Amherst, TX

Living in Amherst

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 30
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 36
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Schools 49
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Residents

848 Population +152 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +15 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian40%
Hispanic or Latino54%

Education

Less than high school29%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$50k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +15% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office14%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Walked2%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$57k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$227 Median Monthly Rent +$45 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K40%
$50K to $99K42%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity31%
Utility gas68%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst

United States45
Texas51
Lamb County48

Property Crime in Amherst

United States48
Texas58
Lamb County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 1 2
Feb 42 1 1
Mar 49 1 0
Apr 57 1 0
May 66 2 0
Jun 75 3 0
Jul 78 2 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 59 2 0
Nov 47 1 1
Dec 38 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Amherst

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst, TX

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Tas Montessori School
41 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Amherst, TX

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Texas Tech University
43 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst, TX

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Airports

Airports near Amherst, TX

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Roswell Air Center
131 miles, W