Amherst, TX
Living in Amherst
Bikeability8
Walkability30
Commute62
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety66
Airports10
Hospitals51
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
848Population+152 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Education
Less than high school29%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office14%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked2%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$57kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$227Median Monthly Rent+$45 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K42%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
Utility gas68%
Crime
Violent Crime in Amherst
United States45
Texas51
Lamb County48
Property Crime in Amherst
United States48
Texas58
Lamb County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amherst, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amherst, TX
Levelland Christian School
30 miles, S
Lubbock Christian School
41 miles, SE
Tas Montessori School
41 miles, SE
Kingdom Preparatory Academy
43 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Amherst, TX
Lubbock Christian University
41 miles, SE
Wayland Baptist University
41 miles, E
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
42 miles, SE
Texas Tech University
43 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amherst, TX
Lamb Healthcare Center
8 miles, SE
Muleshoe Area Medical Center
23 miles, NW
Cochran Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SW
Covenant Hospital Levelland
30 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Amherst, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
42 miles, SE
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
93 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
103 miles, SW
Roswell Air Center
131 miles, W