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Abernathy, TX


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Abernathy, Texas

Abernathy, Texas, in Hale county, is 23 miles N of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 271 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. About 2,839 people people live in Abernathy.

The People and Families of Abernathy

In Abernathy, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in Abernathy tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Abernathy had a median family income of $35,399.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Abernathy.

Crime and Safety

Residents of the city enjoy its low crime rate.

Abernathy Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Abernathy, about 72% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Abernathy, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

Abernathy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyAbernathy Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAbernathy Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Abernathy Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Abernathy, TX

Comparing Abernathy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built52
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime910
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