Amarillo, Texas

Population 195,571

Amarillo is located in Potter County, TX. The population is 195,571, making Amarillo the largest city in Potter County.

There are 78 public schools in Amarillo with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Amarillo is high , and there are 868 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Amarillo is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Amarillo property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Amarillo include Bishop Hills, Palisades and Timbercreek Canyon.

Amarillo Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.1%

Crime Rate

46.03% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 483
  • Violent Crimes: 720
  • Robbery: 122
  • Burglary: 716
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

69.49% Higher than national avg.
  • 868 offenders in Amarillo
  • 44.38 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

968 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 24
  • Superfunds: 12
  • Tanks & Spills: 932

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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78 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 78 K-12 public schools in Amarillo, TX and 9 private schools. Homefacts rates Amarillo's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
9 Private Schools

Amarillo Montessori Academy

Arbor Christian Academy

Ascension Academy

Central Baptist Christian Academy

Holy Cross Catholic Academy

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7 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

868 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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13 Former Drug Labs view all

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853 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Amarillo, TX issued 853 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 853 permits, 469 were issued for single family homes and 384 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Amarillo, TX issued 785 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 785 permits, 549 were issued for single family homes and 236 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $638
  • 1 Bedroom: $732
  • 2 Bedrooms: $932
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,260
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,457

Zip Codes

79012 79015 79019 79068 79094 79098 79101 79102 79103 79104 79105 79106 79107 79108 79109
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Environmental Hazards

968 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Amarillo, TX has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Amarillo, TX is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Amarillo, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 36.78°
  • February 39.55°
  • March 50.83°
  • April 58°
  • May 66.2°
  • June 77.54°
  • July 79.75°
  • August 78.82°
  • September 70.38°
  • October 58.9°
  • November 48.92°
  • December 39.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Amarillo, TX

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Amarillo, TX: $51,466

Unemployment

Unemployment in Amarillo is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.01%
White Collar - 52.99%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Mac Thornberry

Neighborhood Info

9 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 Cemeteries view all

124 FCC Towers view all

19 Fire Stations view all

5 Hospitals view all

5 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

13 Retirement Homes view all

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