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Crime in Hereford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hereford. Key points include:
There were 165 total crimes in Hereford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hereford is 1,122.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hereford is 238.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hereford is 884.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hereford is -47.02% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Hereford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hereford / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 165 | 1,122.8 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 238.2 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.8 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 20.4 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 149.7 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 130 | 884.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 183.7 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 94 | 639.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 61.2 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hereford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hereford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hereford is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hereford is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Hereford is $172,976.
The median income in Hereford is $56,868.
Hereford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hereford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hereford | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hereford, TX Weather
The average high in Hereford is 71.4° and the average low is 42.1°.
There are 38.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.0 inches of precipitation each year with 15.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hereford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hereford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hereford
The current population in Hereford is 14,840. The population has decreased 1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,840 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 14,874 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 14,943 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 15,043 | 2.4% |
| 2020 | 14,692 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 14,815 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 14,938 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 15,003 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 15,086 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 15,257 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 15,330 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 15,312 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 15,284 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 15,241 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 15,096 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hereford
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Hereford is:
13.7% White with 2,036 White residents.
1.0% African American with 147 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 69 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 48 Two Or More residents.
84.5% Hispanic with 12,540 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hereford | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.7% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 84.5% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hereford
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Hereford is 49.5% female with 7,346 female residents.
Hereford is 50.5% male with 7,494 male residents.
| Gender | Hereford | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hereford for adults over 25
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19.0% of adults in Hereford completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Hereford completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Hereford completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Hereford completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Hereford completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Hereford completed bachelor's degree.
1.0% of adults in Hereford completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Hereford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Hereford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hereford | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hereford, Texas
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6.5% of households in Hereford earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Hereford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Hereford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Hereford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.8% of households in Hereford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.0% of households in Hereford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Hereford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.1% of households in Hereford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Hereford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Hereford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hereford | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.0% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
