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Collingsworth County

Population in July 2009: 113. Population change since 2000: -1.7%
 

Males: 61  (54.8%)
Females: 52  (45.2%)

Median resident age:  45.9 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip code: 79230


Estimated median household income in 2009: $14,518 (it was $15,625 in 2000)
Dodson:

$14,518
Texas:

$48,259
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $13,803

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $19,150 (it was $10,800 in 2000)
Dodson:

$19,150
Texas:

$125,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $46,792; Detached houses: $46,792

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  • White alone - 47 (51.1%)
  • Hispanic - 39 (42.4%)
  • American alone - 6 (6.5%)

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Dodson: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (17.4%), United States (8.7%), German (7.0%), English (3.5%), Dutch (2.6%), Scotch-Irish (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1789 feet

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 186 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Dodson:

  • High school or higher: 53.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dodson town:

  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 66.7%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

5 residents are foreign born (4.3% Latin America).

This town:  4.3%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,500 (2.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $161 (1.3%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lawton, OK (91.8 miles , pop. 92,757).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (149.1 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (230.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Hollis, OK (2.8 miles ), Wellington, TX (3.5 miles ), North River, TX (3.9 miles) , Gould, OK (3.9 miles ), Quail, TX (4.8 miles) , Samnorwood, TX (5.0 miles) , Childress, TX (5.1 miles ), East Duke, OK (5.2 miles ).

Latitude: 34.77 N, Longitude: 100.02 W

Area code: 806

Dodson household income distribution Dodson home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.2%
Texas:

8.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+2.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (50%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (43%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (40%)
  • Accommodation and food services (40%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (19%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Religious workers (8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Cashiers (21%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (14%)
  • Legal support workers (14%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (14%)
  • Special education teachers (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)


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Tornado activity:

Dodson-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 176% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/25/1955, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the Dodson town center killed 2 people and injured 18 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/17/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.5 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dodson-area historical earthquake activity is above Texas state average. It is 90% 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 91.2 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, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from Dodson center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/1997 at 09:08:55, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 34.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/2007 at 13:54:21, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 2.7 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 19.0 miles away from Dodson center
On 11/23/1996 at 10:54:18, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 33.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Collingsworth County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Fires: 2, Flood: 1, Wind: 1, Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Dodson:

  • HARMON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, about 8 miles away; HOLLIS, OK)
  • COLLINGSWORTH GENERAL HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; WELLINGTON, TX)
  • CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; CHILDRESS, TX)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dodson:

  • Cameron University (about 92 miles; Lawton, OK; Full-time enrollment: 3,904)
  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University (about 92 miles; Weatherford, OK; FT enrollment: 4,054)
  • Midwestern State University (about 106 miles; Wichita Falls, TX; FT enrollment: 4,383)
  • Amarillo College (about 108 miles; Amarillo, TX; FT enrollment: 3,610)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 109 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 5,251)
  • Texas Tech University (about 134 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 25,860)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 135 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 2,626)

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 53.3%
(36.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 82.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 83.3% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.2 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.0%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dodson, TX


Dodson compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Wood (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Collingsworth County Texas:


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Religion statistics for Dodson:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 90.21%
Here90.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents60.3%16.5%11.0%7.6%4.6%
Congregations28.6%7.1%28.6%14.3%21.4%
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: 1
Collingsworth County:

3.37 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Collingsworth County:

10.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

13.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.7%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Collingsworth County:

26.9%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.0%
State:

15.7%

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
Water Supply 0$0 1$306
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$434
Totals for Government 0$0 2$740


7.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,324 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.75%
Texas average:

8.37%

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



8.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,375 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.32%
Texas average:

7.44%

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


Strongest AM radio stations in Dodson:

  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • 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.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dodson:

  • KTIJ (98.5 FM; ELK CITY, OK; Owner: FUCHS RADIO, LLC)
  • KQTZ (105.9 FM; HOBART, OK; Owner: ALTUS RADIO, INC.)
  • KCTX-FM (96.1 FM; CHILDRESS, TX; Owner: KENNETH PAUL HARRIS, SR.)
  • KEYB (107.9 FM; ALTUS, OK; Owner: ALTUS FM, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dodson:

  • K27BZ (Channel 27; WELLINGTON, ETC., TX; Owner: GREENBELT TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM INC)
  • K53AV (Channel 53; HOLLIS, ETC., OK; Owner: SOUTHWEST TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)
  • K29BH (Channel 29; WELLINGTON, ETC., TX; Owner: GREENBELT TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC)
  • K31BZ (Channel 31; WELLINGTON, ETC., TX; Owner: GREENBELT TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K33CF (Channel 33; WELLINGTON, ETC., TX; Owner: GREENBELT TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K51CV (Channel 51; GOULD, OK; Owner: SOUTHWEST TV TRANSLATOR SYSTEM)



FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: V35A (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 234DH , Serial Number: D-8966, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 03/25/1969
    Registrant (Individual): Lynn Gray, Po Box 433, Dodson, TX 79230

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