Deaf Smith County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
18,487 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,114 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hereford Urban Area
5
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

Hereford Urban Area
5
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 36
Feb 1 2 40
Mar 1 2 47
Apr 1 1 55
May 2 0 65
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 2 0 77
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 45
Dec 1 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 86, TX
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Schools

Walcott El
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
Hereford Jh
13 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Hereford Preparatory Academy
13 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northwest El
14 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

West Texas A & M University
39 miles, E • 2.3 star
Milan Institute of Cosmetology
43 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Hereford Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Northwest Texas Hospital
43 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Roswell Air Center
158 miles, SW • 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
160 miles, SW • 1 star
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