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Motley County, Texas (TX)

County population in 2022: 1,255 (all rural); it was 1,426 in 2000
County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 115
County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 309
County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 469
Renter-occupied apartments: 118 (it was 137 in 2000)
% of renters here:

23%
State:

36%

Land area: 989 sq. mi.

Water area: 0.4 sq. mi.

Population density: 1 people per square mile   (very low).

March 2022 cost of living index in Motley County: 77.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services (23.6%), Construction (18.5%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (13.2%), Retail trade (10.7%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 64%
  • Government: 16%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 20%
  • Unpaid family work: 0%
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  • Races in Motley County, TX (2022)
    • 94776.1%White Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 17213.8%Hispanic or Latino
    • 937.5%Two or more races
    • 252.0%Black Non-Hispanic Alone
    • 80.6%Some other race alone
Median resident age:

51.3 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years
Males: 655  (52.3%)
Females: 600  (47.7%)
Average household size:
Motley County:

2.0 people
Texas:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,843 ($28,348 in 1999)
This county:

$65,843
Texas:

$72,284

Median contract rent in 2022 for apartments: $447 (lower quartile is $345, upper quartile is $537)
This county:

$447
State:

$1117


Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $83,430 (it was $31,700 in 2000)
Motley:

$83,430
Texas:

$275,400
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $36,698 - $169,549

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $112,626
Here:

$112,626
State:

$369,058

Mobile homes: $126,122
Here:

$126,122
State:

$124,413

Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $983
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $433

Institutionalized population: 0

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: 3
  • Thefts: 0
  • Auto thefts: 2

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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 0
  • Thefts: 1
  • Auto thefts: 0
Motley County, TX map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
Number of permits per 10,000 Motley, TX residents
Average permit cost in Motley, TX

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,181 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $732 (1.1%)

Distribution of median household income in Motley, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Motley, TX in 2022
Distribution of rent paid by renters in Motley, TX in 2022
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.4%
Motley County:

9.4%
Texas:

14.0%
(5.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 39.1% for two or more races residents)

Median age of residents in 2022: 51.3 years old
(Males: 47.4 years old, Females: 53.4 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 52.6 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 29.9 years old, Other race residents: 66.1 years old)

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Motley County is $416 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $630 a month.

Cities in this county include: Matador, Roaring Springs.

Motley County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Motley County: China Creek Windmill (A), Cow Hollow Windmill (B), Cow Pasture Windmill (C), Day Windmill (D), Dewees Windmill (E), Divide Windmill (F), Draw Windmill (G), Drummonds Windmill (H), Dry Lake Windmill (I), E Camp Windmill (J), East Herd Windmill (K), Fairberry Windmill (L), Farm Trap Windmill (M), Ford Windmill (N), Lone Canyon Windmill (O), Moons Camp (P), Motto Windmill (Q), Mouth of River Windmill (R), North Motto Windmill (S), North Salt Creek Windmill (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Motley County: Harmony Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Tennessee Valley Cemetery (1), Shinnery Cemetery (2), Haven of Rest Cemetery (3), Garden of Memories (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Richards Lake (A), Turkey Tank (B), S Star Tank (C), Willow Hole Tank (D), Worley Lake (E), Matador Tank (F), Rock Tank (G), Dewees Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bluff Creek (A), Big Nasty Creek (B), Tongue River (C), Sweetwater Creek (D), Richland Creek (E), China Creek (F), Scatterbranch Creek (G), Chimney Creek (H), Shores Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Motley County: Matador Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Neighboring counties: Blount County, Alabama , Archer County , La Paz County, Arizona , Briscoe County , Socorro County, New Mexico , Knox County , Parmer County .

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Texas:

3.5%

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

Current college students: 28
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 86.0%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%

Number of foreign born residents: 13 (106.3% naturalized citizens)

Motley County:

1.1%
Whole state:

17.2%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 02010 or later
  • 02000 to 2009
  • 01990 to 1999
  • 41980 to 1989
  • 51970 to 1979
  • 4Before 1970

Mean travel time to work (commute):  minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 100.0%

Motley County marital status for males Motley County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 675
  • One, attached: 7
  • 10 to 19: 5
  • Mobile homes: 53

Housing units in Motley County with a mortgage: 92 (2 second mortgage, 2 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 6

Here:

93.9% with mortgage
State:

98.4% with mortgage

Religion statistics for Motley County

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8316
Mainline Protestant912
Catholic851
None203-
Motley 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
Motley County:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Motley County:

7.78 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:

15.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Motley County:

11.3%
Texas:

8.9%

Adult obesity rate:
Motley County:

26.3%
State:

26.6%

Agriculture in Motley County:

Average size of farms: 2423 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $49,224
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $95.34
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: 67.65%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $51,279
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 6.89%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 12.34%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $60,195
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 78.11%
Average age of principal farm operators: 60 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 4.48
All wheat for grain: 2098 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 22475 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Motley County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 10891959.2 times below overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 14 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 6/1/1954, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado killed one person and injured 14 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Motley County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 513% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 73.0 miles away from Motley County center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 249.5 miles away from the county center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 271.5 miles away from the county center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 303.4 miles away from the county center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 180.4 miles away from Motley County center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 203.6 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Texas Covid-19 Pandemic, Incident Period: January 20, 2020, FEMA Id: 4485, Natural disaster type: Other
  • Texas Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: December 26, 2016 to January 21, 2016, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4255: February 09, 2016, FEMA Id: 4255, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
  • Texas Matador Fire, Incident Period: February 27, 2011 to December 31, 1969, Fire Management Assistance Declared: February 27, 2011, FEMA Id: 2863, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • Texas Hurricane Alex, Incident Period: June 30, 2010 to August 14, 2010, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1931: August 03, 2010, FEMA Id: 1931, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • 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 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
  • Texas Extreme Fire Hazard, Incident Period: August 30, 1993 to November 15, 1993, Emergency Declared EM-3113: September 10, 1993, FEMA Id: 3113, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • 2 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.

The number of natural disasters in Motley County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Motley

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 390 (70.7%)
  • Carpooled: 69 (12.5%)
  • Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2 (0.4%)
  • Walked: 19 (3.4%)
  • Worked at home: 69 (12.5%)
Class of Workers in 2022
Most common industries in 2022 (%)
Males Females
Most common industries for males in 2022


  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (3%)
  • Construction (3%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (3%)

Most common industries for females in 2022


  • Health care and social assistance (34%)
  • Retail trade (13%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

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


  • Management occupations (24%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (21%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (11%)
  • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (10%)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (7%)
  • Transportation occupations (5%)
  • Production occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females in 2022


  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (19%)
  • Sales and related occupations (16%)
  • Educational instruction, and library occupations (11%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (11%)
  • Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (10%)
  • Healthcare support occupations (6%)
  • Business and financial operations occupations (5%)

Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents


  • Mexico (92%)
  • Ireland (0%)
  • Norway (0%)
  • Sweden (0%)
  • United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (0%)
  • England (0%)
  • Scotland (0%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Motley County


  • French (except Basque) (13%)
  • American (13%)
  • English (6%)
  • German (6%)
  • Irish (5%)
  • European (3%)
  • Swedish (1%)

Owners and renters by unit type
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2020 was $49,951.

5.88% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($56,826 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.88%
Texas average:

8.12%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.88% relocated from other counties in Texas ($56,826 average AGI)
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated from other states.
Residents relocating <b>from</b> other counties or countries


10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties between 2020 and 2021.1,000 average adjusted gross income)


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
10 or fewer of this county's residents relocated to other counties in Texas.
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: 9.9
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 11.3

Births per 1000 population in Motley County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 16.6
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2009: 12.1
Deaths per 1000 population from 2010 to 2020: 3.8

Deaths per 1000 population in Motley County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 12.6

Infant deaths per 1000 population in Motley County
Population without health insurance coverage in 2018: 19.4%
Persons under 19 years old without health insurance coverage in 2018: 13.7%
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Motley County
All 18-64 40-64 50-64 Under 19
Population without health insurance coverage in Motley County
18-64 population without health insurance coverage in Motley County
40-64 population without health insurance coverage in Motley County
50-64 population without health insurance coverage in Motley County
Population under 19 years without health insurance coverage in Motley County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 315 (295 aged, 20 disabled)
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 57 (21%)
Persons enrolled in Medicare
Aged persons enrolled in Medicare
Disabled persons enrolled in Medicare

Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 21%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 20%

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 616
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1,309

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 77

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 77

Household type by relationship:

Households: 1,255
  • Male householders: 219 (61 living alone), Female householders: 267 (56 living alone)
  • 270 spouses (270 opposite-sex spouses), 37 unmarried partners, (37 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 291 children (244 natural, 19 adopted, 28 stepchildren), 51 grandchildren, 35 brothers or sisters, 29 parents, 0 foster children, 57 other relatives, 0 non-relatives

Size of family households: 230 2-persons, 30 3-persons, 40 4-persons, 25 5-persons, 4 6-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 117 1-person, 40 2-persons.

99 married couples with children.
66 single-parent households (27 men, 39 women).

91.3% of residents of Motley speak English at home.
9.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (73% speak English very well, 27% speak English well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $14,799,000 ($11,323 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $214,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $4,322,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $3,225,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $3,668,000
Federal grants: $3,093,000
Federal procurement contracts: $66,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $425,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $4,678,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $55,000
Federal Government insurance: $2,918,000

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

Births: 80
Here:

62 per 1000 residents
State:

85 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 94
Here:

72 per 1000 residents
State:

35 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: 0
Here:

0 per 1000 residents
State:

+29 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -107
Here -82 per 1000 residents
State +10 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Motley County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.24 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.5
State:

6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.7
State:

4.0

Year house built in Motley County, Texas
  • Year house built in Motley County, Texas
  • 102020 or later
  • 182010 to 2019
  • 372000 to 2009
  • 41990 to 1999
  • 281980 to 1989
  • 351970 to 1979
  • 1461960 to 1969
  • 1111950 to 1959
  • 771940 to 1949
  • 2391939 or earlier
Rooms in houses/apartments in Motley County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Motley County, Texas
  • Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Motley County, Texas
  • 01 room
  • 02 rooms
  • 03 rooms
  • 744 rooms
  • 1135 rooms
  • 936 rooms
  • 457 rooms
  • 258 rooms
  • 199+ rooms
Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Motley County, Texas
  • Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Motley County, Texas
  • 01 room
  • 02 rooms
  • 103 rooms
  • 314 rooms
  • 535 rooms
  • 06 rooms
  • 27 rooms
  • 108 rooms
  • 89+ rooms
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Motley County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Motley County, Texas
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Motley County, Texas
  • 0no bedroom
  • 141 bedroom
  • 1302 bedrooms
  • 1653 bedrooms
  • 394 bedrooms
  • 195+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Motley County, Texas
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Motley County, Texas
  • 0no bedroom
  • 131 bedroom
  • 592 bedrooms
  • 433 bedrooms
  • 04 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Cars and other vehicles available in Motley County, Texas in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Motley County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Motley County in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 8no vehicle
  • 551 vehicle
  • 1832 vehicles
  • 553 vehicles
  • 404 vehicles
  • 285+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Motley County in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Motley County in renter-occupied apartments
  • 4no vehicle
  • 481 vehicle
  • 512 vehicles
  • 63 vehicles
  • 64 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

92.9% of Motley County residents lived in the same house 1 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 10% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 100% lived in Texas.

Motley County:

92.9%
State average:

85.7%

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

  • This state: 994
  • Other state: 239
  • Northeast: 37
  • Midwest: 56
  • South: 45
  • West: 102
Year householders moved into unit in Motley County, TX
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Motley County
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos
  • 46.1%Electricity
  • 41.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.6%Utility gas
  • 4.6%Solar energy
  • 1.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments
  • 57.7%Electricity
  • 36.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.3%Utility gas

Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 0
Here:

0.0%
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

Motley County government finances - Expenditure in 2017:

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $55,000
    Libraries: $15,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $107,795,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000
  • Tax - Property: $763,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $44,953,000

Motley County government finances - Revenue in 2017:

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $55,000
    Libraries: $15,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $107,795,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000
  • Tax - Property: $763,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $44,953,000

Motley County government finances - Debt in 2017:

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $55,000
    Libraries: $15,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $107,795,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000
  • Tax - Property: $763,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $44,953,000

Motley County government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017:

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $55,000
    Libraries: $15,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $107,795,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000
  • Tax - Property: $763,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $44,953,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 32
  • Number of aged recipients: 10
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 22
  • Number of recipients under 18: 4
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 14
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 14
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 14
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 14
Most common first names in Motley County, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2976.5 years
James2378.1 years
William2079.2 years
Mary1484.9 years
Robert1073.2 years
Willie1079.5 years
Ethel979.7 years
Thomas880.8 years
Ruby880.5 years
Charles872.5 years
Most common last names in Motley County, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1876.3 years
Barton1579.5 years
Campbell1480.0 years
Martin1373.5 years
Cooper1379.1 years
Davis1275.9 years
Jones1072.0 years
Green981.7 years
Lawrence979.0 years
Jackson879.1 years

Motley County on our top lists:

  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000"