Amherst Independent School District, TX

Living in Amherst ISD

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 41
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 36
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Schools 40
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Residents

978 Population +131 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +13 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -11% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino51%

Education

Less than high school28%
High school graduate30%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

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

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance30%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office14%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$61k Median Home Value +$25k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$231 Median Monthly Rent +$49 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
LP gas3%
Utility gas63%

Crime

Violent Crime in Amherst ISD

United States45
Texas51
Lamb County48

Property Crime in Amherst ISD

United States48
Texas58
Lamb County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (20%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump80%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 1 2
Feb 42 1 1
Mar 49 1 1
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 ISD

Inland Flooding40
Tornado23
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Amherst Independent School District, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Amherst Independent School District, TX

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Tas Montessori School
43 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Amherst Independent School District, TX

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Texas Tech University
43 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Amherst Independent School District, TX

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Airports

Airports near Amherst Independent School District, TX

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Roswell Air Center
135 miles, W