Tyler, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 96,042 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Tyler sits in the heart of the lucrative east Texas oil fields.
Cultural Attractions
The annual Texas Rose Festival is held in Tyler each year.
Recreation
The Tyler State Park provides a vast area for boating, fishing, hiking, and bird watching.
Historical
This city is named after John Tyler, the 10th U.S. president and the man who signed The Republic of Texas into the Union.
Fun Fact
The Tyler Municipal Rose Garden brings to life over 400 varieties of roses.
| Population [details] | 96,042 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 69.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 423.51 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 29.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 58.21 °F/31.25 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 94.87 °F/68.91 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 21.69 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 180 |
| Cost of living [details] | 94.5 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Dallas (86.74 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | TYLER POUNDS REGIONAL (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Movie theaters, Religious activities, Wineries |
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