Garza County, TX

Living in Garza County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 11
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 47
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Schools 21
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Residents

6.1k Population -134 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school38%
High school graduate29%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
65% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office16%
Service29%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$79k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$502 Median Monthly Rent +$164 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas8%
Utility gas46%

Crime

Violent Crime in Garza County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Garza County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 1 1
Feb 46 1 1
Mar 53 1 0
Apr 62 2 0
May 71 3 0
Jun 78 3 0
Jul 82 2 0
Aug 81 2 0
Sep 73 2 0
Oct 63 2 0
Nov 52 1 1
Dec 42 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garza County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado29
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Garza County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Garza County, TX

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Springboard Academics
41 miles, NW
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Sharp Academy
41 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Garza County, TX

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Texas Tech University
43 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Garza County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Garza County, TX

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Abilene Regional Airport
108 miles, SE
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