ZIP Code 79720, TX

Living in 79720

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 17
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Commute 87
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 45
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Schools 37
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Residents

35k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$100k Median Home Value +$37k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$718 Median Monthly Rent +$287 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 79720

United States45
Texas51
Howard County62

Property Crime in 79720

United States48
Texas58
Howard County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 1 1
Feb 48 1 0
Mar 55 1 0
Apr 64 1 0
May 73 2 0
Jun 79 3 0
Jul 82 2 0
Aug 81 2 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 65 2 0
Nov 53 1 1
Dec 44 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 79720

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding55
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 79720, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 79720, TX

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Hillcrest School
39 miles, SW
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St Ann S School
41 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 79720, TX

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Texas Tech University
95 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 79720, TX

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Airports

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