Childress County, TX
Living in Childress County
Bikeability12
Walkability44
Commute99
Public Transit15
Affordability86
Public Safety99
Airports5
Hospitals66
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.3kPopulation+138 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$1.2k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector55%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office14%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$31k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$571Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas4%
Utility gas56%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Childress County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Childress County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Childress County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding50
Tornado39
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Childress County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Childress County, TX
Altus Christian Academy
51 miles, E
St Paul Lutheran School
57 miles, SE
Christian Community School
83 miles, NW
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
99 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Childress County, TX
Wayland Baptist University
90 miles, W
Cameron University
101 miles, E
West Texas A & M University
102 miles, W
Midwestern State University
106 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Childress County, TX
Childress Regional Medical Center
6 miles, S
Harmon Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NE
Collingsworth General Hospital
22 miles, N
Hardeman County Memorial Hospital
31 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Childress County, TX
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
98 miles, NW
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
102 miles, E
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
110 miles, SW