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Lefors, TX


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Lefors, Texas

Lefors, Texas, in Gray county, is 59 miles E of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 185 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. There are 559 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Lefors

In Lefors, about 66% of adults are married. In Lefors, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lefors had a median family income of $38,594.

Political Inclinations

Lefors folks tended to give their money ($25) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Lefors Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Lefors that were owner-occupied was 88%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Lefors has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Lefors, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyLefors Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lefors Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lefors, TX

Comparing Lefors 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
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity51
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income56
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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