Kress, 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 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
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
559 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$389 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Swisher County
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

Swisher County
4
Texas
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 14% of residents leaning left and 83% leaning right.

Liberal (14%) (84%) 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 38
Feb 1 2 41
Mar 1 1 48
Apr 2 0 57
May 3 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 2 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 2 0 70
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 1 1 47
Dec 1 2 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Kress El
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star
Kress Hs
<1 miles, S · 2.8star
Thunderbird El
11 miles, S · 2.8star
Coronado Middle
11 miles, S · 1.9star
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Colleges

Wayland Baptist University
12 miles, S · 1.9star
West Texas A & M University
44 miles, N · 2.3star
Texas Tech University
54 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Covenant Hospital Plainview
11 miles, S · 5star
Swisher Memorial Hospital
12 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Lea County Regional Airport
144 miles, SW · 1star
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