ZIP Code 79549, TX
Living in 79549
Bikeability35
Walkability9
Commute97
Public Transit4
Affordability80
Public Safety84
Airports7
Hospitals51
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+602 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$167 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
LP gas12%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 79549
United States45
Texas51
Scurry County16
Property Crime in 79549
United States48
Texas58
Scurry County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 55 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79549
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 79549, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 79549, TX
Snyder Christian School
13 miles, S
Nazarene Christian Academy Big Spring
59 miles, SW
St Johns Episcopal School
69 miles, SE
Cornerstone Christian School
70 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 79549, TX
Hardin-Simmons University
70 miles, SE
McMurry University
71 miles, SE
Abilene Christian University
72 miles, SE
Texas Tech University
77 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 79549, TX
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
14 miles, S
Fisher County Hospital District
24 miles, E
Mitchell County Hospital District
35 miles, S
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
40 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 79549, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
75 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
78 miles, NW
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
103 miles, SW
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
108 miles, S