Hale County, TX

Living in Hale County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 14
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 42
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Schools 28
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Residents

34k Population -2.2k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino59%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate35%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$9.2k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$509 Median Monthly Rent +$97 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hale County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Hale County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 1 2
Feb 42 1 1
Mar 49 1 1
Apr 58 1 0
May 67 3 0
Jun 76 3 0
Jul 79 2 0
Aug 78 2 0
Sep 70 2 0
Oct 60 2 0
Nov 48 1 1
Dec 39 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hale County

Inland Flooding36
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hale County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hale County, TX

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Springboard Academics
35 miles, S
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St Luke's Preschool
36 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Hale County, TX

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Texas Tech University
34 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hale County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Hale County, TX

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