Sherman 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 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
2,434 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$695 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$586 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 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 4 35
Feb 1 3 38
Mar 1 4 46
Apr 2 1 54
May 3 0 64
Jun 3 0 73
Jul 3 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 2 0 68
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 1 1 45
Dec 1 4 35

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 87%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Stratford Jh
11 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Stratford Hs
11 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Mary Allen El
11 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Texhoma El
16 miles, NE • 2.8 star

Colleges

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
26 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Frank Phillips College
51 miles, S • 1.4 star
Amarillo College
75 miles, S • 1.9 star
Milan Institute of Cosmetology
76 miles, SW • 1 star

Hospitals

Memorial Hospital
29 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Airports

Garden City Regional Airport
131 miles, NE • 1 star