Roaring Springs, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
256 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,827 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$43,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$376 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$558 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Motley County
1
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

Motley County
2
Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 40
Feb 1 1 43
Mar 2 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 2 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 10% of residents leaning left and 88% leaning right.

Liberal (10%) (88%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 96%
Hillary Clinton 3%
Other 1%

Schools

Motley County School
8 miles, NE 3.2 star
Patton Springs School
9 miles, S 2.8 star
Ab Duncan El
28 miles, NW 1.9 star
Sp Ed Co-Op
28 miles, W

Colleges

Wayland Baptist University
54 miles, NW 1.9 star
Texas Tech University
62 miles, W 3.2 star

Hospitals

Childress Regional Medical Center
52 miles, NE 4.1 star
Covenant Hospital Plainview
54 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
123 miles, S 1 star