City of Tenaha - 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
Median family income for Tenaha in 1990: $19,281
Per capita income for Tenaha in 1990: $8,246
| 1996 Average Annual Civilian Labor
Force |
Total |
| Civilian Labor Force |
483 |
| Employed |
447 |
| Unemployed |
36 |
| Rate |
7.5 |
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Average Starting Hourly Wage
Rates - September 1, 1997
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| 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: $
Average SAT Score: TISD ; State 891, Nat'l 1013
State Industrial Job Training Available:
Vocational-Technical Education Program:
High School Graduate (inclu. equiv.): 241
Some College, No Degree: 102
Assoc. Degree: 15
Bachelor Degree: 43
Graduate or Professional Degree: 20
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No. |
Teachers |
Enrollment |
Grades |
| Elementary |
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22 |
214 |
PK -
5 |
| Middle-School |
|
7 |
89 |
6 -
8 |
| High School |
|
14 |
123 |
9 -
12 |
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LOCATION
Tenaha is located in Deep East Texas near the Texas
/ Louisiana State Line. |
UTILITIES
Water:
Supplied by:
Groundwater: Surfacewater:
Source: Three wells
Capacity of water plant: .192 mgpd
Average daily consumption:
Peak consumption: .190 mgpd
Storage capacity: .130 mgpd
Ground: 80,000 gals. Elevated: 50,000 gals.
Pressure in mains:
Type of treatment plant: Lagoon
Sewer:
Percent of community served by sewer: 90%
Average daily load:
Design capacity:
Electric Company:
Southwestern Electric Power
Natural Gas Company:
Entex, Inc.
Telephone Company:
GTE, Inc.
Digital: Analog: ElectroMechanical:
Fiber optics: Switched 56 KBPS: 911:
High capacity digital (T-1): Digital data service:
Make/Model/Software level:
Long distance companies:
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POPULATION
|
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
Present
Estimate |
| City
|
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|
1050 |
1072 |
| 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 |
246 |
White |
586 |
| 14 - 21 |
150 |
Black |
464 |
| 22 - 34 |
170 |
Hispanic |
19 |
| 35 - 49 |
174 |
Native Am. |
0 |
| 50 - 64 |
176 |
Asian |
0 |
| 65 - above |
153 |
Other |
0 |
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CLIMATE
Average annual temperature: 65 degrees
Monthly average high temperature: 90 degrees
Monthly average low temperature: 40 degrees
Average annual rainfall: 50 inches
Elevation: 345 feet above sea level |
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of local government: Mayor
Annual budget: $507,400
Bonded indebtedness: $14,700
City: G.O.: $ Water rev.: $185,000
County: $ School: $
Fire insurance class: in city outside
Number of pumpers/trucks: 2
Number of full-time firemen: EMT trained: 0
Number of volunteer firemen: 26 EMT trained: 0
Number of full-time city policemen: 1
Garbage service provided: Private Contractor
Nearest landfill for comm./ind. use: 50 miles
Public library: No
Planning Commission: No
City zoning: No |
TAX STRUCTURE
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Property Tax
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rate |
assess. % |
| City |
.3923 |
100% |
| County |
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100% |
| School |
|
100% |
| College |
|
100% |
| Other |
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100% |
| Total |
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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.: 96, 59, 84
State Hwy.:
Bus Lines
Kerrville Bus Lines
Rail
Name of railroad(s):
Atchison, Santa Fe, Topeka and Union Pacific
Switching service:
Piggyback service:
Barge Transportation
Nearest Port Facility: Port of Beaumont / Port of Orange
Motor Freight Companies
Total number serving community: 1 freight,5 parcel
Number and local terminals:
Air Transportation
Nearest commercial airport: Shreveport, LA Regional
Distance: 58 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: 12 miles
Nearest emergency medical treatment: 12 miles
Number of nursing homes in community: 3 located 12 miles away.
Childcare Center: 0 in Tenaha, several in Center
Number of clinics available: 1
Medical personnel:
MD(s): 1 DVM(s):
PA(s): Dentist(s):
Nurses-Registered: Practical: 1 |
COLLEGE / VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
| Name |
Location |
Distance
(in miles)
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| Shelby College Center |
Center |
12 |
| Panola Junior College |
Carthage |
16 |
| Centenary University |
Shreveport, LA |
60 |
| Stephen F. Austin State Univ. |
Nacogdoches |
38 |
| East Texas Baptist University |
Marshall |
45 |
| Jacksonville Baptist |
Jacksonville |
80 |
| Kilgore Junior College |
Kilgore |
60 |
| Angelina Junior College |
Lufkin |
60 |
| University of Texas at Tyler |
Tyler |
70 |
| Tyler Junior College |
Tyler |
70 |
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COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
Machine shops: Number:
Distance to nearest machine shop:
Tool & die service: Number:
If no, distance to nearest service:
Electric motor repair: Number
If no, distance to nearest service:
Type of newspaper(s) in city:
Number of radio station(s):
No. of TV channels received: 26 Cable TV: Yes
Seating capacity of largest banquet room: 100
Number of motels/hotels available: 1
Total rooms: 15
Number of banks in city: 2
Total assets:
Number of savings and loans:
Total Assets: |
CHURCHES & REAL ESTATE
Number of dwellings: Owner occupied:
Residential housing cost per sq. ft.:
Lot costs: $
Number of rental housing available: Avg. Cost: $
Rental complex available: Avg. Cost: $300
Commercial building cost per sq. ft.:
Lot costs:
Churches:
Protestant: 8 Catholic: 12 miles away
Nearest synagogue: |
RECREATION FACILITIES
Type of public facilities available:
Tennis courts: 0 Swimming Pools: 0
Parks: 0 Country club available: 12 miles
Theaters: 0 Public golf courses:
Distance to nearest public access lake: Toledo Bend
Activities Allowed: Swimming, skiing, fishing, and camping
Other recreational activities:
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MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS
| Company Name |
Location |
Product |
Employment |
Union |
| TysonPoultry |
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Poultry |
160 |
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| Scull Timber |
|
Timber |
152 |
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| Arkansas Forest Products |
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Lumber |
110 |
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| Pilgrim's Pride |
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Poultry |
101 |
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