Swisher County, TX
Living in Swisher County
Bikeability37
Walkability71
Commute64
Public Transit40
Affordability96
Public Safety43
Airports10
Hospitals57
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.4kPopulation-396 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
15%College-Educated
69%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$1.9k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector60%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$505Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Swisher County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Swisher County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swisher County
Inland Flooding44
Tornado27
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Swisher County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Swisher County, TX
First Baptist Kindergarten
42 miles, NW
St Anthony Catholic School
43 miles, NW
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
45 miles, N
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
45 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Swisher County, TX
Wayland Baptist University
23 miles, S
West Texas A & M University
33 miles, N
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
65 miles, S
Texas Tech University
66 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Swisher County, TX
Swisher Memorial Hospital
1 miles, NW
Covenant Hospital Plainview
22 miles, S
Wj Mangold Memorial Hospital
33 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Swisher County, TX
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
48 miles, N
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
60 miles, S
Lea County Regional Airport
153 miles, SW
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
179 miles, N