Yoakum County, TX

Living in Yoakum County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 36
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 34
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Schools 18
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Residents

8.6k Population +925 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian32%
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school37%
High school graduate26%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$21k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +12% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance32%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office15%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$116k Median Home Value +$55k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$599 Median Monthly Rent +$164 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
LP gas4%
Utility gas39%

Crime

Violent Crime in Yoakum County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Yoakum County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (18%)(80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 1 1
Feb 45 1 1
Mar 51 1 0
Apr 60 1 0
May 69 2 0
Jun 77 3 0
Jul 79 2 0
Aug 78 2 0
Sep 71 3 0
Oct 62 2 0
Nov 50 1 1
Dec 41 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Yoakum County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Yoakum County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Yoakum County, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Yoakum County, TX

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Texas Tech University
62 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Yoakum County, TX

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Memorial Hospital
32 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Yoakum County, TX

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Roswell Air Center
99 miles, W