Wichita County, TX

Living in Wichita County

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 77
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 56
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 28
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Schools 50
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Residents

132k Population +620 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age
23% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military7%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$100k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$628 Median Monthly Rent +$111 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wichita County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Wichita County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 1 1
Feb 45 2 0
Mar 54 2 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 72 4 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 84 2 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 53 2 0
Dec 42 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wichita County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding42
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wichita County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wichita County, TX

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Christ Academy
15 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Wichita County, TX

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Cameron University
45 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wichita County, TX

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Red River Hospital
13 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Wichita County, TX

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