Potter 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 8/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
116,634 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,448 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$782 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Amarillo Metro Area
6
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

Amarillo Metro Area
6
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 36
Feb 1 2 39
Mar 1 2 47
Apr 1 0 55
May 2 0 65
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 2 0 78
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 58
Nov 1 1 46
Dec 1 3 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 13, TX State Senate District 31, TX State House District 87, TX
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Schools

River Road Hs
7 miles, S • 2.8 star
River Road Middle
7 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Amarillo College
15 miles, S • 1.9 star
Milan Institute of Cosmetology
15 miles, SW • 1 star
Milan Institute-Amarillo
15 miles, SW • 1 star
Exposito School of Hair Design
15 miles, S • 1 star
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Hospitals

Northwest Texas Hospital
14 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Baptist St Anthony's Hospital
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
186 miles, NE • 1 star
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