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City of Timpson - 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 & Rusk Counties.
Median family income for Timpson in 1990: $18,750
Per capita income for Timpson in 1990: $7,588
| 1996 Average Annual Civilian Labor
Force |
Total |
| Civilian Labor Force |
473 |
| Employed |
412 |
| Unemployed |
61 |
| Rate |
12.9 |
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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)
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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: $5,338
Average ACT Score: 20
State Industrial Job Training Available: Some
Vocational-Technical Education Program: Yes
High School Graduate (inclu. equiv.): 198
Some College, No Degree: 96
Assoc. Degree: 21
Bachelor Degree: 49
Graduate or Professional Degree: 30
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No. |
Teachers |
Enrollment |
Grades |
| Elementary |
1 |
25 |
300 |
PK - 5 |
| Middle-School |
1 |
12 |
160 |
6 - 8 |
| High School |
1 |
15 |
200 |
9 - 12 |
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LOCATION
T impson borders Texas and Louisiana line in East Texas. It is located 170
miles north of Houston, 175 miles southeast of Dallas, and 65 miles southwest
of Shreveport, Louisiana. |
UTILITIES
Water
Supplied by: City of Timpson
Groundwater: Yes Surfacewater: No
Source: Wells
Capacity of water plant: 612,000 gpd
Average daily consumption: 200,000 gpd
Peak consumption: 300,000 gpd
Storage capacity: 150,000 gallons
Ground: 50,000 gals. Elevated: 100,000 gals.
Pressure in mains: 60 psi
Sewer
Treatment plant: Extended Aeration (Oxidation ditch)
Percent of community served by sewer: 97%
Average daily load: 180,000 gpd
Design capacity: 400,000 gpd
Electric Company
City of Timpson / Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op
Natural Gas Company
Entex, Inc.
Telephone Company
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
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: Ericson Switch
Long distance companies: All major
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POPULATION
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1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
Present
Estimate |
| City
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1029 |
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| 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 |
233 |
White |
600 |
| 14 - 21 |
81 |
Black |
425 |
| 22 - 34 |
168 |
Hispanic |
4 |
| 35 - 49 |
137 |
Native Am. |
0 |
| 50 - 64 |
144 |
Asian |
0 |
| 65 - above |
266 |
Other |
0 |
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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: $1,346,743
Bonded indebtedness: $48,000
City: G.O.: $199,978 Water rev.: $213,880
County: $ School: $
Fire insurance class: in city outside
Number of pumpers/trucks: 3
Number of full-time firemen: EMT trained:
Number of volunteer firemen: 18 EMT trained: 12
Number of full-time city policemen: 2
Garbage service provided: Yes
Nearest landfill for comm./ind. use: Nacogdoches
Public library: No Volumes:
Planning Commission:
City zoning: |
TAX STRUCTURE
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Property Tax
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rate |
assess. % |
| City |
.37110 |
100% |
| County |
.51044 |
100% |
| School |
1.5200 |
100% |
| College |
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100% |
| Other |
.09134 |
100% |
| Total |
2.49288 |
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: 60 miles
Interstate: 20 U.S. Hwy.: 59, 84
State Hwy.: 87
Bus Lines
Kerrville Bus Lines
Rail
Name of railroad(s) Trains per day
Union Pacific
Switching service: No
Piggyback service: No
Barge Transportation
Nearest Port Facility: Port of Beaumont,
34 feet deep
Motor Freight Companies
Arkansas Frightways, Consolidated Freight, Roadway, Tex-Pack, UPS,
Fed-Ex, Central Freight, Express Mail, CSW
Total number serving community: 9
Number and local terminals: 0
Air Transportation
Nearest commercial airport: Shreveport, LA Regional
Distance: 65 miles
Name of airline serving airport: American, Delta, Northwest, Continental,
TWA
Nearest general aviation airport: Center Municipal
Distance: 16 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: Nearest is Center Memorial Hospital
If no hospitals, distance to nearest facility: 16 miles
Total number of beds: 99
Nearest emergency medical treatment: Center, 16 miles
Number of nursing homes in community:0 (8 w/in 17 mi.)
Number of beds: Childcare Center:
Number of clinics available: 1
Medical personnel:
MD(s): 1 DVM(s):
PA(s): 1 Dentist(s):
Nurses-Registered: 2 Practical: |
COLLEGE / VOCATIONAL
SCHOOLS
| Name |
Location |
Distance
(in miles)
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| Shelby College Center |
Center |
17 |
| Panola Junior College |
Carthage |
27 |
| Centenary University |
Shreveport, LA |
45 |
| Stephen F. Austin State Univ. |
Nacogdoches |
26 |
| East Texas Baptist University |
Marshall |
47 |
| Jacksonville Baptist |
Jacksonville |
60 |
| Kilgore Junior College |
Kilgore |
70 |
| Angelina Junior College |
Lufkin |
60 |
| University of Texas at Tyler |
Tyler |
91 |
| Tyler Junior College |
Tyler |
91 |
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COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
Machine shops: Yes Number: 2
Distance to nearest machine shop: 3-5 miles
Tool & die service: No
If no, distance to nearest service: 65 miles
Electric motor repair: No
If no, distance to nearest service: 17 miles
Type of newspaper(s) in city: Weekly
Number of radio station(s): 0
Number of TV channels received: 3 Cable TV: 16
Seating capacity of largest banquet room: 100
Number of motels/hotels/bed & breakfast available: 1
Total rooms: 15
Number of banks in city: 2
Total assets:
Number of savings and loans: 0
Total Assets: |
CHURCHES
& REAL ESTATE
Number of dwellings: 542 Owner occupied: 312
Residential housing cost per sq. ft.:
Lot costs: $1,000
Number of rental housing available: 98 Cost: $300
Rental complex available: Cost: $
Commercial building cost per sq. ft.:
Lot costs: $4,000
Churches: 16 total churches
Protestant: 15 Catholic: 1
Nearest synagogue: 60 miles |
RECREATION FACILITIES
Type of public facilities available:
Tennis courts: 0 Swimming Pools: 0, nearest 17 mi.
Parks: 2 Country club: 0, nearest 17 mi.
Theaters: 0 Public golf courses: 0, nearest 17 mi.
Distance to nearest public access lake: Lake Center, Toledo Bend and Pinkston
Lakes (12 miles); Lake Murval
Other recreational activities: Fishing, hunting, camping, golfing. Memorial
Day Service, Frontier Days, Christmas Parade, Christmas Lighting Pageant. |
MAJOR AREA EMPLOYERS
| Company Name |
Location |
Product |
Employment |
| Timpson ISD |
Timpson |
Education |
95 |
| Nix Forest Industries |
Timpson |
Forest Products |
50 |
| Ross Lumber, Inc |
Timpson |
Lumber |
40 |
| B&B. Grocery Co. |
Timpson |
Groceries |
32 |
| Timpson Quick Stop, Inc. |
Timpson |
Gas / Diesel Convenience Store / Deli |
15 |
| Austin Bank |
Timpson |
Financial Services |
15 |
| Nix Ready-Mix Concrete, Inc. |
Timpson |
Concrete |
11 |
| City of Timpson |
Timpson |
City Services |
10 |
| Timpson Tamco, Inc. |
Timpson |
Mfg. Hard Surfacing Products |
8 |
| Avian Farms USA, Inc |
Timpson |
Poultry Breeding Stock |
30 |
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