Beaumont, Texas is located in Jefferson County, Beaumont is nestled on the Neches River, just 35 miles North of the Gulf of Mexico in the eastern part of Texas.
Incorporated in 1838, Beaumont first sprang to life as a lumber mill and trading center. But on January 10, 1901, one word changed the city's fate forever: OIL!
We're a natural and cultural crossroad, rich in history and offering the best of many worlds to visitors. Because of our proximity to Louisiana, the French "Cajun" culture seasons our food, folkways and names like Boudreaux (BUDRO) and Hebert (A-BEAR) rival Smith and Jones in the phone book.
More than 330 physicians practice in Beaumont using the latest high-tech medical equipment available for diagnosis and treatment. The city has two acute-care hospitals, and the greater Beaumont area has several hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, numerous outpatient clinics, a bone and joint clinic, and a Veterans Administration clinic that serves more than 70,000 people.
Housing Cost
The average home price is $101,125 while houses range from $30,000 to $2,000,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 111,799. Beaumont covers 85.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 16 feet above sea level.
Climate
Beaumont, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 92.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 41.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Beaumont is 56.41 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 6.18 Inches.
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