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Spearman, TX


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Spearman, Texas

Spearman, Texas, in Hansford county, is 76 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 212 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 3,021.

The People and Families of Spearman

In Spearman, about 65% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Spearman, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spearman had a median family income of $42,188.

Crime and Safety

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

Spearman Housing

Spearman has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Spearman, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Spearman can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySpearman Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Spearman Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Spearman Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Spearman, TX

Comparing Spearman 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
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens68
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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