Vega, TX

Living in Vega

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 35
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 9
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 31
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Schools 86
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Residents

1k Population +66 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
13% College-Educated -19% (2010–19)
75% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate41%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government16%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office26%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value +$5.1k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$538 Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Vega

United States45
Texas51
Amarillo Metro Area69
Oldham County14

Property Crime in Vega

United States48
Texas58
Amarillo Metro Area79
Oldham County9

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (10%)(88%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton8%
Donald Trump90%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 1 4
Feb 40 1 3
Mar 48 1 2
Apr 56 1 1
May 65 2 0
Jun 74 3 0
Jul 78 3 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 2 0
Oct 58 2 0
Nov 46 1 2
Dec 37 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Vega

Inland Flooding64
Tornado27
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Vega, TX

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Vega, TX

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Ascension Academy
28 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Vega, TX

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Vega, TX

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Airports

Airports near Vega, TX

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Roswell Air Center
180 miles, SW