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Crime in Childress summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Childress. Key points include:
There were 39 total crimes in Childress in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Childress is 674.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Childress is 155.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Childress is 518.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Childress is -68.18% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Childress Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Childress / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 39 | 674.4 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 155.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 17.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 17.3 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 103.8 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 30 | 518.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 138.3 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 19 | 328.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 51.9 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Childress summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Childress. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Childress is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Childress is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Childress is $120,183.
The median income in Childress is $57,644.
Childress's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Childress Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Childress | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Childress, TX Weather
The average high in Childress is 74.8° and the average low is 48.7°.
There are 41.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 24.8 inches of precipitation each year with 4.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Childress |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 24.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Childress Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Childress
The current population in Childress is 5,834. The population has decreased 6.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,834 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 5,964 | 3.1% |
| 2022 | 5,786 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 5,751 | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 6,109 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 6,201 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 6,203 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 6,007 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 6,093 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,085 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,140 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 6,228 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,191 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 6,217 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,246 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Childress
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Childress is:
50.5% White with 2,948 White residents.
7.6% African American with 445 African American residents.
1.7% American Indian with 98 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 13 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 281 Two Or More residents.
35.1% Hispanic with 2,049 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Childress | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 35.1% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Childress
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Childress is 40.7% female with 2,373 female residents.
Childress is 59.3% male with 3,461 male residents.
| Gender | Childress | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 59.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Childress for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Childress completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Childress completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Childress completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Childress completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Childress completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Childress completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Childress completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Childress completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Childress completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Childress | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Childress, Texas
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8.2% of households in Childress earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Childress earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.1% of households in Childress earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Childress earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Childress earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Childress earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Childress earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.0% of households in Childress earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.4% of households in Childress earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.3% of households in Childress earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Childress | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
