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Childress, Texas, in Childress county, is 104 miles W of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 168 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 6,778.
In Childress, about 39% of adults are married.
Approximately 35% of Childress is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Childress.
In 2000, Childress had a median family income of $33,323.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Childress residents, with $6,425. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Childress, 69% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Childress without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Childress, 95% of commuters drive to work. In Childress, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Childress strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Childress to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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