Mexia, Texas
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Located in the Texas community of Mexia, Mexia State Supported Living Center is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Mexia State Supported Living Center plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Mexia State Supported Living Center encompasses a combined population of approximately 17,543 residents across 8 incorporated communities. Mexia leads as the most populous nearby community with 6,893 residents, representing roughly 39% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Groesbeck with 3,631 residents and Teague with 3,384, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Mexia State Supported Living Center. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Mexia State Supported Living Center reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Texas. Of the 8 nearby communities, 7 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Mexia and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Mexia State Supported Living Center as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Mexia State Supported Living Center can be characterized as rural. The area is characterized by small communities, with few if any exceeding 10,000 residents, typical of a rural landscape in Texas. The presence of Mexia as the dominant population center creates a dispersed pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 1,187, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Mexia State Supported Living Center within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · town
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexia (city), TX | 6,893 |
| 2 | Groesbeck (city), TX | 3,631 |
| 3 | Teague (city), TX | 3,384 |
| 4 | Hubbard (city), TX | 1,394 |
| 5 | Wortham (town), TX | 980 |
| 6 | Coolidge (town), TX | 778 |
| 7 | Richland (town), TX | 255 |
| 8 | Tehuacana (town), TX | 228 |
Overview
Located in the Texas community of Mexia, Parkview Regional Hospital is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Parkview Regional Hospital plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Parkview Regional Hospital encompasses a combined population of approximately 16,671 residents across 9 incorporated communities. Mexia leads as the most populous nearby community with 6,893 residents, representing roughly 41% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Groesbeck with 3,631 residents and Teague with 3,384, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Parkview Regional Hospital. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Parkview Regional Hospital reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Texas. Of the 9 nearby communities, 8 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Mexia and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Parkview Regional Hospital as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Parkview Regional Hospital can be characterized as rural. With limited communities above 10,000 residents, the region displays a rural settlement pattern where populations are spread across numerous small incorporated places. The presence of Mexia as the dominant population center creates a dispersed pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 778, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Parkview Regional Hospital within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: city · town
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexia (city), TX | 6,893 |
| 2 | Groesbeck (city), TX | 3,631 |
| 3 | Teague (city), TX | 3,384 |
| 4 | Wortham (town), TX | 980 |
| 5 | Coolidge (town), TX | 778 |
| 6 | Thornton (town), TX | 421 |
| 7 | Richland (town), TX | 255 |
| 8 | Tehuacana (town), TX | 228 |
| 9 | Kirvin (town), TX | 101 |