ZIP Code 79517, TX
Living in 79517
Bikeability40
Walkability85
Commute24
Public Transit40
Affordability100
Public Safety73
Airports8
Hospitals34
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
164Population-1 (2010–19)
57 y Median Age+26 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years45%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate16%
Some College56%
Bachelor's degree24%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+29% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K1%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance28%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van77%
Walked11%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
81%Owner-Occupied+43% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K15%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
LP gas17%
Utility gas9%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79517
United States45
Texas51
Borden County59
Property Crime in 79517
United States48
Texas58
Borden County46
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (12%)(86%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton9%
Donald Trump89%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79517
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding77
Tornado37
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79517, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79517, TX
Snyder Christian School
22 miles, SE
Nazarene Christian Academy Big Spring
47 miles, S
Sharp Academy
58 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
58 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79517, TX
Texas Tech University
61 miles, NW
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
62 miles, NW
Lubbock Christian University
62 miles, NW
Hardin-Simmons University
92 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79517, TX
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE
Lynn County Hospital District
38 miles, NW
Mitchell County Hospital District
41 miles, SE
Medical Arts Hospital
43 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79517, TX
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
64 miles, NW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
85 miles, SW
Abilene Regional Airport
97 miles, E
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
114 miles, SE