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Hale Center, TX


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Hale Center, Texas

Hale Center, Texas, in Hale county, is 33 miles N of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 264 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 2,263.

The People and Families of Hale Center

In Hale Center, about 59% of adults are married. Hale Center has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Approximately 23% of Hale Center is non-white. Hale Center offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hale Center had a median family income of $32,138.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Hale Center.

Hale Center Housing

Hale Center has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 68% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Texas.

Commuting

In Hale Center, 97% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Hale Center can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHale Center Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHale Center Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hale Center Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hale Center Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hale Center, TX

Comparing Hale Center 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 Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men34
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime810
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