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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.