Living in Lubbock County, Texas
Lubbock County is a county in Texas with a population of around 299,453, part of the Lubbock, TX MSA metro area. The main communities are Lubbock, Slaton, Wolfforth.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,308/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $209K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 56°F) and very hot summers (highs around 91°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Lubbock County has young demographics, with a median age of 31 and a moderately educated workforce (30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Lubbock County, Texas
Home price trend in Lubbock County
Top Cities and towns in Lubbock County
Slaton
Population: 6,121
Home price:$92,509
Idalou
Population: 2,250
Home price:$192,373
Wolfforth
Population: 3,670
Home price:$252,414
New Deal
Population: 794
Home price:$110,191
Lubbock
Population: 255,885
Home price:$180,780
Rent Price trend in Lubbock County
Demographics & Amenities in Lubbock County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
30.8 Years
Average Family Size
3.27
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Lubbock County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively HighTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively HighTornados
Relatively High
Terrain & Weather in Lubbock County
Average Summer temperature
90°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
13.68 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Lubbock County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.2%
Total Employer Establishments
618,272
Poverty (%)
14.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
3%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Lubbock County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inLubbock County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Lubbock County
Robbery
1.17/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
5.9/ per 1000
Burglary
8.73/ per 1000
Arson
0.16/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
7.65/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000