Slaton, TX

Living in Slaton

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 62
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 49
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Schools 24
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Residents

6k Population -100 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black4%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino48%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +8% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government14%
Private sector59%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office26%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$74k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$561 Median Monthly Rent +$160 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K44%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$400K to $499K4%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Utility gas57%

Crime

Violent Crime in Slaton

United States45
Texas51
Lubbock Metro Area66
Lubbock County68

Property Crime in Slaton

United States48
Texas58
Lubbock Metro Area64
Lubbock County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 1 2
Feb 44 1 1
Mar 52 1 0
Apr 60 2 0
May 70 3 0
Jun 77 3 0
Jul 80 2 0
Aug 79 2 0
Sep 72 3 0
Oct 62 2 0
Nov 50 1 1
Dec 41 1 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Slaton

Inland Flooding45
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Slaton, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Slaton, TX

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Springboard Academics
14 miles, NW
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Sharp Academy
14 miles, W
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Lubbock Junior Academy
15 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Slaton, TX

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Texas Tech University
16 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Slaton, TX

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Grace Medical Center
14 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Slaton, TX

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