Castro County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
7,328 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,485 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$94,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$414 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$726 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 36
Feb 1 2 40
Mar 1 1 47
Apr 1 0 55
May 2 0 65
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 1 1 46
Dec 1 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 88, TX
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Schools

Richardson El
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Dimmitt Hs
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Dimmitt Middle
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Nazareth School
9 miles, E • 4.6 star

Colleges

West Texas A & M University
37 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Wayland Baptist University
38 miles, SE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Hereford Regional Medical Center
21 miles, N • 2.3 star
Swisher Memorial Hospital
29 miles, E • 3.2 star

Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
139 miles, SW • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
156 miles, W • 1 star