Amherst, TX 79312

Population 1,081

79312 is zip code located in Amherst, Texas. The population is 1,081, making 79312 the largest zipcode in Amherst and the 5th largest in Lamb County.

There are 1 public schools in 79312 with an average Homefacts rating of C-. , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 79312. Unemployment in 79312 is moderate.

Amherst Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

26.80% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

11 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in 79312, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 79312's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 79312.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    17.1%
  • Rented
    21.7%
  • Owned
    61.2%

Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $575
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $969
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,027

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Environmental Hazards

11 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (93/93)
    Amherst, TX has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Amherst, TX is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Amherst, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.63°
  • February 38.45°
  • March 51.05°
  • April 59°
  • May 66.43°
  • June 77.7°
  • July 80.87°
  • August 78.9°
  • September 70.37°
  • October 58.83°
  • November 47.3°
  • December 37.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Amherst, TX

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 79312: $44,881

Unemployment

Unemployment in Amherst is 4.0%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 58.77%
White Collar - 41.23%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Randy Neugebauer

Neighborhood Info

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1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 79312 in our database.

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1 Retirement Home view all