Midland 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 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
171,496 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,984 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$293,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$684 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,205 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Midland Metro Area
4
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

Midland Metro Area
5
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 44
Feb 1 0 49
Mar 1 0 56
Apr 1 0 65
May 2 0 74
Jun 2 0 80
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 1 1 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 82, TX
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Schools

Travis El
12 miles, N • 1 star
Midland Freshman Hs
12 miles, N • 2.3 star
South El
13 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Midland College
16 miles, N • 1.9 star
Odessa College
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Midland Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N • 2.3 star
Odessa Regional Medical Center
22 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Medical Center Hospital
22 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
93 miles, NW • 1 star
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