Hockley County, TX

Living in Hockley County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 25
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 39
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 41
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Schools 41
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Residents

23k Population +131 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino48%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$1.8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$520 Median Monthly Rent +$72 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hockley County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Hockley County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (20%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 1 2
Feb 44 1 1
Mar 51 1 1
Apr 59 1 0
May 69 2 0
Jun 77 3 0
Jul 79 2 0
Aug 78 2 0
Sep 71 3 0
Oct 61 2 0
Nov 49 1 1
Dec 40 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hockley County

Inland Flooding45
Tornado18
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hockley County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hockley County, TX

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Tas Montessori School
20 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Hockley County, TX

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Texas Tech University
27 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hockley County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Hockley County, TX

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