Potter County, TX
Living in Potter County
Bikeability13
Walkability21
Commute87
Public Transit12
Affordability90
Public Safety18
Airports8
Hospitals58
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
120kPopulation-450 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black10%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$5.8k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$649Median Monthly Rent+$148 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Potter County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Potter County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 2 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 36 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Potter County
Inland Flooding51
Tornado19
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Potter County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Potter County, TX
San Jacinto Christian Academy
13 miles, S
St Marys Cathedral School
14 miles, S
St Andrew's Episcopal School
14 miles, S
Trinity Lutheran School
14 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Potter County, TX
West Texas A & M University
29 miles, S
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
84 miles, N
Wayland Baptist University
84 miles, S
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
118 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Potter County, TX
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
13 miles, S
Northwest Texas Hospital
14 miles, S
Baptist St Anthony's Hospital
14 miles, S
Memorial Hospital
32 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Potter County, TX
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
16 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
120 miles, S
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
125 miles, NE
Garden City Regional Airport
186 miles, N