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Childress County
  • County in Texas
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Childress County

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A+
    2. Housing
      grade A
    3. Nightlife
      grade B minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade C minus
    7. Weather
      grade B+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade D
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Childress County is located in Texas with a population of 6,784. In Childress County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Childress County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Childress County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    6,784

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $100,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $780
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Childress County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      No data available  
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      No data available  
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      No data available  
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      No data available  
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      No data available  
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      No data available  
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      No data available  
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      25%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      national  11%

    Working in Childress County

    Jobs
    grade C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,092
    National
    $69,021

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