Gaines County, TX
Living in Gaines County
Bikeability24
Walkability52
Commute74
Public Transit19
Affordability75
Public Safety73
Airports7
Hospitals37
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+4k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school38%
High school graduate30%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$73k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$572Median Monthly Rent+$232 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas5%
Utility gas29%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gaines County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Gaines County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (15%)(83%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaines County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado20
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gaines County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gaines County, TX
Seminole Mennonite School
3 miles, S
Seminole Mennonite School
3 miles, S
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
28 miles, W
St Helena School of Hobbs, Inc
29 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Gaines County, TX
University of the Southwest
32 miles, W
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
62 miles, S
Lubbock Christian University
70 miles, NE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
72 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaines County, TX
Memorial Hospital
2 miles, SW
Yoakum County Hospital
20 miles, NW
Lea Regional Medical Center
32 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Gaines County, TX
Lea County Regional Airport
34 miles, W
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
61 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
79 miles, NE
Roswell Air Center
117 miles, W