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McLennan County

Population in July 2007: 4,127.
Males: 2,099  (50.9%)
Females: 2,028  (49.1%)

Median resident age:  41.4 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Estimated median household income in 2011: $51,247 (it was $42,482 in 2000)
Axtell:

$51,247
Texas:

$49,392
Estimated per capita income in 2011: $23,099

Axtell CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2011: $115,064 (it was $68,400 in 2000)
Axtell:

$115,064
Texas:

$127,700
Mean prices in 2011: All housing units: $131,094; Detached houses: $157,255; Townhouses or other attached units: $81,499; Mobile homes: $69,924

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Axtell races chart
  • White alone - 3,474 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic - 225 (5.8%)
  • Black alone - 119 (3.1%)
  • Two or more races - 28 (0.7%)
  • American Indian alone - 21 (0.5%)
  • Asian alone - 5 (0.1%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Axtell: 132.4 (high, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 104.6 square miles.

Population density: 39 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Axtell:

  • High school or higher: 81.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Axtell CCD:

  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 65.2%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Texas:  16.1%



According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Axtell, Texas as of March 09, 2014.
The ratio of number of residents in Axtell to the number of sex offenders is 1,032 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Axtell CCD:  0.9% ($627)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
Axtell satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waco, TX (13.0 miles , pop. 113,726).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Arlington, TX (73.0 miles , pop. 332,969).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (79.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Leroy, TX (2.4 miles ), Hallsburg, TX (2.7 miles ), Elm Mott, TX (2.8 miles ), Lacy-Lakeview, TX (2.8 miles ), Bellmead, TX (2.9 miles ), Mount Calm, TX (3.0 miles ), Ross, TX (3.0 miles ), Prairie Hill, TX (3.2 miles ).

Latitude: 31.66 N, Longitude: 96.97 W

Area code: 254

Axtell household income distribution Axtell home values distribution

Unemployment in July 2013:
Here:

6.7%
Texas:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (15%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Educational services (20%)
  • Health care (13%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)

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Average climate in Axtell, Texas

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Tornado activity:

Axtell-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 182% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Axtell place center killed 114 people and injured 597 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/1973, a category F5 tornado 22.7 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Axtell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/31/2008 at 05:01:54, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 81.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in McLennan County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Storms: 5, Fires: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Wind: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Political contributions by individuals in Axtell, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Axtell:

  • Texas State Technical College Waco (about 7 miles; Waco, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,995)
  • Baylor University (about 12 miles; Waco, TX; FT enrollment: 13,993)
  • McLennan Community College (about 13 miles; Waco, TX; FT enrollment: 4,343)
  • Navarro College (about 41 miles; Corsicana, TX; FT enrollment: 4,283)
  • Temple College (about 47 miles; Temple, TX; FT enrollment: 2,250)
  • University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (about 51 miles; Belton, TX; FT enrollment: 2,379)
  • Central Texas College (about 62 miles; Killeen, TX; FT enrollment: 4,130)

Public high schools in Axtell:

Public elementary/middle schools in Axtell:

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Churches in Axtell include: Olive Branch Church (A), Bethlehem Church (B), Gerald Church (C), Saint Joseph Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Harper Cemetery (1), TK Cemetery (2), Saint Martins Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir (A), Oak Lake (B), Soil Conservation Service Site 19 Reservoir (C), Double Tanks (D), Gross Lake (E), Yowell Lake (F), Soil Conservation Service Site 14 Reservoir (G), Soil Conservation Service Site 29 Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sweat Creek (A), Wolf Creek (B), Williams Creek (C), Rice Creek (D), Wildcat Creek (E), Moose Creek (F), Little Tehuacana Creek (G), Salt Creek (H), Roberts Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
McLennan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 26.2. This is better than average.
City:

26.2
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2003 was 10.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.5
U.S.:

11.9
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.123. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.123
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.0572. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0572
U.S.:

2.4332
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.00. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.00
U.S.:

9.39
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 30.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

30.9
U.S.:

28.3

Drinking water stations with addresses in Axtell and their reported violations in the past:

AXTELL WSC (Population served: 1611, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-02-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-02-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-02-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-02-2005)

Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
Texas:  2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  75.2%
Whole state:  69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.5%
Whole state:  6.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.7%
Whole state:

15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.0%
Whole state:

6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Axtell, TX

52 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
2 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Axtell in 2000:

  • 46 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents
  • 6 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Axtell compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%) in 2000

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Electricity (59%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (38%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)

Presidential Elections Results

1996 2000 2004 2008 2012

1996 Presidential Elections Results

2000 Presidential Elections Results

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2012 Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Axtell (based on McLennan County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 60.51%
Here60.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAssemblies of God
Adherents49.6%17.7%13.5%3.3%2.5%
Congregations36.5%5.2%16.7%11.1%4.8%
NameLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents2.0%1.5%1.5%1.5%6.7%
Congregations2.0%2.0%1.2%2.4%18.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 22
This county:

0.97 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
McLennan County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 25
McLennan County:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 115
This county:

5.05 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 127
McLennan County:

5.57 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.1%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.3%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
McLennan County:

12.6%
State:

15.7%

6.41% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,898 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.41%
Texas average:

8.37%

0.12% of residents moved from foreign countries ($266 average AGI)
McLennan County:

0.12%
Texas average:

0.20%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bell County, TX  0.39% ($33,125 average AGI)
from Dallas County, TX  0.31% ($28,308)
from Tarrant County, TX  0.29% ($37,583)


6.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,789 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.60%
Texas average:

7.44%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($274 average AGI)
McLennan County:

0.05%
Texas average:

0.11%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Tarrant County, TX  0.45% ($33,793 average AGI)
to Dallas County, TX  0.43% ($33,143)
to Bell County, TX  0.41% ($28,466)

Strongest AM radio stations in Axtell:

  • KBBW (1010 AM; 10 kW; WACO-MARLIN, TX; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)
  • KRZI (1580 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KRZX (1660 AM; 10 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KWTX (1230 AM; 1 kW; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Axtell:

  • WACO-FM (99.9 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWTX-FM (97.5 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBCT (94.5 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: KENNELWOOD BCST/G COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBRQ (102.5 FM; HILLSBORO, TX; Owner: CHASE RADIO PROPERTIES, L.L.C.)
  • KBGO (95.7 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWBU-FM (103.3 FM; WACO, TX; Owner: BRAZOS VALLEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KDOS (107.9 FM; ROBINSON, TX; Owner: KICI-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KLRK (92.9 FM; MARLIN, TX; Owner: VAN D. GOODALL, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Axtell:

  • KWBU-TV (Channel 34; WACO, TX; Owner: BRAZOS VALLEY PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KCEN-TV (Channel 6; TEMPLE, TX; Owner: CHANNEL 6, INC.)
  • KXXV (Channel 25; WACO, TX; Owner: CENTEX TELEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKT (Channel 44; WACO, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF TEXAS LICENSE CORP.)
  • KWTX-TV (Channel 10; WACO, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KSEX-LP (Channel 57; DALLAS, TX; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1

    FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

    5
    • Robert J Tannor, 8.8 Miles Northeast Of Waco (Lat: 31.655833 Lon: -96.997222), Type: 80.2, Overall height: 79.2 m
      Registrant: 2147484118, Tpegues@swmicornet.Com, 3166 ONE MAIN PLACE
    • Lisa M Minney, 1469 Riley Road (Lat: 31.667833 Lon: -96.973833), Type: 103.6, Overall height: 97.5 m
      Registrant: 7244162000, , 375 SOUTHPOINTE BOULEVARD
    • CHRISTINE A VERRE, 1469 Riley Road (Lat: 31.667833 Lon: -96.973833), Type: 103.6, Overall height: 97.5 m
      Registrant: 7244162516, Monica.Gambino@crowncastle.Com, 2000 CORPORATE DRIVE
    • David L McCann, 1469 Riley Road (Lat: 31.667833 Lon: -96.973833), Type: 103.6, Overall height: 97.5 m
      Registrant: 7244162516, Monica.Gambino@crowncastle.Com, 2000 CORPORATE DRIVE
    • 8.8 Miles Northeast Of Waco (Lat: 31.655833 Lon: -96.997222), Type: 80.2, Overall height: 79.2 m
      Registrant: 2147484118, Tpegues@swmicornet.Com, 3166 ONE MAIN PLACE

    FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

    2
    • AXTELL, 2.7 Mi W. Of (Lat: 31.655694 Lon: -96.997194), Overall height: 80.2 m, Call Sign: WPE39
      Assigned Frequencies: 6182.40 MHz, 6212.00 MHz, 6241.70 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6345.50 MHz, 6271.40 MHz, 6301.00 MHz, 6404.80 MHz, 6226.90 MHz, 6241.70 MHz, 6360.30 MHz
      Grant Date: 01/20/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Certifier: Robert J Tannor
      Registrant: Westar Satellite Services LP, 777 Westar Lane, Cedar Hill, TX 75104, Phone: (972) 291-6000, Fax: (972) 291-6030, Email:
    • STATION, 1000' Nnw Of Inter Of Rtes 31 & 939 - 4.2 Miles Ne Of (Lat: 31.712083 Lon: -96.939139), Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WEH882
      Assigned Frequencies: 6805.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz
      Grant Date: 01/24/1991, Expiration Date: 01/24/1996
      Registrant: Phone: (806) 935-2141

    FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

    11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Axtell)

    FAA Registered Aircraft:

    2
    • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
      N-Number: 63274 , Serial Number: 15077222, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 08/27/1975
      Registrant (Individual): Harry E Pechacek, 1568 Retreat Center Rd, Axtell, TX 76624
    • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
      N-Number: 8839B , Serial Number: 36539, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 12/28/1957
      Registrant (Individual): George E Helm, 2303 Hurst Rd, Axtell, TX 76624


    2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

    • Fire: 26
    • Service Call: 10
    • Good Intent Call: 13

    Incident types - Axtell


    See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Axtell, TX
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