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Port Arthur
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Port Arthur is a coastal city in Southeast Texas, known for its oil industry heritage, diverse culture, and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. The city features unique historic sites, wetlands, and access to outdoor recreation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
56,039
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.89°, -93.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,890
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
75
English
98
Temperature
20.8°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
12.3°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-6.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1621 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BPT
Distance
11 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 76/100.
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