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Electra, TX


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Electra, Texas

Electra, Texas is 25 miles W of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 127 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is in Wichita county. The city is part of the Wichita Falls metro area. The population of Electra is 3,168.

The People and Families of Electra

In Electra, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Electra had a median family income of $30,116.

Political Inclinations

Among Electra political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,915. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Electra Housing

Of the housing in Electra, approximately 73% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Electra are low by Texas standards.

Commuting

In Electra, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 6%Electra Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Electra Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Electra, TX

Comparing Electra 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 Diversity95
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Age of the Population58
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime34

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