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TX area data

Childress, TX

Childress, TX.

Population: 6,779 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,987
1-year appreciation
+22.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+14.4%
10-year appreciation
+61.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$138,987
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.2 in
Annual snowfall
5.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
21
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-28 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$1,477
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,829
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Utilities, Other Services

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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