Childress, Texas

Population 6,191

Childress is located in Childress County, TX. The population is 6,191, making Childress the largest city in Childress County.

There are 3 public schools in Childress with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Childress is low , and there are 18 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Childress is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Childress property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Childress include Estelline, Memphis and Dodson.

Childress Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.5%

Crime Rate

74.81% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 50
  • Violent Crimes: 66
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 215
  • Property Crime: 563
  • Larceny Theft: 298

Registered Offenders

53.42% Higher than national avg.
  • 18 offenders in Childress
  • 29.07 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

57 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 54

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Childress, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Childress's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Childress, TX

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2010, the city of Childress, TX issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2009, the city of Childress, TX issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $652
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $881
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,089
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,286

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Environmental Hazards

57 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Childress, TX has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Childress, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Childress, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.8°
  • February 44.8°
  • March 55.72°
  • April 63.77°
  • May 71.81°
  • June 82°
  • July 84.52°
  • August 84.08°
  • September 74.32°
  • October 62.92°
  • November 53.57°
  • December 39.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Childress, TX

Earthquakes
Childress, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Childress, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Childress, TX has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Childress, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Childress, TX: $33,588

Unemployment

Unemployment in Childress is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.37%
White Collar - 49.63%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Mac Thornberry

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

21 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Childress, TX

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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