City of Joaquin - Profile
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Churches & Real Estate
Climate Education
College / Vocational Schools
Commercial / Industrial Services
Health Facilities
Labor Market Location
Major Area Employers Municipal
Services
Population Recreation
Facilities Tax Structure
Transportation Utilities
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LABOR
MARKET
Counties/Parishes in commuting distance (35 mile radius):
Sabine, San Augustine, Nacogdoches & Panola Counties & DeSoto Parish
in Louisiana.
Median family income for Joaquin in 1990:
$19,034
Per capita income for Joaquin in 1990: $6,662
| 1996 Average Annual Civilian Labor
Force |
Total |
| Civilian Labor Force |
302 |
| Employed |
272 |
| Unemployed |
30 |
| Rate |
9.9 |
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Average Starting Hourly Wage
Rates - September 1, 1997
|
| Occupation or Job Title |
Entry
|
High
|
Average
|
| Machinist |
$6.00 |
$15.50 |
$9.21 |
| Mechanics (Auto) |
5.15 |
14.00 |
8.17 |
| Drill/Punch Press/Lathe Operators |
5.15 |
7.46 |
6.00 |
| Welder |
6.00 |
16.50 |
11.77 |
| Electrician (Maintenance)
|
5.15 |
20.00 |
10.95 |
| Sewing Machine Operator |
5.15 |
5.15 |
5.15 |
| Production Assembler |
5.15 |
6.00 |
5.15 |
| Forklift Operator |
6.00 |
7.50 |
6.50 |
| Truck Driver (Light) |
5.15 |
11.24 |
6.68 |
| Common Laborer |
5.15 |
10.00 |
7.19 |
| Shipping Clerk |
5.15 |
10.00 |
6.97 |
| Secretary |
5.15 |
14.59 |
7.07 |
| Bookkeeper |
5.15 |
11.54 |
6.79 |
Average number of paid holidays usually
granted by employers:
5 - 8 per year. |
| Source of wage information: Texas
Workforce Commission |
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EDUCATION
Public schools-Education cost per pupil: $4,953.00
Average SAT Score: JISD 1047; State 891, Nat'l 1013
State Industrial Job Training Available:
Vocational-Technical Education Program:
High School Graduate (inclu. equiv.): 211
Some College, No Degree: 62
Assoc. Degree: 11
Bachelor Degree: 18
Graduate or Professional Degree: 1
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No.
|
Teachers
|
Enrollment
|
Grades
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| Elementary |
1 |
29 |
388 |
7 |
Middle-School
High School |
1
1 |
28 |
280 |
2
4 |
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LOCATION
Joaquin is located in Deep East Texas near the Texas
/ Louisiana State Line. |
UTILITIES
Water
Supplied by: City of Joaquin
Groundwater: No Surfacewater: Yes
Source: Sabine River / Town of Logansport
Capacity of water plant: 2 million gpd
Average daily consumption: .1595 mgd
Peak consumption: .214 mgd
Storage capacity:
Ground: 80,000 gals. Elevated: 50,000 gals.
Pressure in mains: 60 psi
Sewer
Type of treatment plant: Compact Aeration
Percent of community served by sewer: 99%
Average daily load: 40,000 gpd
Design capacity: 100,000 gpd
Electric Company:
Southwestern Electric Power & Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op
Natural Gas Company:
Joaquin Municipal Gas Co.
Telephone Company:
GTE, Inc.
Digital: Yes Analog: Yes ElectroMechanical: No
Fiber optics: Yes Switched 56 KBPS: Yes 911: Yes
High capacity digital (T-1):Yes Digital data service: Yes
Make/Model/Software level:
Long distance companies: All Major
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POPULATION
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1970
|
1980
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1990
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Present
Estimate
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| City
|
800 |
917 |
805 |
1,000 |
| County |
19,672 |
23,084 |
22,034 |
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| State |
11,196,730 |
14,229,191 |
16,986,510 |
18,000,000 |
| 1990 Population by Age: |
1990 Population by Race: |
| Age |
Population
|
Race |
Population
|
| 0 - 13 |
214 |
White |
622 |
| 14 - 21 |
118 |
Black |
168 |
| 22 - 34 |
134 |
Hispanic |
18 |
| 35 - 49 |
153 |
Native Am. |
0 |
| 50 - 64 |
71 |
Asian |
0 |
| 65 - above |
118 |
Other |
0 |
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
- 1990 Census
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CLIMATE
Average annual temperature: 65 degrees
Monthly average high temperature: 82 degrees
Monthly average low temperature: 47degrees
Average annual rainfall: 50 inches
Elevation: 345 feet above sea level |
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of local government: Mayor / Council
Annual budget: $592,000
Bonded indebtedness:
City: G.O.: $307,000 Water rev.: $
County: $ School: $3,000,000
Fire insurance class: .40 in city outside
Number of pumpers/trucks: 4
Number of full-time firemen: N/A EMT trained:
Number of volunteer firemen: 30 EMT trained:
Number of full-time city policemen: 1
Garbage service provided: No
Nearest landfill for comm./ind. use: 60 miles
Public library: N/A
Planning Commission: N/A
City zoning: N/AMUNICIPAL
SERVICES |
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TAX STRUCTURE
Basic tax levy-latest
year (per 100, assessed value)
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Property Tax
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rate |
assess. % |
| City |
0.28529 |
100% |
| County |
.63654 |
100% |
| School |
1.8243 |
100% |
| College |
0.00 |
100% |
| Other |
0.00 |
100% |
| Total |
2.74613 |
100% |
| Sales
Tax % State-6.25% County-0% City-1% |
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TRANSPORTATION
Interstate within city limits: No
If no, distance to nearest Interstate: 40 miles
Interstate: I-20 U.S. Hwy.: 84
State Hwy.: 7
Bus Lines
Kerrville Bus Lines
Rail
Name of railroad(s) Trains per day
Union Pacific - 10 trains per day
Switching service: No
Piggyback service: No
Barge Transportation
Nearest Port Facility: Port of Beaumont / Port of Orange
Motor Freight Companies
None
Total number serving community: 5
Number and local terminals: None
Air Transportation
Nearest commercial airport: Shreveport, LA Regional
Distance: 50 miles
Name of airline serving airport:
American, Delta, Northwest, Continental, TWA
Nearest general aviation airport: Center Municipal
Distance: 8 miles
Type of runway: Asphalt
Length of runway: 5,500 feet
Landing strip lighted: Yes
Instrument landing system: No
Private aircraft storage available: Yes
Private aircraft maintenance available: Yes
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HEALTH FACILITIES
Number of hospitals: 0
If no hospitals, distance to nearest facility: 13 miles
Total number of beds:
Nearest emergency medical treatment:
Number of nursing homes in community: 1
Number of beds: 5-7 Childcare Center:
Number of clinics available:
Medical personnel:
MD(s): DVM(s):
PA(s): Dentist(s):
Nurses-Registered: Practical: |
COLLEGE / VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
| Name |
Location |
Distance
(in miles)
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| Shelby College Center |
Center |
8 |
| Panola Junior College |
Carthage |
30 |
| Centenary University |
Shreveport, LA |
45 |
| Stephen F. Austin State Univ. |
Nacogdoches |
46 |
| East Texas Baptist University |
Marshall |
47 |
| Jacksonville Baptist |
Jacksonville |
60 |
| Kilgore Junior College |
Kilgore |
70 |
| Angelina Junior College |
Lufkin |
70 |
| University of Texas at Tyler |
Tyler |
91 |
| Tyler Junior College |
Tyler |
91 |
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COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Machine shops: No
Distance to nearest machine shop: 13 miles
Tool & die service: No
If no, distance to nearest service: 55 miles
Electric motor repair: No
If no, distance to nearest service: 13 miles
Type of newspaper(s) in city: None
Number of radio station(s): None
Number of TV channels received: 4 Cable TV: 32
Seating capacity of largest banquet room:
Number of motels/hotels available:
Total rooms:
Number of banks in city: 1 - Texas State Bank
Total assets: $54,658,321.02
Number of savings and loans: 0
Total Assets: N/A |
CHURCHES & REAL ESTATE
Number of dwellings: 340 Owner occupied: 206
Residential housing cost per sq. ft.: $35 - 40
Lot costs: $2,500 - 5,000
Number of rental housing available: 134 Cost: $275
Rental complex available: 2 Cost: $250
Commercial building cost per sq. ft.:
Churches: 12 total churches
Protestant: 9 Catholic: 0
Nearest synagogue: 50 miles |
RECREATION FACILITIES
Type of public facilities available:
Tennis courts: 1 School Swimming pools: 0
Country club: 1 (13 miles) Parks: 2
Public golf courses: 0 Theaters: 1 (13 mi.)
Distance to nearest public lake: Toledo Bend (2 miles)
Activities Allowed: Swimming, skiing, fishing, and camping
Other recreational activities: Baseball/Softball, Youth & Adult Leagues,
Hunting in the Sabine National Forest. |
MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS
| Company Name
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Location |
Product |
Employment |
Union |
| Tyson/Holly Farms |
Center |
Poultry Process |
1,175 |
Yes |
| Bruce Hardwood Floors |
Center |
Plywood |
385 |
Yes |
| Center Ind. School Dist. |
Center |
Education |
280 |
No |
| Center Fixture Operations |
Center |
Store Fixtures |
150 |
No |
| Memorial Hospital |
Center |
Hospital |
145 |
No |
| Wal-Mart |
Center |
Discount Store |
135 |
No |
| Shelby County |
County Wide |
Government |
105 |
No |
| Brookshires |
Joaquin |
Grocery |
42 |
No |
| Texas State Bank |
Joaquin |
Financial |
39 |
No |
| Kirkland Casting |
Joaquin |
Motor Parts |
20 |
No |
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