ZIP Code 79549, TX

Living in 79549

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 9
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 43
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Schools 34
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Residents

16k Population +602 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate34%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$601 Median Monthly Rent +$167 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
LP gas12%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79549

United States45
Texas51
Scurry County16

Property Crime in 79549

United States48
Texas58
Scurry County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (18%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 1 1
Feb 47 1 1
Mar 55 1 0
Apr 64 2 0
May 73 3 0
Jun 79 3 0
Jul 83 2 0
Aug 82 2 0
Sep 75 2 0
Oct 65 2 0
Nov 53 1 0
Dec 44 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79549

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding57
Tornado25
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 79549, TX

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McMurry University
71 miles, SE
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Texas Tech University
77 miles, NW

Hospitals

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Airports

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