Hockley County, TX
Living in Hockley County
Bikeability10
Walkability25
Commute73
Public Transit9
Affordability85
Public Safety39
Airports10
Hospitals51
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+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
$48kMedian 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
$94kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median 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
Levelland Christian School
2 miles, SE
Tas Montessori School
20 miles, E
Lubbock Christian School
24 miles, E
Kingdom Preparatory Academy
24 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Hockley County, TX
Lubbock Christian University
24 miles, E
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
26 miles, E
Texas Tech University
27 miles, E
Wayland Baptist University
53 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hockley County, TX
Covenant Hospital Levelland
3 miles, SW
Lamb Healthcare Center
21 miles, N
Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp
25 miles, E
Cochran Memorial Hospital
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Hockley County, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
30 miles, E
Lea County Regional Airport
81 miles, SW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
115 miles, S
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
117 miles, N