Childress County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
6,772 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$808 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.1% 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 1 39
Feb 1 1 43
Mar 2 0 50
Apr 2 0 59
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 2 0 61
Nov 1 0 49
Dec 1 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 77% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 87%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 28, TX State House District 88, TX
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Schools

Childress Hs
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Childress Jh
7 miles, S • 2.8 star
Childress El
7 miles, S • 3.7 star
Hollis Ms
20 miles, E • 1.4 star

Colleges

Clarendon College
49 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Southwest Technology Center
50 miles, E • 1.4 star
Western Oklahoma State College
50 miles, E • 1.4 star
Vernon College
57 miles, SE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Childress Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star

Airports

Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
102 miles, E • 1 star