Motley 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 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
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
1,267 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,857 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$445 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.1% 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 2 40
Feb 1 1 43
Mar 1 0 51
Apr 2 0 60
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 3 0 72
Oct 2 0 62
Nov 1 1 50
Dec 1 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 11% of residents leaning left and 86% leaning right.

Liberal (11%) (87%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 93%
Hillary Clinton 6%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 28, TX State House District 69, TX
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Schools

Motley County School
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Patton Springs School
20 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Valley School
24 miles, N • 3.7 star
Paducah School
28 miles, SE • 2.3 star

Colleges

Wayland Baptist University
54 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Clarendon College
62 miles, N • 1.4 star
Texas Tech University
70 miles, W • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Childress Regional Medical Center
42 miles, E • 4.1 star
Covenant Hospital Plainview
55 miles, NW • 5 star

Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
131 miles, S • 1 star