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Lipscomb County

Population in July 2008: 396. Population change since 2000: -3.9%
 

Males: 187  (47.3%)
Females: 209  (52.7%)

Median resident age:  41.9 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79034.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $41,267 (it was $29,583 in 2000)
Follett:  $41,267
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,001
Follett:  $22,001
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $76,398 (it was $41,600 in 2000)
Follett:  $76,398
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $76,429; Detached houses: $74,938; Mobile homes: $41,600

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Races in Follett:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.8%)
  • Hispanic (7.3%)
  • Other race (6.1%)
  • American Indian (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Follett: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.4%), English (18.2%), Irish (8.7%), United States (8.0%), Scotch-Irish (4.9%), French (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2637 feet

Land area: 0.97 square miles.

Population density: 409 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Follett

  • High school or higher: 79.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Follett city

  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 63.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

23 residents are foreign born (5.6% Latin America).

This city:  5.6%
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:

Follett:  1.5% ($639)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (128.1 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (160.0 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (315.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Darrouzett, TX (3.2 miles ), Northwest Ellis, OK (3.9 miles ), Lipscomb, TX (4.0 miles) , Shattuck, OK (4.3 miles ), Booker, TX (4.7 miles ), Higgins, TX (4.7 miles ), Gage, OK (4.8 miles ), Laverne, OK (4.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,200
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,200
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,200
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $90,000

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Latitude: 36.43 N, Longitude: 100.14 W

Area code: 806

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Population change in the 1990s: -26 (-5.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Mining (14%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Utilities (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (18%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (7%)
  • Social assistance (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (12%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Electricians (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (11%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Child care workers (8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7%)
  • Cashiers (7%)



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Follett-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1978, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.8 miles away from the Follett city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/22/1987, a category 3 tornado 10.1 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Follett-area historical earthquake activity is above Texas state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 31.1 miles away from Follett center
On 9/15/1995 at 00:31:33, a magnitude 4.1 (3.8 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1999 at 23:19:58, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 16.2 mi) earthquake occurred 39.2 miles away from Follett center
On 10/12/2008 at 12:08:15, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/27/2007 at 15:21:02, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.5 miles away from Follett center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Follett:
  • NEWMAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; SHATTUCK, OK)
  • BEAVER COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; BEAVER, OK)
  • WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; FORT SUPPLY, OK)

Political contributions by individuals in Follett, TX

Airports located in Follett:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Follett:
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 102 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; Full-time enrollment: 4,360)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 131 miles; AMARILLO, TX; FT enrollment: 4,876)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 142 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 155 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 156 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY-OKLAHOMA CITY (about 158 miles; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,164)
  • SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 160 miles; BETHANY, OK; FT enrollment: 2,002)
Public high school in Follett:
  • FOLLETT SCHOOL (Students: 158; Location: HWY 15 E IVANHOE; Grades: KG-12; Our rating: 55)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.9%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  0.6%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  17.3%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  8.3%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Follett, TX



Follett compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Follett (2009 data):
  • First State Bank of Canadian, National Association: Follett Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1913-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $143.2 mil, Deposits: $129.5 mil, headquarters in Canadian, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Olney Bancshares Of Texas, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Lipscomb County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Follett

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents40.5%28.5%10.8%5.9%14.3%
Congregations26.3%21.1%5.3%5.3%42.1%
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 1$1,950$23,4000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$93
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$111
Sewerage 1$3,682$44,1840$0
Water Supply 1$2,934$35,2080$0
Totals for Government 3$8,566$34,2646$204



11.24% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,053 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.24%
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 Ochiltree County, TX  1.49% ($69,000 average AGI)


11.07% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,676 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.07%
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 Ochiltree County, TX  1.40% ($35,429 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Follett:
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KSCB (1270 AM; 5 kW; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Follett:
  • K205CW (88.9 FM; FOLLETT, TX; Owner: FOLLETT COMMUNITY CHURCHES)
  • KWOX (101.1 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: OMNI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMZE (92.1 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: FM 92 BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KWFX (93.5 FM; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC)

TV broadcast stations around Follett:
  • K45AU (Channel 45; FOLLETT, TX; Owner: C L & O TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K49BB (Channel 49; FOLLETT, TX; Owner: C.L.& O.TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K51BC (Channel 51; FOLLETT, TX; Owner: C.L.& O.TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K53EE (Channel 53; FOLLETT, TX; Owner: C.L.& O. TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KOMI-LP (Channel 24; WOODWARD, OK; Owner: 101 TELEVISION)
  • K47BP (Channel 47; BOOKER, ETC., TX; Owner: C. L. & O. TRANSLATOR SYS INC.)
  • K23EC (Channel 23; CANADIAN, TX; Owner: C. L. & O. TRANSLATOR SYS., INC.)
  • K31CD (Channel 31; CANADIAN, ETC., TX; Owner: C. L. & O. TRANSLATOR SYS., INC.)
  • K33CQ (Channel 33; CANADIAN, ETC., TX; Owner: C. L. & O. TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K29BR (Channel 29; CANADIAN, ETC., TX; Owner: C. L. & O. TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K35CE (Channel 35; CANADIAN, ETC., TX; Owner: C. L. & O. TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K18BV (Channel 18; MAY, ETC., OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K20BR (Channel 20; GAGE, ETC., OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K22BR (Channel 22; MAY, ETC., OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR, INC.)
  • K16DX (Channel 16; GAGE, OK; Owner: SHAFER TRANSLATOR INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Follett)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 4 Mi S Of Jct 15 & 305, Call Sign: KNGR367, Licensee ID: L00011605
    Assigned Frequencies : 855.362 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/30/2002, Expiration Date: 10/26/2012
    Registrant: Exxon Communications Company, Gsc-Gw3-366b, Houston, TX 77210-4934, Phone: (713) 431-4134, Fax: (713) 431-6036, Email:
  • 3 Mi W, Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WNFD656
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.200 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/29/2004, Expiration Date: 03/04/2014, Certifier: Gary Ehler
    Registrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Pmb 165, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (832) 230-1809, Fax: (713) 831-6899, Email:
  • Office On Main St, Call Sign: KBX456, Licensee ID: L00148869
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.3000 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/26/2004, Expiration Date: 03/30/2014
    Registrant: Texas New Mexico Power Company, 4100 International Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109, Phone: (817) 731-0099

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, 4 Mi S Of Jct Of 15 And 305, Overall height: 109.4 m, Call Sign: WNTU201
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.193 MHz, 928.193 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/11/2008, Expiration Date: 01/31/2019, Certifier: J S Pittman
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: W5AQO, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 08/06/1994, Expiration Date: 08/06/2004, Cancelation Date: 08/08/2006
    Registrant: Noble L Brown, 601 S Yount St, Follett, TX 79034


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • Aircraft: AERO COMMANDER 100 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3890X , Serial Number: 195, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 12/26/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 66, Follett, TX 79034
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T210N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5527Y , Serial Number: 21064237, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 02/03/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Alvin G Born, Po Box 66, Follett, TX 79034
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A150K (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 773WS , Serial Number: A15000058, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 09/25/1969
    Registrant (Individual): Donovan P Bowers, Po Box 587, Follett, TX 79034
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1357E , Serial Number: 7AC-4918, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 12/20/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Kerry Hoover, Rt 1 Box 99, Follett, TX 79034
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/02/2009

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