Childress, TX
Living in Childress
Bikeability16
Walkability51
Commute100
Public Transit19
Affordability89
Public Safety99
Airports5
Hospitals66
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.2kPopulation-45 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income-$1.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector57%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office14%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$567Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity34%
Utility gas62%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Childress
United States45
Texas51
Childress County2
Property Crime in Childress
United States48
Texas58
Childress County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump88%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Childress
Inland Flooding26
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Childress, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Childress, TX
Altus Christian Academy
56 miles, E
St Paul Lutheran School
58 miles, E
Christian Community School
87 miles, NW
Amarillo Montessori Academy
103 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Childress, TX
Wayland Baptist University
84 miles, W
West Texas A & M University
100 miles, NW
Cameron University
106 miles, E
Midwestern State University
108 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Childress, TX
Childress Regional Medical Center
3 miles, E
Harmon Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NE
Collingsworth General Hospital
29 miles, N
Hardeman County Memorial Hospital
32 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Childress, TX
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
97 miles, NW
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
103 miles, SW
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
107 miles, E