTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; CANTON, TX)
  • CANTON OAKS (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CANTON, TX)
  • FREE STATE CRESTWOOD (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WILLS POINT, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Myrtle Springs:

  • Trinity Valley Community College (about 29 miles; Athens, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,333)
  • Tyler Junior College (about 43 miles; Tyler, TX; FT enrollment: 8,104)
  • Texas A & M University-Commerce (about 44 miles; Commerce, TX; FT enrollment: 8,890)
  • The University of Texas at Tyler (about 45 miles; Tyler, TX; FT enrollment: 5,774)
  • Eastfield College (about 45 miles; Mesquite, TX; FT enrollment: 8,323)
  • Cedar Valley College (about 49 miles; Lancaster, TX; FT enrollment: 3,603)
  • Navarro College (about 50 miles; Corsicana, TX; FT enrollment: 7,711)

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Van Zandt 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:

2.6 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.1%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.2%
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: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Myrtle Springs:

Marital status in Myrtle Springs, TX
  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 40.0%
  • Separated: 20.4%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Myrtle Springs:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Myrtle Springs, TX (based on Van Zandt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,79185
Mainline Protestant3,23115
Catholic1,9453
Black Protestant7155
Other5782
None27,319-
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: 6
Van Zandt County:

1.16 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

1.16 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
This county:

6.18 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Here:

5.60 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.9%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

25.5%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.9%
State:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Myrtle Springs:

  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KVCI (1510 AM; daytime; 2 kW; CANTON, TX; Owner: CANTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KAAM (770 AM; 10 kW; GARLAND, TX; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTBB (600 AM; 5 kW; TYLER, TX; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Myrtle Springs:

  • KLTY (94.9 FM; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, LLC)
  • WRR (101.1 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS)
  • KLUV-FM (98.7 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • KRBV (100.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF FORT WORTH)
  • KOOI (106.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, TX; Owner: WALLER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVNE (89.5 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: EDUC. RADIO FOUND. OF E. TEXAS, INC.)
  • KKUS (104.1 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: WALLER MEDIA, LLC)
  • KDOK (92.1 FM; TYLER, TX; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMOO-FM (96.7 FM; MINEOLA, TX; Owner: HIGHTOWER RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Myrtle Springs:

  • KTAQ (Channel 47; GREENVILLE, TX; Owner: MIKE SIMONS)
  • KLTV (Channel 7; TYLER, TX; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • KETK-TV (Channel 56; JACKSONVILLE, TX; Owner: KETK LICENSEE L.P.)
  • KJJM-LP (Channel 46; DALLAS/MESQUITE, TX; Owner: JANE McGINNIS)

Myrtle Springs fatal accident list:

Jul 26, 2020 08:00 PM, I-20, Lat: 32.599781, Lon: -95.927761, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Apr 27, 2014 01:03 PM, Fm1504, Lat: 32.623783, Lon: -95.931239, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jan 12, 2005 10:18 AM, Sr-64, Fm1504, Lat: 32.612260, Lon: -95.931580, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 28, 2005 12:55 AM, I-20, Lat: 32.604760, Lon: -95.943690, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 13, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 49.7mTotal length
  • $4,000Total costs
  • 325,073Total average daily traffic
  • 77,698Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Myrtle Springs, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 161960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Myrtle Springs, TX

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Myrtle Springs)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Int Of I20 & Cr 2539 (Lat: 32.615556 Lon: -95.970278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 145 m, Overall height: 152 m, Call Sign: WPRZ406,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.787 MHz, 852.112 MHz, 852.487 MHz, 852.537 MHz, 852.687 MHz, 852.962 MHz, 853.062 MHz, 853.212 MHz, 853.237 MHz, 853.262 MHz... (+81 more), Grant Date: 03/17/2001, Expiration Date: 03/17/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/13/2011, Certifier: Robin J Glenny, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2 1/2 Mi Ne (Lat: 32.625139 Lon: -95.891917), Call Sign: KLP222,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.430 MHz, Grant Date: 03/22/2023, Expiration Date: 04/18/2033, Certifier: Karen Donnelly, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4244, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • MYRTLE SPRINGS, I-20 & Fm3416, 4 Mi Wnw Of (Lat: 32.624278 Lon: -95.996056), Type: Mast, Structure height: 59.5 m, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WPOP757,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2018, Expiration Date: 09/29/2028, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • CIP Rons Trading Pos, Tx 243 (Lat: 32.549444 Lon: -95.963444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WRTY671,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 07/29/2022, Expiration Date: 07/29/2032, Certifier: Chad Wachter, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:

  • CIP Sunset Trails, 307 Vz Cr 2161 (Lat: 32.577472 Lon: -95.922722), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WRUL253,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11665.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/07/2022, Expiration Date: 09/07/2032, Certifier: Chad Wachter, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Myrtle Springs, TX
  • 87.7%Electricity
  • 12.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Myrtle Springs, TX
  • 69.7%Electricity
  • 30.3%No fuel used


Myrtle Springs compared to Texas state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly 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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