Gaines County, TX

Living in Gaines County

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 52
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 37
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Colleges 37
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Schools 19
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Residents

21k Population +4k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school38%
High school graduate30%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector66%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$73k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$572 Median Monthly Rent +$232 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
LP gas5%
Utility gas29%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gaines County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Gaines County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (15%)(83%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump85%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 1 2
Feb 47 1 1
Mar 54 1 0
Apr 62 1 0
May 71 2 0
Jun 78 2 0
Jul 80 2 0
Aug 79 2 0
Sep 72 3 0
Oct 63 2 0
Nov 52 1 0
Dec 43 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaines County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gaines County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gaines County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Gaines County, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gaines County, TX

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Memorial Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Yoakum County Hospital
20 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Gaines County, TX

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Roswell Air Center
117 miles, W