Floydada, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
2,618 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,848 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$83,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$325 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Floyd County
6
Plainview Urban Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Floyd County
3
Plainview Urban Area
5
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (73%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 2 39
Feb 1 1 42
Mar 1 0 50
Apr 2 0 58
May 2 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 2 0 80
Aug 2 0 79
Sep 2 0 71
Oct 2 0 61
Nov 1 1 49
Dec 1 2 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Pac
<1 miles, NE · 3.2star
Floydada Hs
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Floydada Jh
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Ab Duncan El
<1 miles, S · 1.9star

Colleges

Wayland Baptist University
27 miles, NW · 1.9star
Texas Tech University
42 miles, W · 3.2star

Hospitals

Covenant Hospital Plainview
27 miles, NW · 5star

Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
141 miles, W · 1star
Abilene Regional Airport
145 miles, S · 1star