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Hempstead
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Hempstead, Texas, is a small town west of Houston known for its agricultural roots, friendly community, and annual Watermelon Festival. Visitors can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, local events, and nearby nature spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
5,430
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.10°, -96.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,840
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
11.2°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
-8.0°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1084 mm
Internet Speed
155 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
213 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
44
Walk Score
44
Footways
87.0
Airport
IWS
Distance
50 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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