Amarillo, TX
Living in Amarillo
Bikeability9
Walkability12
Commute89
Public Transit9
Affordability78
Public Safety26
Airports9
Hospitals55
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
199kPopulation+12k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
24%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black6%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$690Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$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
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amarillo
United States45
Texas51
Amarillo Metro Area69
Potter County83
Property Crime in Amarillo
United States48
Texas58
Amarillo Metro Area79
Potter County94
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amarillo
Inland Flooding49
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amarillo, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amarillo, TX
St Marys Cathedral School
1 miles, W
St Andrew's Episcopal School
2 miles, W
Amarillo Montessori Academy
2 miles, SW
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Amarillo, TX
West Texas A & M University
16 miles, S
Wayland Baptist University
70 miles, S
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
97 miles, N
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
111 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amarillo, TX
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
5 miles, W
Baptist St Anthony's Hospital
5 miles, W
Northwest Texas Hospital
5 miles, W
Golden Plains Community Hospital
39 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Amarillo, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
106 miles, S
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
136 miles, N
Lea County Regional Airport
191 miles, SW