Montague County, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
20,599 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,818 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$552 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$726 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 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 2 0 41
Feb 2 0 45
Mar 3 0 53
Apr 3 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 2 0 83
Aug 2 0 83
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 2 0 53
Dec 2 0 43

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%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 88%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 30, TX State House District 68, TX
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Schools

Montague El
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Nocona El
7 miles, N • 2.3 star
Nocona Hs
8 miles, N • 4.1 star
Nocona Middle
8 miles, N • 2.3 star

Colleges

North Central Texas College
32 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of North Texas
46 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Texas Woman's University
46 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Midwestern State University
48 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Nocona General Hospital
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
North Texas Medical Center
32 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Airports

Dallas Love Field
76 miles, S • 3.7 star