Levelland, TX

Levelland, Texas

Levelland, Texas, in Hockley county, is 30 miles W of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 265 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city contains a population of approximately 12,866.

The People and Families of Levelland

In Levelland, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Levelland had a median family income of $32,408.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Levelland favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $450. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Levelland Housing

Levelland has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Levelland, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Levelland, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Levelland Almanac

Levelland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Levelland Public Libraries

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Levelland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Levelland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Levelland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Levelland Hospitals

COVENANT HOSPITAL LEVELLAND
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1900 COLLEGE AVE
(806) 894-4963
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Levelland

Levelland High Schools (2004)

LEVELLAND H S
704 11TH ST
806-894-8515
A Title I school.
Serves 878 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

LEVELLAND MIDDLE
704 11TH ST
806-894-3060
A Title I school.
Serves 452 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

LEVELLAND J H
704 11TH ST
806-894-7086
A Title I school.
Serves 440 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Levelland Colleges

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South Plains College

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