Dickens County, TX

Living in Dickens County

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 60
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 44
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Schools 22
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Residents

2.2k Population -238 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino30%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +15% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$51k Median Home Value +$7.1k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$297 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K49%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
LP gas37%
Utility gas18%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dickens County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Dickens County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 1 1
Feb 45 1 1
Mar 52 1 0
Apr 61 2 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 2 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 73 2 0
Oct 63 2 0
Nov 51 1 1
Dec 41 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dickens County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado41
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dickens County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dickens County, TX

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Springboard Academics
61 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Dickens County, TX

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Texas Tech University
63 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Dickens County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Dickens County, TX

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Abilene Regional Airport
105 miles, SE
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