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Tyler is
strategically positioned just ninety-five miles east of Dallas/Fort Worth,
Texas, and ninety-five miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana. Excellent
interstate and highway systems provide efficient and economical transportation
to all destinations. Several national manufacturers and distributors operate in
Tyler. We have a fine municipal airport, a beautiful public library, and an
outstanding parks system.
Tyler is also
an educational center. We are home to Tyler Junior College, TJC Regional
Training and Development Complex, The University of Texas at Tyler, and Texas
College. The Tyler Independent School District is the major district in Smith
County with an enrollment of over 16,000 in grades K-12.
Our city has
outstanding medical facilities with two large private hospitals and the
University of Texas at Tyler Health Center. Because of these rapidly expanding
facilities and our renowned quality of life, Tyler was recently ranked the 12th
healthiest city in the US.
Tyler is the
capital of Smith County and one of the most beautiful cities in East Texas.
Life moves at a fast, but comfortable pace. The city offers many amenities to
its citizens and is appealing to tourists as well.
| POPULATION
TRENDS |
| Year |
City of Tyler |
Smith County |
| 1950 |
38,968 |
74,701 |
| 1970 |
61,823 |
97,096 |
| 1980 |
70,508 |
128,366 |
| 1990 |
75,450 |
151,309 |
| 2000 |
83,650 |
174,706 |
| 2005 |
101,106 |
174,706 |
| 2007 |
96,451 |
197,093 |
| CLIMATE |
| Temperature Average |
| Annual 77 |
| January 57 |
| July 94 |
| Average Annual Rainfall 43" |
| Annual Average Snowfall 1.9" |
| Prevailing Winds S SE |
| CITY OF TYLER |
| Elevation (feet): 558 |
| Square Miles (City/County) 47/950 |
| POLICE DEPARTMENT |
| POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL |
| Full-time 184 |
| Civilian Police Employees 41 |
| 911 Service Yes (Enhanced) 20 |
| CRIME |
| Violent Crimes |
2006 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
1998 |
| Murder: |
5 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
12 |
| Robbery: |
110 |
133 |
147 |
140 |
109 |
| Assault: |
450 |
352 |
519 |
441 |
354 |
| TOTAL: |
565 |
491 |
674 |
585 |
475 |
| Property Crimes |
2006 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
1998 |
| Burglary |
842 |
1061 |
994 |
1008 |
1056 |
| Larceny/Theft |
3290 |
3540 |
4,021 |
4,512 |
4,173 |
| Auto Theft |
169 |
229 |
267 |
449 |
403 |
| TOTAL: |
4301 |
4838 |
5,282 |
5,969 |
5,632 |
| TYLER EMPLOYERS WITH OVER 200
EMPLOYEES |
| Company Name |
Product |
Employees |
| East Texas Medical
Center |
Medical Care |
3,650 |
| Trinity Mother Frances
Hospital |
Medical Care |
3,567 |
| Brookshire Grocery
Company |
Grocery Distribution/
Bakery |
2,190 |
| Tyler Independent School
District |
Education |
2,572 |
| The Trane Company |
Air Conditioning
Units |
1,949 |
| Carrier
Corporation |
Air
Conditioning Units |
1,201 |
| Suddenlink |
Cable, Internet Services & Phone |
1,057 |
| Tyler Junior
College |
Education |
998 |
| The University of Texas at
Tyler |
Education |
854 |
| CB&I |
Engineering Contracting |
853 |
| City of Tyler |
Government |
785 |
| Smith County |
Government |
773 |
| Target Distribution
Center |
Retail
Distribution |
735 |
| Tyler Pipe |
Cast Iron Pipe, Iron
Fittings |
703 |
| The University of Texas Health
Center |
Medical Care and
Research |
580 |
| Southside Bank |
Banking Services |
505 |
| John Soules Foods,
Inc. |
USDA Inspected Meat
Processing |
461 |
| Loggins Meat Company,
Inc. |
Meat Packing |
275 |
| FIRE DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL |
| Full-Time 149 |
Structural Stations: 10 |
| Fire Insurance ISO: 3 |
Airport Stations: 1 |
| RETAIL |
| Major Retailers |
Dillard's
Target Distribution Center
Sam's Club
Lowe's
Macy's
Toys R Us
Sears
JC Penney
Wal-Mart (1 Standard, 2 Supercenters) |
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Anne Taylor Loft
James Avery
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Stein Mart
Chico's
Cold Water Creek
Gander Mountain |
| Broadway Square Mall |
| Size: 617,010 SF |
| Number of Stores: 95 |
| Anchors: Dillard's, Sears and JC Penney |
TYLER ATTRACTIONS
- Antique
District
- Azalea and
Spring Flower Trail
- Beauty and
the Beast Bike Tour
- Brookshire's
World of Wildlife Museum
- Caldwell
Auditorium
- Caldwell
Zoo
- Camp
Tyler
- Camp
Ford
- Carnegie
History Center
- Cattle Baron's Gala
- Mike Carter
Field
- R. Don Cowan
Fine and Performing Arts Center
- Discovery
Place
- East Texas
Symphony
- Festival on
the Square
- Fire Mountain
Amusements
- Goodman
Museum
- Harrold's
Model Train Museum
- Hudnall
Planetarium
- McClendon
House
- Mistletoe & Magic
- Noble E Young Skatepark
- Noonday Onion Festival
- Rose Garden
and Museum
- Smith County
Historical Museum
- Tyler Civic
Theatre
- Tyler Museum
of Art
- Tyler State
Park
- Tyler Trade
Days
- Vaughn
Conservatory
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Texas Rose Festival
- Golf Courses,
Public 5
- Golf Courses,
Private 8
- Tennis Courts
66
- Parks/
Playgrounds 26
- Baseball
Fields 30
- Soccer Fields
15
- Bowling
Alleys 1
- Movie Theater
Screens 33
- Zoo 1
- Museums
8
- Library
(154,508 Volumes) 1
- Resorts &
Campgrounds 15
- Restaurants
110
CHURCHES/
SYNAGOGUES
300 representing all major denominations
LODGING
Hotels/ Motels 26 (2177 rooms)
Bed and
Breakfast 12 (55 rooms)
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