Swisher County, TX

Living in Swisher County

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 71
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 39
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Schools 20
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Residents

7.4k Population -396 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age
15% College-Educated
69% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black6%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$1.9k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector60%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$505 Median Monthly Rent +$123 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas3%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Swisher County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Swisher County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 1 3
Feb 41 1 2
Mar 48 1 1
Apr 56 2 0
May 66 3 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 2 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 59 2 0
Nov 47 1 1
Dec 37 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Swisher County

Inland Flooding44
Tornado27
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Swisher County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Swisher County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Swisher County, TX

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Texas Tech University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Swisher County, TX

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Airports

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