Buck Creek, Abilene, TX
Living in Buck Creek
Bikeability10
Walkability14
Commute97
Public Transit11
Affordability100
Public Safety70
Airports2
Hospitals61
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$790Median Monthly Rent+$237 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
LP gas4%
Utility gas27%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buck Creek
United States45
Texas51
Abilene Metro Area34
Taylor County34
Property Crime in Buck Creek
United States48
Texas58
Abilene Metro Area39
Taylor County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buck Creek
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding50
Tornado28
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buck Creek, Abilene, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buck Creek, Abilene, TX
Cornerstone Christian School
6 miles, SW
The Kenley School
6 miles, SW
St Johns Episcopal School
8 miles, SW
A Habitat for Learning
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Buck Creek, Abilene, TX
Abilene Christian University
3 miles, SW
Hardin-Simmons University
4 miles, W
McMurry University
6 miles, SW
Howard Payne University
67 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buck Creek, Abilene, TX
Hendrick Medical Center
4 miles, W
Abilene Regional Medical Center
9 miles, SW
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene
9 miles, SW
Anson General Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Buck Creek, Abilene, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
5 miles, S
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
92 miles, SW
Robert Gray Army Airfield
146 miles, SE