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Hemphill County, Texas (TX)

County population in 2022: 3,461 (73% urban, 27% rural); it was 3,351 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 409
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 618
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 990
Renter-occupied apartments: 355 (it was 290 in 2000)
% of renters here:

23%
State:

36%

Land area: 910 sq. mi.

Water area: 2.4 sq. mi.

Population density: 4 people per square mile   (very low).

March 2022 cost of living index in Hemphill County: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Industries providing employment: Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (27.4%), Educational, health and social services (19.7%), Construction (10.6%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 67%
  • Government: 24%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 8%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%
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  • Races in Hemphill County, TX (2022)
    • 2,05360.0%White Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 1,24236.3%Hispanic or Latino
    • 1043.0%Two or more races
    • 150.4%American Indian and Alaska Native alone
    • 100.3%Black Non-Hispanic Alone
Median resident age:

41.3 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years
Males: 1,962  (56.7%)
Females: 1,499  (43.3%)
Average household size:
Hemphill County:

2.0 people
Texas:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,100 ($35,456 in 1999)
This county:

$67,100
Texas:

$72,284

Median contract rent in 2022 for apartments: $837 (lower quartile is $418, upper quartile is $1,126)
This county:

$837
State:

$1117


Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $232,123 (it was $55,800 in 2000)
Hemphill:

$232,123
Texas:

$275,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $126,392 - $299,472

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $263,357
Here:

$263,357
State:

$369,058

Mobile homes: $64,816
Here:

$64,816
State:

$124,413

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,443
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $609

Institutionalized population: 40

Crime in 2021 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 1
  • Thefts: 13
  • Auto thefts: 1

Crime in 2020 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 6
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 1
  • Burglaries: 2
  • Thefts: 8
  • Auto thefts: 0
Hemphill County, TX map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 0 buildings
  • 2021: 0 buildings
  • 2020: 0 buildings
  • 2019: 0 buildings
  • 2018: 0 buildings
  • 2017: 0 buildings
  • 2016: 0 buildings
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $158,300
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $158,300
  • 2013: 0 buildings
  • 2012: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $193,500
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $72,200
Number of permits per 10,000 Hemphill, TX residents
Average permit cost in Hemphill, TX

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,549 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,875 (0.8%)

Distribution of median household income in Hemphill, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hemphill, TX in 2022
Distribution of rent paid by renters in Hemphill, TX in 2022
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%
Hemphill County:

6.2%
Texas:

14.0%
(1.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.8% for Black residents, 14.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 4.9% for other race residents)

Median age of residents in 2022: 41.3 years old
(Males: 37.5 years old, Females: 46.0 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 49.3 years old, Black residents: 70.3 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 32.0 years old, Other race residents: 33.6 years old)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hemphill County is $396 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $645 a month.

Cities in this county include: Canadian.

Hemphill County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Hemphill County: Coon Ranch (A), Morton Elevator (B), Phillip Thompson Ranch (C), Record Ranch (D), Sneed Camp (E), Sneed Ranch (F), Sneeds South Camp (G), Terry Thompson Ranch (H), Weymouth Ranch (I), Bivins Compressor Station (J), Zofness Camp (K), Fourway Booster Station (L), North Plains Country Club (M), Vent Pumping Station (N), Zofness Booster Station (O), Beauchamp Ranch (P), Cactus Feedyard (Q), Blue West Picnic Area (R), Brent Ranch (S), Browns Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Northlawn Memorial Cemetery (1), Lane Memorial Cemetery (2), Palo Duro Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Bone Lake (A), Griffin Estate Lake Number 1 (B), Coon Lake Number 2 (C), Thompson Estate Lake (D), Weymouth Ranch Lower Lake (E), Lake Meredith (F), Coon Lake (G), Weymouth Middle Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Big Blue Creek (A), Turkey Creek (B), Spring Creek (C), Short Creek (D), South Plum Creek (E), Running Water Creek (F), Pollard Creek (G), North Plum Creek (H), Ludlow Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Hemphill County: Sanford Recreational Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Neighboring counties: Benton County, Arkansas , Henry County, Tennessee , Lee County, North Carolina , Dallam County , Gray County , Hartley County , Moore County , Oldham County .

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Texas:

3.5%

Unemployment by year in Hemphill, TX
County total employment by year in Hemphill, TX
County average yearly wages by year in Hemphill, TX

Current college students: 59
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 88.6%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%

Number of foreign born residents: 558 (40.0% naturalized citizens)

Hemphill County:

16.1%
Whole state:

17.2%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 642010 or later
  • 2452000 to 2009
  • 1101990 to 1999
  • 541980 to 1989
  • 671970 to 1979
  • 13Before 1970

Mean travel time to work (commute):  minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 98.4%

Hemphill County marital status for males Hemphill County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,319
  • One, attached: 42
  • Two: 27
  • 5 to 9: 64
  • Mobile homes: 263
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 16

Housing units in Hemphill County with a mortgage: 392 (0 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 0

Here:

100.0% with mortgage
State:

98.4% with mortgage

Religion statistics for Hemphill County

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,0458
Mainline Protestant6182
Catholic3211
Other--
None823-
Hemphill County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Hemphill County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.



Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Hemphill County:

14.90 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

17.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Hemphill County:

10.4%
Texas:

8.9%

Adult obesity rate:
Hemphill County:

26.3%
State:

26.6%

Agriculture in Hemphill County:

Average size of farms: 2286 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $386,988
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $28.33
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 99.50%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $370,575
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 2.99%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 10.42%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $47,390
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 85.77%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 14.98
All wheat for grain: 7220 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Hemphill County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 1843415.6 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 33 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 4/21/2007, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 14 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hemphill County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 710% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 191.4 miles away from Hemphill County center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 198.0 miles away from the county center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from the county center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 194.7 miles away from the county center
On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 52.9 miles away from Hemphill County center
On 1/7/2016 at 04:27:57, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 98.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Texas Covid-19 Pandemic, Incident Period: January 20, 2020, FEMA Id: 4485, Natural disaster type: Other
  • Texas Wildfires, Incident Period: March 14, 2008 to September 01, 2008, Emergency Declared EM-3284: March 14, 2008, FEMA Id: 3284, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 23, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1606: September 24, 2005, FEMA Id: 1606, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 20, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3261: September 21, 2005, FEMA Id: 3261, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Hurricane Katrina, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3216: September 02, 2005, FEMA Id: 3216, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 12, 2000 to January 15, 2001, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1356: January 08, 2001, FEMA Id: 1356, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
  • Texas Extreme Fire Hazards, Incident Period: August 01, 1999 to December 10, 1999, Emergency Declared EM-3142: September 01, 1999, FEMA Id: 3142, Natural disaster type: Fire

The number of natural disasters in Hemphill County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 4
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Hemphill

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 1,311 (71.6%)
  • Carpooled: 245 (13.4%)
  • Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 41 (2.2%)
  • Walked: 85 (4.6%)
  • Worked at home: 117 (6.4%)
Class of Workers in 2022
Most common industries in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common industries for males in 2022


  • Health care and social assistance (15%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Retail trade (5%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Finance and insurance (2%)

Most common industries for females in 2022


  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Educational services (21%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)

Most common occupations in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common occupations for males in 2022


  • Construction and extraction occupations (30%)
  • Management occupations (18%)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (13%)
  • Sales and related occupations (7%)
  • Material moving occupations (5%)
  • Transportation occupations (4%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females in 2022


  • Educational instruction, and library occupations (19%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (19%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (8%)
  • Business and financial operations occupations (7%)
  • Management occupations (7%)
  • Material moving occupations (6%)

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents


  • Mexico (90%)
  • Spain (4%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • France (1%)
  • Ireland (0%)
  • Norway (0%)
  • Sweden (0%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Hemphill County


  • German (13%)
  • English (8%)
  • American (7%)
  • Irish (6%)
  • Scottish (3%)
  • Swiss (2%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)

Owners and renters by unit type
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
36 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
4 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
98 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
46 people in nursing homes
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2020 was $69,636.

3.11% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($51,000 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

3.11%
Texas average:

8.12%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
3.11% relocated from other counties in Texas ($51,000 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.
Residents relocating <b>from</b> other counties or countries


4.98% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($47,887 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.98%
Texas average:

7.40%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.98% relocated to other counties in Texas ($47,887 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other states.
Residents relocating <b>to</b> other counties or countries

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.7
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 14.9

Births per 1000 population in Hemphill County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 10.7
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 9.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 2010 to 2020: 8.3

Deaths per 1000 population in Hemphill County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 6.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 9.7

Infant deaths per 1000 population in Hemphill County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2018: 24.5%
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 18.6%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Hemphill County
All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19
Population without health insurance coverage in Hemphill County
18-64 population without health insurance coverage in Hemphill County
40-64 population without health insurance coverage in Hemphill County
50-64 population without health insurance coverage in Hemphill County
Population under 19 years without health insurance coverage in Hemphill County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 492 (455 aged, 37 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 274 (32%)
Persons enrolled in Medicare
Aged persons enrolled in Medicare
Disabled persons enrolled in Medicare

Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 13%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 14%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 29.98
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 4,406
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 570
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 32,374

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,315
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 994

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 88

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 29

Household type by relationship:

Households: 3,461
  • Male householders: 754 (280 living alone), Female householders: 666 (171 living alone)
  • 786 spouses (786 opposite-sex spouses), 19 unmarried partners, (19 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 874 children (754 natural, 54 adopted, 65 stepchildren), 102 grandchildren, 43 brothers or sisters, 76 parents, 0 foster children, 94 other relatives, 4 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 49

Size of family households: 409 2-persons, 232 3-persons, 207 4-persons, 86 5-persons, 25 6-persons, 6 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 452 1-person.

616 married couples with children.
88 single-parent households (88 men, 0 women).

67.0% of residents of Hemphill speak English at home.
31.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (65% speak English very well, 11% speak English well, 24% speak English not well, 1% don't speak English at all).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% speak English very well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $13,574,000 ($4,069 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $40,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $6,423,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $4,534,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $985,000
Federal grants: $1,091,000
Federal procurement contracts: $99,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $442,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $0,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $355,000
Federal Government insurance: $550,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 246
Here:

72 per 1000 residents
State:

85 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 147
Here:

43 per 1000 residents
State:

35 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +16
Here:

+5 per 1000 residents
State:

+29 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -38
Here -11 per 1000 residents
State +10 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Hemphill County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.43 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.7
State:

6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.3
State:

4.0

Year house built in Hemphill County, Texas
  • Year house built in Hemphill County, Texas
  • 02020 or later
  • 2092010 to 2019
  • 1882000 to 2009
  • 1771990 to 1999
  • 3131980 to 1989
  • 2321970 to 1979
  • 731960 to 1969
  • 931950 to 1959
  • 1221940 to 1949
  • 2691939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Hemphill County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Hemphill County, Texas
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Hemphill County, Texas
  • 01 room
  • 302 rooms
  • 343 rooms
  • 2044 rooms
  • 2305 rooms
  • 1256 rooms
  • 1677 rooms
  • 978 rooms
  • 1629+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Hemphill County, Texas
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Hemphill County, Texas
  • 01 room
  • 02 rooms
  • 543 rooms
  • 1494 rooms
  • 1265 rooms
  • 156 rooms
  • 87 rooms
  • 138 rooms
  • 09+ rooms
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Hemphill County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Hemphill County, Texas
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Hemphill County, Texas
  • 0no bedroom
  • 341 bedroom
  • 2442 bedrooms
  • 4113 bedrooms
  • 2964 bedrooms
  • 575+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Hemphill County, Texas
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Hemphill County, Texas
  • 0no bedroom
  • 141 bedroom
  • 1632 bedrooms
  • 1763 bedrooms
  • 94 bedrooms
  • 75+ bedrooms
Cars and other vehicles available in Hemphill County, Texas in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Hemphill County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Hemphill County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 54no vehicle
  • 1741 vehicle
  • 4752 vehicles
  • 2203 vehicles
  • 804 vehicles
  • 415+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Hemphill County in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Hemphill County in renter-occupied apartments
  • 0no vehicle
  • 2281 vehicle
  • 872 vehicles
  • 553 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 85+ vehicles

95.1% of Hemphill County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 15% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 100% lived in Texas.

Hemphill County:

95.1%
State average:

85.7%

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2,027
  • Other state: 820
  • Northeast: 16
  • Midwest: 159
  • South: 388
  • West: 258
Year householders moved into unit in Hemphill County, TX
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Hemphill County
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos
  • 50.9%Utility gas
  • 42.9%Electricity
  • 4.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments
  • 58.1%Utility gas
  • 26.8%Electricity
  • 12.0%Other fuel
  • 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas

Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 5
Here:

1.4%
Texas:

8.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 0
Here:

0.0%
Texas:

8.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 0
Here:

0.0%
Texas:

16.2%

Educational Attainment
School Enrollment by Level of School
Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

Hemphill County government finances - Expenditure in 2017:

  • Charges - Air Transportation: $232,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $23,000
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000
  • Construction - Libraries: $4,916,000
    Regular Highways: $411,000
    Air Transportation: $58,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $14,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,205,000
    Police Protection: $1,073,000
    Regular Highways: $937,000
    Central Staff Services: $462,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $395,000
    Financial Administration: $351,000
    Libraries: $186,000
    Parks and Recreation: $161,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $157,000
    Local Fire Protection: $118,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $70,000
    General Public Buildings: $64,000
    Corrections - Other: $63,000
    Air Transportation: $60,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $31,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Local Fire Protection: $22,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $304,000
    Royalties: $18,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $600,000
    Police Protection: $42,000
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000
    Air Transportation: $20,000
    Libraries: $9,000
    Central Staff Services: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,399,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $40,000
    Highways: $19,000
    General Local Government Support: $17,000
  • Tax - Property: $13,143,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $366,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,917,000

Hemphill County government finances - Revenue in 2017:

  • Charges - Air Transportation: $232,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $23,000
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000
  • Construction - Libraries: $4,916,000
    Regular Highways: $411,000
    Air Transportation: $58,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $14,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,205,000
    Police Protection: $1,073,000
    Regular Highways: $937,000
    Central Staff Services: $462,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $395,000
    Financial Administration: $351,000
    Libraries: $186,000
    Parks and Recreation: $161,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $157,000
    Local Fire Protection: $118,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $70,000
    General Public Buildings: $64,000
    Corrections - Other: $63,000
    Air Transportation: $60,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $31,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Local Fire Protection: $22,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $304,000
    Royalties: $18,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $600,000
    Police Protection: $42,000
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000
    Air Transportation: $20,000
    Libraries: $9,000
    Central Staff Services: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,399,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $40,000
    Highways: $19,000
    General Local Government Support: $17,000
  • Tax - Property: $13,143,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $366,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,917,000

Hemphill County government finances - Debt in 2017:

  • Charges - Air Transportation: $232,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $23,000
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000
  • Construction - Libraries: $4,916,000
    Regular Highways: $411,000
    Air Transportation: $58,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $14,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,205,000
    Police Protection: $1,073,000
    Regular Highways: $937,000
    Central Staff Services: $462,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $395,000
    Financial Administration: $351,000
    Libraries: $186,000
    Parks and Recreation: $161,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $157,000
    Local Fire Protection: $118,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $70,000
    General Public Buildings: $64,000
    Corrections - Other: $63,000
    Air Transportation: $60,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $31,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Local Fire Protection: $22,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $304,000
    Royalties: $18,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $600,000
    Police Protection: $42,000
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000
    Air Transportation: $20,000
    Libraries: $9,000
    Central Staff Services: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,399,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $40,000
    Highways: $19,000
    General Local Government Support: $17,000
  • Tax - Property: $13,143,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $366,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,917,000

Hemphill County government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017:

  • Charges - Air Transportation: $232,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $23,000
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000
  • Construction - Libraries: $4,916,000
    Regular Highways: $411,000
    Air Transportation: $58,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $14,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $1,205,000
    Police Protection: $1,073,000
    Regular Highways: $937,000
    Central Staff Services: $462,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $395,000
    Financial Administration: $351,000
    Libraries: $186,000
    Parks and Recreation: $161,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $157,000
    Local Fire Protection: $118,000
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $70,000
    General Public Buildings: $64,000
    Corrections - Other: $63,000
    Air Transportation: $60,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $31,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Local Fire Protection: $22,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $8,000
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $304,000
    Royalties: $18,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $600,000
    Police Protection: $42,000
    Parks and Recreation: $27,000
    Air Transportation: $20,000
    Libraries: $9,000
    Central Staff Services: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $5,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,399,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $40,000
    Highways: $19,000
    General Local Government Support: $17,000
  • Tax - Property: $13,143,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $366,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,917,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 28
  • Number of aged recipients: 6
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 22
  • Number of recipients under 18: 4
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 15
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 9
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 10
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 9
Most common first names in Hemphill County, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3273.3 years
William2372.4 years
Mary2278.2 years
John2177.9 years
George1779.7 years
Charles1281.4 years
Robert1270.2 years
Walter1176.1 years
Roy980.4 years
Thomas975.4 years
Most common last names in Hemphill County, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams1177.4 years
Wright1076.3 years
Hill1085.4 years
Adcock974.0 years
Rogers884.6 years
Smith872.2 years
Morris879.1 years
Waters778.4 years
Porter781.9 years
Johnson776.6 years
Businesses in Hemphill County, TX
NameCountNameCount
Alco Stores1True Value1
Best Western1U-Haul1
FedEx1UPS1
Pizza Hut1

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