Markham
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Markham, Texas, is a small, close-knit community located within easy reach of coastal attractions and wild Texas landscapes. The town offers a quiet, rural charm with authentic Texan hospitality, making it a relaxing spot to unwind and experience small-town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
11,661
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
28.96°, -96.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,960
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
21.4°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
13.2°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-6.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1086 mm
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
BBC
Distance
20 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 64/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.