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Port Arthur, Texas: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Port Arthur was 6.0 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 74% higher than the statewide rate (3.4). The median household income is $46,354 and the median home value is $107,400. Population: about 55,828 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur police recorded 334 violent crimes in 2025, or 6.0 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 74% higher than the Texas rate (3.4) and 83% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 3 murders. Property crime came to 737 offenses (13.2 per 1,000; Texas: 17.9). Violent crimes fell 19% between 2021 and 2025 (412 to 334).
| Offense (2025) | Port Arthur count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 334 | 6.0 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 40 | 0.72 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 42 | 0.75 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 249 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 737 | 13.2 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 223 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 453 | 8.1 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 61 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Port Arthur changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 412 | 926 | 6 |
| 2022 | 417 | 1,010 | 8 |
| 2023 | 432 | 981 | 6 |
| 2024 | 400 | 855 | 6 |
| 2025 | 334 | 737 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Port Arthur Police Department's own reports.
How does Port Arthur compare with Texas?
The median household income in Port Arthur is $46,354, 41% lower than the Texas median ($78,476). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $107,400, and half of renters pay more than $1,021 a month. About 55,828 people live on 76 square miles of land, roughly 739 per square mile. The city lies in Jefferson County and Orange County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Port Arthur | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,828 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $46,354 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $107,400 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,021 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 29.0% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 58.0% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Port Arthur?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Port Arthur: Star Lake Canal. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Jefferson County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Port Arthur?
No highway work zones were listed in Port Arthur city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Port Arthur?
Federal school lists place 21 public and 0 private schools within Port Arthur. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Sea Rim State Park and Walter Umphrey State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Port Arthur
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Port Arthur city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #14 (Port Arthur), Ezpawn (Port Arthur), Gulfway Pawn (Port Arthur) and Walmart #408 (Port Arthur).
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map inside the Port Arthur city limits: A To Z Liquor & Smoke Stop (Port Arthur), Amuny's Liquor & Deli (Port Arthur), Larry's Discount Liquor (Port Arthur), Last Call Liquor & Smoke Shop (Port Arthur), Last Call Liquor & Smoke Shop #2 (Port Arthur), Lone Star Liquor (Port Arthur), Millers Liquor (Port Arthur), Premium Liquors (Port Arthur) and 3 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Port Arthur city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Port Arthur?
In 2025, Port Arthur had 6.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (334 reported), 74% higher than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 13.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Port Arthur?
$46,354 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Port Arthur?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $107,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Port Arthur?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Jefferson County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are hurricanes (Very High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Beaumont, TX (20 mi) · Lake Charles, LA (46 mi) · Baytown, TX (65 mi) · Texas City, TX (68 mi) · Pasadena, TX (77 mi) · Atascocita, TX (78 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county pages: Jefferson County and Orange County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Port Arthur city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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