




Katy, Texas
Katy, TX Profile
Katy, TX, population 11,775 , is located
in Texas's Harris county,
about 27.7 miles from Houston and 37.5 miles from Pasadena.
In the 90's the population of Katy has grown by about 47%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Katy has been growing at an annual rate of 2.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Katy area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Texas average.
Katy Statistics
Katy Gender Information
Males in Katy: 5,845 (50%)
Females in Katy: 5,930 (50%)
As % of Population in Katy
Race Diversity in Katy
White: 84%
African American: 4%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Katy
Age Diversity in Katy
Median Age in Katy: 32.7 (Males in Katy: 31.5, Females in Katy: 34.0)
Katy Males Under 20: 18%
Katy Females Under 20: 17%
Katy Males 20 to 40: 14%
Katy Females 20 to 40: 13%
Katy Males 40 to 60: 13%
Katy Females 40 to 60: 13%
Katy Males Over 60: 5%
Katy Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Katy
Katy Household Average Size: 3 people
Katy Median Household Income: $ 51,111
Katy Median Value of Homes: $ 91,900
Law Enforcement in Katy
Reported crimes in the Katy area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 10
Aggravated assault: 77
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 705
Burglary: 76
Larceny-theft: 590
Motor vehicle theft: 18
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,419
Katy Location Information
Elevation: 142 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Katy
Cinco Ranch 5.1 Miles
Brookshire 7.6 Miles
Fulshear 8.0 Miles
Pattison 10.6 Miles
Mission Bend 11.5 Miles
Simonton 11.8 Miles
Pecan Grove 12.4 Miles
Cumings 14.4 Miles
Richmond 14.6 Miles
Orchard 15.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Katy
(Population 100,000+)
Houston 27.7 Miles
Pasadena 37.5 Miles
Beaumont 105.3 Miles
Austin 119.6 Miles
Waco 145.1 Miles
San Antonio 162.5 Miles
Corpus Christi 167.1 Miles
Mesquite 211.2 Miles
Dallas 215.2 Miles
Grand Prairie 216.2 Miles
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Facts
Cocaine has become the second most popular illegal recreational drug in the U.S. (behind marijuana) and the U.S. is the world's largest consumer of cocaine. Cocaine is commonly used in middle to upper class communities. It is also popular amongst college students, not just to aid in studying, but also as a party drug. Its users span over different ages, races, and professions. In the 1970s and 80's, the drug became particularly popular in the disco culture as cocaine usage was very common and popular in many discos such as Studio 54. 43% of Americans have been exposed to alcoholism in their families. Each day 5,000 more people will experiment with cocaine. Today it is estimated that 22 to 25 million people have tried cocaine at least once. Conservative estimates indicate that there are over two million cocaine addicts in the United States today. |
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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