Yoakum County, TX
Living in Yoakum County
Bikeability10
Walkability36
Commute73
Public Transit11
Affordability69
Public Safety86
Airports7
Hospitals56
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.6kPopulation+925 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school37%
High school graduate26%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance32%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office15%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$599Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
LP gas4%
Utility gas39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Yoakum County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Yoakum County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(80%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 41 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Yoakum County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Yoakum County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Yoakum County, TX
Junction Christian Academy
33 miles, SW
Seminole Mennonite School
34 miles, S
Seminole Mennonite School
34 miles, S
Veritas Classical Christian Academy
35 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Yoakum County, TX
University of the Southwest
34 miles, SW
Lubbock Christian University
59 miles, NE
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
62 miles, NE
Texas Tech University
62 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Yoakum County, TX
Yoakum County Hospital
13 miles, S
Memorial Hospital
32 miles, S
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
33 miles, E
Nor-Lea Hospital District
33 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Yoakum County, TX
Lea County Regional Airport
40 miles, SW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
68 miles, NE
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
92 miles, SE
Roswell Air Center
99 miles, W