Set on the Sabine River along the Texas-Louisiana border, Deweyville was once a sawmill town for the Sabine Tram Company in the early 1900s. A fire ended that industry in the 1940s, and Hurricane Harvey and subsequent flooding destroyed much of the community's infrastructure in 2016, but Deweyville has remained resilient. The town, with less than 600 people, was largely rebuilt—including its schools. And while it maintains a rural feel, Deweyville has a convenient location near the midway point between Beaumont, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana-- a draw for those working in or around those cities. "Because it's on the Texas-Louisiana border, there's a lot of options in terms of work. There's probably up to 30 refineries within an hour of Deweyville," says Tim Williams, a South Texas native and Realtor with Keller Williams Elite.
Larger properties surrounded by tall, mature trees provides peaceful living in Deweyville.
Sabine River, a natural border between TX and LA in Deweyville is a fisherman's paradise.
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Floods and hurricanes are a regular occurrence
Like most towns and cities near the Gulf of Mexico, Deweyville experiences a high risk of hurricanes and flooding, which is exacerbated by its proximity to the Sabine River. "They've had a lot of major flooding in that area," says Williams. "We do have hurricanes, and if it happens to go north up the Sabine River, then it might stall around there."
Homes rebuilt under new building codes
Most people who live in Deweyville are longtime residents, so homes don't come on the market often. When they do, the median price for homes is about $217,000, according to Williams. There also aren't many older homes in town due to flooding throughout the years. "A lot of the homes are newer because they had to rebuild and put them on stilts," Williams says. "There's been a lot of flood issues there over the years, but now there are new building codes, so if your house is on a flood plain, you have to build your house several feet off the ground." As a result, many residents carry flood insurance.
A Raised Ranch home sits on a large corner lot in Deweyville.
Newly built ranch homes can be found in the Deweyville area.
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Deweyville High offers career and technical education courses
Deweyville's two schools are next to each other. Deweyville Elementary, which opened in a new building in 2021, receives a C-plus grade from Niche. The B-rated Deweyville High, for grades 6-12, offers an array of academic programs like electrical tech, construction and HVAC courses. Deweyville High also has an Early College High School program, which includes work-based learning, among other learning modules.
Deweyville Elementary School earned a B grade from Niche.
Deweyville High School students receive a great education from dedicated teachers.
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Dollar General and more options in Mauriceville
Shopping and dining are a short drive away, though options are limited. Near the intersection of State Highway 12 and State Highway 87 are a Dollar General and a Stuckey's. For groceries, Market Basket is located about 10 miles away in Mauriceville, where there's also Leslie's Place, which serves American fare, and Mexican cuisine at El Ranchero. Jay's Melody Club is just across the Louisiana border, serving as a welcome spot for locals to shoot some pool or play the slots while enjoying a cold drink. What Deweyville does have are churches, including Baptist, Pentecostal and Methodist churches.
Deweyville residents have close access to the Market Basket grocery store in Mauriceville.
Hop across the border into Louisiana near Deweyville for drinks with friends at Jay's Bar.
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Midway point between Lake Charles and Beaumont
State Highway 12 is the main route to Beaumont, about 30 miles away. It also connects to US-90 in the opposite direction, leading to Lake Charles, about 35 miles away. Christus Hospital in Orange, 18 miles away, offers 24/7 emergency care and a women's care center. Jack Brooks Regional Airport is Beaumont's airport, about 40 miles away.
Boating on the Sabine River
The Sabine River spans nearly 400 miles along the Texas and Louisiana border, flowing along Deweyville before exiting into Sabine Lake near the Gulf of Mexico. Deweyville residents are less than a mile from the river and can go boating via the public boat ramp just off State Highway 12. Nibletts Bluff Park is 15 miles away, with dozens of RV sites, a playground and a picnic area.
Launch your boat onto the Sabine River and head out for great fishing.
Launch your boat onto the Sabine River locally from the Deweyville Boat Ramp.
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Parks in this Area
Deweyville Park & Playground
Transit
Airport
Lake Charles Regional
66 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Deweyville
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Deweyville, Orange sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Deweyville, Orange over the last 12 months is $141,375, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
381
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,827
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,628
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
7.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.4%
% Population in Labor Force
48.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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