Dickens County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
1,641 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$65,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$336 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 41
Feb 1 1 45
Mar 1 0 51
Apr 2 0 60
May 2 0 69
Jun 3 0 78
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 2 0 73
Oct 2 0 63
Nov 1 1 51
Dec 1 1 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 28, TX State House District 83, TX
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Schools

Spur School
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Patton Springs School
11 miles, N • 2.8 star
Sp Ed Co-Op
27 miles, NW
Crosbyton El
27 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Colleges

Texas Tech University
63 miles, W • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
105 miles, S • 1 star