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Clay County

Population in July 2008: 510. Population change since 2000: -1.4%
 

Males: 239  (47.0%)
Females: 271  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  41.6 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 76357.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $55,639 (it was $39,886 in 2000)
Byers:  $55,639
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,011
Byers:  $22,011
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $67,216 (it was $36,600 in 2000)
Byers:  $67,216
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $77,234; Detached houses: $80,175; Mobile homes: $10,156

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Races in Byers:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.0%)
  • American Indian (4.4%)
  • Hispanic (2.5%)
  • Other race (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Byers: 72.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (21.7%), German (13.5%), English (9.1%), United States (7.5%), Dutch (4.6%), French (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.98 square miles.

Population density: 521 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Byers

  • High school or higher: 78.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Byers city

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.4%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Byers:  1.6% ($574)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita Falls, TX (22.1 miles , pop. 104,197).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Tarrant, TX (101.0 miles , pop. 402,130).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (119.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Petrolia, TX (2.1 miles ), Hastings, OK (3.4 miles) , Sugden, OK (3.5 miles) , Waurika, OK (3.6 miles ), Ryan, OK (3.7 miles ), Temple, OK (3.8 miles ), Dean, TX (3.8 miles ), South Jefferson, OK (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 34.07 N, Longitude: 98.19 W

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Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+1.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
  • Machinery (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)



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Byers-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 230% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1964, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 16.8 miles away from the Byers city center killed 7 people and injured 111 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/10/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the city center killed 42 people and injured 1740 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.


Byers-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/1998 at 14:13:01, a magnitude 4.2 (3.9 MB, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 50.9 miles away from Byers center
On 1/18/1995 at 15:51:39, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 59.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/15/1990 at 11:44:41, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 LG, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 58.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/8/2002 at 16:07:13, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.5 miles away from Byers center
On 10/6/2006 at 22:13:16, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 32.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/1992 at 07:18:04, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.2 miles away from Byers center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Byers:
  • JEFFERSON COUNTRY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; WAURIKA, OK)
  • HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSPITAL OF WICHITA (about 20 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX)
  • IHS HOSPITAL AT WICHITA FALLS (about 20 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Byers, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Byers:
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,619)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 68 miles; GAINESVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 3,018)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 84 miles; DENTON, TX; FT enrollment: 21,673)
  • TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; DENTON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,746)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN CAMPUS (about 90 miles; NORMAN, OK; FT enrollment: 20,154)
  • GRAYSON COUNTY COLLEGE (about 96 miles; DENISON, TX; FT enrollment: 2,082)
Public high school in Byers:
  • BYERS SCHOOL (Students: 108; Location: HARRISON ST; Grades: KG-12; Our rating: 49)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.5%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  9.1%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.8%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Byers, TX



Byers 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 above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Byers (2009 data):
  • The First National Bank of Byers: The First National Bank Of Byers at Main Street, branch established on 1906-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $83.4 mil, Deposits: $73.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Byers Bancshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Byers

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Catholic Church
Adherents71.2%10.2%6.7%3.2%2.9%
Congregations40.0%20.0%13.3%3.3%3.3%
NameAssemblies of GodAmerican Baptist AssociationChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)National Association of Free Will BaptistsOther religions
Adherents1.7%1.7%1.4%0.7%0.4%
Congregations3.3%3.3%3.3%3.3%6.7%
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.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$1,205
Water Supply 2$3,543$21,2580$0
Totals for Government 2$3,543$21,2582$1,205



Byers government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $39,000
    Sewerage: $16,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $77,000
    Regular Highways: $20,000
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000
    Sewerage: $10,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $108,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $86,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $22,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $13,000
    Interest Earnings: $11,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $325,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $104,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $16,000
  • Tax - Property: $27,000
    Total General Sales: $11,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $43,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000

8.15% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,129 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.15%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Wichita County, TX  3.77% ($36,571 average AGI)
from Montague County, TX  0.48% ($32,000)


10.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,460 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.23%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Wichita County, TX  4.68% ($46,438 average AGI)
to Archer County, TX  0.47% ($38,333)
to Montague County, TX  0.39% ($23,600)


Strongest AM radio stations in Byers:
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Byers:
  • KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KWFS-FM (102.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLUR (99.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KQXC-FM (103.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBZS (106.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMOC (89.5 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KTEO (90.5 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRNB (105.7 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KDKR (91.3 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KYYI (104.7 FM; BURKBURNETT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Byers:
  • KFDX-TV (Channel 3; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF WICHITA FALLS, L.L.C.)
  • KAUZ-TV (Channel 6; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF WICHITA FALLS, LLC)
  • KSWO-TV (Channel 7; LAWTON, OK; Owner: KSWO TELEVISION COMPANY, INC.)
  • KJTL (Channel 18; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K24AD (Channel 24; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K47DK (Channel 47; GRANDFIELD, OK; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K20DN (Channel 20; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY NETWORK TV, INC.)
  • K26DL (Channel 26; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • KJBO-LP (Channel 35; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)


Byers fatal accident list:
Aug 30, 1978 08:00 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Arthur Patrick, 15245 State Highway 79, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m
    Registrant: Lawton Communications, 6210 Nw Oak Ave, Lawton, OK 73505, Phone: (580) 536-2242, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Hwy 171 4 Mi Nw, Call Sign: KNCS493
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.915 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/22/1997, Expiration Date: 04/03/2002, Cancelation Date: 06/09/2002
    Registrant: Superior Ag Air Inc, Rt 1, Byers, TX 76357, Phone: (817) 529-6419

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • PETROLIA, 15245 State Highway 79, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQJL742, Licensee ID: L00179895
    Assigned Frequencies : 6063.80 MHz, 5974.85 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/27/2008, Expiration Date: 10/27/2018, Certifier: Dale Mcwhorter
    Registrant: Choice Wireless, Lc, 1501 Midwestern Pkwy, Ste 105b, Wichita Falls, TX 76302, Phone: (940) 541-2626, Fax: (940) 264-2161, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Byers)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-25 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6458Z , Serial Number: 25-657, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 11/15/1961
    Registrant (Partnership): Flying Service Hager, Rt 1, Byers, TX 76357


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 5

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