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Port Arthur, TX is a city located in Jefferson County, Texas. It has a population of 53,818 according to the 2018 census estimates. In terms of bestplaces rankings, Port Arthur has an overall score of 48 out of 100. It ranks near the bottom in crime, with a rating of 39 out of 100. This statistic is based on its comparison to other cities and towns nationally. The ranking for education is slightly better than that for crime at 52 out of 100. This reflects the quality and resources available in local public schools and universities. The ratings for weather and cost of living are both above average compared to other cities and towns in the United States, with scores of 80 and 79 respectively. Despite lower than average ratings in some areas, Port Arthur still offers much to residents including thriving businesses, historic sites, cultural attractions, outdoor recreational activities and natural beauty.

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#5 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Highest Risk)
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#5 Riskiest Places for Natural Disasters
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#31 2005 High Gas Prices
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#40 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?
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#84 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#183 2005 Best Places to Live
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Port arthur and surrounding areas CONS: hot and very humid summers cant go outside during summer hungry mosquitos chase you. Most pdople on the road especially with  More

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Over 9 years ago

Seattle, here we  More

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Over 10 years ago

I live in the Port Acres area of Port Arthur and I like the rural area very much. I do have to wonder what kind of hallucinogenic drugs he had used prior to writing his  More

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