Converse

Converse is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown San Antonio. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 27,466. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2017, Converse proposed the annexation of 12 mi2 of territory near Randolph Air Force Base. The additional land would be taken in a series of phased expansions until 2033. Once completed, the area of Converse would triple in size. In 1990 the community, originally settled by German farmers, reportedly had the oldest 4-H Club in Texas. In 2000 the population had grown to 11,508 with 390 businesses. Converse has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.3 km²), of which 7.0 sq mi (18 km²) are land and 0.077sq mi (0.2km²) is covered by water. The city is bordered by the cities of Live Oak and Universal City to the north, the city of Schertz to the southeast, and theCity of San Antonio and unincorporated parts of B Exar County to the south and west. The Charles W. Anderson Loop highway around San Antonio passes along the eastern edge of ConVERSE, separating it from Randolph Air force Base. It was named for the chief engineer of the Southern Pacific Railroad, a Major Converse, who in 1877 bought a tract of land including the townsite. A post office was established in 1878. In 1896 the town had a saloon, two cotton gins, and a grocery.

History

Converse is on Farm Road 1976 thirteen miles northeast of downtown San Antonio in northeastern Bexar County. It was named for the chief engineer of the Southern Pacific Railroad, a Major Converse, who in 1877 bought a tract of land including the townsite. In 1990 the community had a population of 8,887, and in 1991 it had seventy-three businesses. In 2000 the population had grown to 11,508 with 390 businesses. The community, originally settled by German farmers, reportedly had the oldest 4-H Club in Texas. A singing society, the Salatrillo Liederkranz, had been active for many years. The population in 1946 was 175; by 1965 the town had twenty-two businesses and 900 residents. Over time Converse has become a suburb of San Antonio. The town is located on the Texas-Mexico border and was once part of the U.S. possessions of the Mexican possessions of Texas and Mexico. It is now part of Texas State Park, which is owned by the Texas Rangers and the Texas Department of Game and Fish. The city of Converse was founded in 1878 and was named after a German-born railroad engineer. The name Converse means "converse" or "concrete" in German, and "convers" means "to build" in English. It has been home to a number of charitable organizations, including the Converse Foundation, which was founded by German immigrants in the late 1800s. It also has a chapter of the Knights of Pythias.

Geography

Converse is located in eastern Bexar County. The Charles W. Anderson Loop highway around San Antonio passes along the eastern edge of Converse. Converse is bordered by the cities of Live Oak and Universal City to the north, the city of Schertz to the southeast, and unincorporated parts of B Exar County to the south and west. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Converse has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18.3 km²) of which 7.0 square miles are land and 0.077square miles (0.2 km²), or 1.28%, is covered by water. The city of San Antonio is to the city's south, and to the east and west are the cities Schertz and Live Oak, as well as the town of Universal City. The town of Randolph Air Force Base is to Converse's north, with Randolph Air Base to the west and south. The county seat is San Antonio, which is to its south and east. The state capital is San Marcos, with a population of 2,816. The U.N. World Heritage Site is in Converse, Texas. The Texas Census Bureau estimates the town's population at 2,715. It is also the site of the Texas Diplomatic Institute, which has a consulate in San Antonio, and the Texas Interior Administration and the Texas National Guard Post.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 27,466 people, 8,435 households, and 6,176 families residing in the city. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.26. The median income for a household in theCity was $47,947, and for a family was $49,396. About 4.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 10.5%. The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. It is the only city in the state to be on the border between Mexico and the United States. The city has a population of about 27,000, with 4,009 housing units. The population was distributed as 31.0% under the age of 18, 8.0 percent from 18 to 24, 33.9 percent from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and6.4 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For each 100 females age 18 or over there were 89.2 males. The U.N. World Health Organization has declared the city to be one of the most livable cities in the world, with a population in excess of 30,000. It also has the highest homicide rate in the country, with more than 10 per cent of its residents killed in the past year.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Converse has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps. The climate is generally hot and humid in the summer and mild in the winter. The weather is generally warm and dry in the spring and summer. The winters are mild and dry. The summers are hot and dry and the winters are cool and wet. The temperatures are generally warm to hot in the summers and mild to cold in the winters. The average temperature in Converse is about 9.5 degrees Fahrenheit (4.7 degrees Celsius) and the average yearly rainfall is about 1,800 mm (62.5 in) The average yearly temperature in the area is about 8.7 degrees (°C). The average annual rainfall is around 2,500 m (69.3 inches) The area has an average annual temperature of 9.8 degress (°F) and an average yearly precipitation of 1,900 mm or more (°B to 3,200 mm). The temperature is usually warm and humid during the summer, but the winters can be very cold and dry, with up to 3 °C (°S to 4,000 mm) in some areas. The area is known for its hot summers and dry winters, especially in the northern part of the area. The temperature can reach 10 °F or more in the north.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Converse, Bexar County, Texas = 10.9. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 71. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 80. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Converse = 6.3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 27,466 individuals with a median age of 33.8 age the population grows by 36.38% in Converse, Bexar County, Texas population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 3,330.69 residents per square mile of area (1,286.03/km²). There are average 2.92 people per household in the 5,283 households with an average household income of $53,591 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.10% of the available work force and has dropped -0.03% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 32.84%. The number of physicians in Converse per 100,000 population = 267.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Converse = 30.7 inches and the annual snowfall = 0.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 82. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 220. 95 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 39.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 23, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Converse, Bexar County, Texas which are owned by the occupant = 68.40%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 17 years with median home cost = $120,680 and home appreciation of -11.25%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $19.31 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,962 per student. There are 15 students for each teacher in the school, 571 students for each Librarian and 395 students for each Counselor. 10.08% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 13.28% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 5.73% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).