South Hanlon is a Republican stronghold. About 13% of voters here vote Democratic and 87% Republican.
About 60% of adults in South Hanlon typically vote, near the U.S. average of about 62%. Among adults in South Hanlon, ~8% vote Democratic, ~52% Republican, and ~40% don't vote. The map below shows estimated turnout by block group.
How South Hanlon compares
Among cities within 25 miles, South Hanlon leans more Republican than 5 of 21 neighbors.
South Hanlon runs about 60 points more Republican than Texas as a whole.
Politics vary noticeably by neighborhood within South Hanlon. The south side is the most Republican-leaning (R+80) and the northeast side is the least Republican-leaning (R+60), a spread of about 21 points.
Why South Hanlon leans the way it does
Density, race composition, education, and family structure all sit close to their national averages in South Hanlon. The lean here lands roughly where demographic data alone would predict.
Uninsured rate and voter turnout
Places with a high uninsured rate tend to turn out at a lower rate; South Hanlon, TX sits in the top tenth nationally on this measure. Insurance coverage does not directly drive turnout; it reflects the income and stability that line up with who votes.
Why turnout in South Hanlon looks the way it does
Areas with limited routine healthcare access turn out at lower rates. South Hanlon is in the bottom quarter nationally for routine-care measures such as insurance coverage, preventive screenings, and dental visits. Learn more about the findings and methodology on the political spectrum map.
Nearby Cities
- Breckenridge, TX R+66
- Eolian, TX R+79
- Crystal Falls, TX R+76
- Necessity, TX R+80
- Lusk, TX R+80
- Caddo, TX R+77
- Eliasville, TX R+81
- Morton Valley, TX R+78
Cities with Similar Populations
- Eldorado Springs, CO D+53
- Mount George, AR R+71
- Dickinson Center, NY R+47
- Landersville, AL R+78
- Byrnedale, PA R+52
- Schultz, MI R+37
- Manilla, IN R+59
- Seaton, MO R+57
- Silver Spring, NC R+11
- Saylors Crossroads, SC R+73
Sources and methodology
Precinct-level voting records used to fit the model come from Texas Secretary of State, Elections Division, distributed by the Voting and Election Science Team. Demographic inputs come from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates and the 2020 Decennial Census). Health and environmental inputs come from the CDC (PLACES and the Environmental Justice Index). Land cover comes from the USGS and EPA. Election-day and lead-up weather come from PRISM 4km daily grids and the NOAA Global Historical Climatology Network. Mail-voting and election-administration patterns come from the MIT Election Lab's Survey of the Performance of American Elections. Block-group crime detail comes from CrimeGrade. Internet data and modeling support provided by ISPreports.org.
Modeling and analysis by the BestNeighborhood data science team. Full methodology and findings: political spectrum map.
Methodology reviewed by the BestNeighborhood data team. Last updated May 2026.