Castro County, TX

Living in Castro County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 37
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 36
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Schools 41
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Residents

7.7k Population -175 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino65%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate32%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector71%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$493 Median Monthly Rent +$43 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Castro County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Castro County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 1 3
Feb 40 1 2
Mar 47 1 1
Apr 55 1 0
May 65 3 0
Jun 74 3 0
Jul 77 2 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 58 2 0
Nov 46 1 1
Dec 36 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Castro County

Inland Flooding43
Tornado24
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Castro County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Castro County, TX

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Ascension Academy
47 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Castro County, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Castro County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Castro County, TX

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Roswell Air Center
156 miles, SW