Ward County, TX

Living in Ward County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 12
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Colleges 38
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Schools 4
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Residents

12k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate36%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office19%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$694 Median Monthly Rent +$357 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
LP gas3%
Utility gas39%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ward County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Ward County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 1 1
Feb 49 1 0
Mar 57 1 0
Apr 65 1 0
May 74 2 0
Jun 81 2 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 82 2 0
Sep 75 2 0
Oct 66 2 0
Nov 54 1 0
Dec 45 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ward County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding74
Tornado24
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ward County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ward County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Ward County, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ward County, TX

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Ward Memorial Hospital
14 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Ward County, TX

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Roswell Air Center
149 miles, NW
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