Nederland, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,384 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Nederland is located east of Houston, and close to the Louisiana state line.
Cultural Attractions
The city honors its early history, including settlement by the Dutch, with a weeklong Heritage Festival and the Dutch Windmill Museum.
Recreation
Fishing and boating are popular on the nearby Lake Sabine.
Historical
Between 1898 and 1905, Nederland was linguistically divided, with about 350 residents speaking only Dutch, and about 150 speaking only English.
Economy
Petroleum refineries and related industries are the mainstays in Nederland's economy, which was once dominated by dairy farms and rice.
| Population [details] | 17,384 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 67.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 634.54 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 17.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 65.78 °F/50.48 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 89.87 °F/77.38 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 30.42 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 88 |
| Cost of living [details] | 90.5 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Houston (81.58 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | SOUTHEAST TEXAS REGIONAL (2.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Sporting events, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Religious activities, Wineries |
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