Community Health Overlay¶
Health Burden in Port-Adjacent Communities¶
Port emissions don't affect all communities equally. The health impact of the Port of Beaumont's operations — integrated with the broader Golden Triangle industrial corridor — falls disproportionately on Port Arthur, West Beaumont, and Orange. Port Arthur specifically ranks among the most pollution-burdened communities in the United States.
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Data Sources¶
| Source | Publisher | Data Provided | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDC PLACES | CDC | Census-tract-level health estimates | cdc.gov/places |
| EJScreen | EPA | EJ screening indicators by census tract | ejscreen.epa.gov |
| TX Dept of State Health Services | DSHS | State health statistics, disease surveillance | dshs.texas.gov |
| American Community Survey | U.S. Census Bureau | Demographics, income, poverty, housing | census.gov |
| Toxics Release Inventory | EPA | 40+ facilities in Jefferson County | epa.gov/toxics-release-inventory-tri-program |
Full Assessment Available
The complete analysis for this section — including census-tract-level health quantification, monetized health damages, Port Arthur environmental justice depth, Golden Triangle regional context, and scenario modeling — is available through our research services.
See the full methodology in action: Our Duluth-Superior assessment and New York/New Jersey assessment demonstrate the complete analytical depth available for every port on this site.
Contact us to discuss a site-specific assessment for this port community: research@porthealthwatch.org