Amarillo Metro Area, TX
Living in the Amarillo Metro Area
Bikeability12
Walkability18
Commute84
Public Transit10
Affordability74
Public Safety32
Airports8
Hospitals57
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
264kPopulation+19k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$140kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$690Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Amarillo Metro Area
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in the Amarillo Metro Area
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Amarillo Metro Area
Inland Flooding50
Tornado19
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Amarillo Metro Area, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Amarillo Metro Area, TX
San Jacinto Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
4 miles, S
St Andrew's Episcopal School
4 miles, SE
St Marys Cathedral School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Amarillo Metro Area, TX
West Texas A & M University
18 miles, S
Wayland Baptist University
74 miles, S
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
94 miles, N
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
110 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Amarillo Metro Area, TX
Quail Creek Surgical Hospital
3 miles, S
Northwest Texas Hospital
3 miles, S
Baptist St Anthony's Hospital
4 miles, S
Golden Plains Community Hospital
40 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Amarillo Metro Area, TX
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
12 miles, E
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
110 miles, S
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
135 miles, NE
Lea County Regional Airport
192 miles, SW