Pecos 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 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
14,983 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,689 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$142,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$499 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$672 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.4% 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 0 45
Feb 1 0 49
Mar 0 0 56
Apr 1 0 64
May 1 0 73
Jun 2 0 79
Jul 2 0 79
Aug 2 0 79
Sep 2 0 73
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 1 0 54
Dec 1 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, TX State Senate District 29, TX State House District 53, TX
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Schools

Fort Stockton Alamo El
13 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Fort Stockton Int
13 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Fort Stockton Apache El
13 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Fort Stockton High
14 miles, NW • 2.8 star

Colleges

Sul Ross State University
62 miles, W • 1.9 star
Odessa College
78 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Midland College
94 miles, NE • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
136 miles, N • 1 star
Del Rio International Airport
144 miles, SE • 1 star