Information on Wharton, Wharton County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for Wharton, located in the state of Texas, Wharton County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Wharton town HALL, Wharton County
| Wharton town Hall's address | Wharton Wharton Municipal Building 120 E Caney St Wharton, TX 77488-5006 United States | |
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| Phone number of Wharton town Hall | +1 979-532-2491 | |
| Wharton, TX email | Not available | |
| Wharton official website | cityofwharton.com | |
| Mayor of Wharton | Domingo Montalvo | |
| Wharton County, Texas: Vital Records | Wharton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Texas birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Wharton
What county is Wharton TX in?Wharton, TX is located in Wharton County |
Where is Wharton, Texas ?Wharton is located in Wharton County, situated in southeastern Texas, United States. It lies near the Colorado River and is approximately 60 miles southwest of Houston. The municipality is part of the Gulf Coastal Plains region, offering easy access to major highways connecting to significant urban centers like Houston and Victoria. |
What is the cost of living in Wharton TX ?The cost of living in Wharton, TX (Wharton County) is relatively affordable. Housing costs average around $140,000 for a home, while transportation expenses are approximately 12% lower than the national average. Groceries are also budget-friendly, sitting about 4% below the national average, making Wharton an appealing choice for residents. |
Wharton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton - other counties in Texas |
Wharton building department, TX
| Office | City of Wharton Building Department |
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| City | Wharton |
| State | Texas |
| Address | 120 E Caney St, Wharton, TX 77488 |
| Phone | 979-532-2491 |
| Website | https://www.cityofwharton.com |
Demography of Wharton
| Name of Wharton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 8 627 inhabitants (2020) | 257 / 3 833 | ||
| Population density in Wharton | 1 152,3 pop/sq mi (444,9 pop/km²) | |||
Wharton (TX) statistics
| Wharton TX Median household income | $53,750 |
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| Wharton TX Poverty rate | 23.2% |
| Wharton TX Unemployment rate | 6.7% |
| Wharton TX Educational attainment | 83.6% |
Air quality
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List of Passport Facilities in Wharton, TX
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| EL CAMPO POST OFFICE | 110 SOUTH MECHANIC STREET | 9795432581 |
| BAY CITY POST OFFICE | 1309 BAYWOOD DRIVE | 9792452051 |
| MATAGORDA COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 1700 7TH STREET | 9792447621 |
| ROSENBERG POST OFFICE | 2103 AVENUE G | 2815867004 |
| RICHMOND POST OFFICE | 5560 FM 1640 ROAD | 2816330386 |
| FORT BEND COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 1422 EUGENE HEIMANN CIRCLE | 2813414509 |
| WEST COLUMBIA POST OFFICE | 350 W. BRAZOS AVENUE | 9793453242 |
| SEALY POST OFFICE | 222 MOODY STREET | 9798853439 |
| SUGAR LAND MAIN POST OFFICE | 225 MATLAGE WAY | 2814940013 |
| FIRST COLONY POST OFFICE | 3130 GRANTS LAKE BOULEVARD | 2814944150 |
| KATY POST OFFICE | 20180 PARK ROW DRIVE | 2818295062 |
| BRAZORIA POST OFFICE | 111 GAINES STREET | 9797987676 |
| COLORADO COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 400 SPRING STREET | 9797322536 |
| COLUMBUS POST OFFICE | 1221 WALNUT STREET | 9797325556 |
| STAFFORD MAIN POST OFFICE | 4110 BLUEBONNET DRIVE | 2414942248 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Wharton
There are 6 bank branches in Wharton.
NewFirst National Bank is the most popular bank in Wharton with 2 branch offices, followed by CommunityBank of Texas, N.A. with 1 branch offices and then Prosperity Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Wharton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| NewFirst National Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| CommunityBank of Texas, N.A. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Prosperity Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The First State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Wharton administrative numbers
| Wharton town code | 4878136 |
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| Wharton town phone area code | 979 |
| Wharton town postcode | 77488 |
Transportation modes in Wharton
| Airport | Wharton Regional Airport 5 miles Eagle Lake Airport 24 miles Bay City Municipal Airport 27.5 miles |
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Wharton territory
| Wharton area | 7,49 sq mi (19,39 km²) |
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| Wharton altitude | 102 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 29.3117 Longitude: -96.1028 Latitude: 29° 18' 42'' North Longitude: 96° 6' 10'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Natural parks | Wharton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Wharton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Kendleton, El Campo, Beasley and Needville | ||
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| Eagle Lake | Kendleton | Kendleton |
| El Campo |  | Kendleton |
| El Campo | El Campo | Bay City |
| Kendleton 10.7 miles | El Campo 13 miles | Beasley 16.9 miles |
| Needville 16.9 miles | Fairchilds 20.6 miles | Pleak 21.4 miles |
| Orchard 21.5 miles | Wallis 22.1 miles | Eagle Lake 23.2 miles |
| Rosenberg 23.5 miles | Bay City 24.6 miles | Simonton 25.7 miles |
| Weston Lakes 25.9 miles | Richmond 27.7 miles | Fulshear 29.2 miles |
| West Columbia 29.9 miles | Thompsons 30.4 miles | Brazos Country 30.6 miles |
| Sweeny 30.7 miles | Ganado 31 miles | |
Distance between Wharton and other main cities and towns
| New York City : 1473 miles | Los Angeles : 1342 miles | Chicago : 991 miles |
| Houston : 53 miles closest | Phoenix : 985 miles | Philadelphia : 1396 miles |
| San Antonio : 144 miles | San Diego : 1268 miles | Dallas : 244 miles |
| San Jose : 1585 miles | Fort Worth : 249 miles | Austin : 119 miles |
| Jacksonville : 869 miles | Columbus : 1091 miles | Indianapolis : 918 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Wharton
C G Sivells Elementary
District of Wharton Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 583
Wharton Elementary
District of Wharton Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 6
Students : 725
Middle schools in Wharton
Wharton J H
District of Wharton Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 293
High schools in Wharton
Wharton High School
District of Wharton Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 611