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Lefors: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The other two churches in Lefors are the Church of Christ and the Methodist Church. Lefors: PIRATES BASEBALL FIELD along East 2nd Street. Lefors: ENTERING LEFORS. The small town is situated along the North Fork of the Red River and State Highway 273, twelve miles southeast of Pampa in central Gray County. Lefors: RESIDENTIAL STREETS. A recent retiree walking her dog said she had happily given up a large city for Lefor’s rural quiet and beauty.
Lefors: CENTRAL LEFORS on East 2nd Street. Named for Perry LeFors, an area ranch foreman who had arrived in 1878, the town began as a log cabin which served as a stagecoach stop. Lefors: HOMEMADE QUILTS grace the windows of an abandoned gas station. Lefors: LEFORS CITY HALL. Lefors was elected the first county seat when Gray County was organized in 1902, and was incorporated as a town in 1931. The county seat later moved to Pampa. Lefors: DOWNTOWN LEFORS consists mostly of Taylor Mart, which offers gas and groceries for about 600 residents.
Lefors: A SKULL AND CROSSBONES is prominent on the historic and well-maintained Lefors High School, home of the Pirates. Lefors: A COMMERCIAL BUILDING along East 2nd Street appears well-maintained but has no business signs posted. Lefors: PETROLEUM PROCESSING PLANT typical of many that dot the surrounding area. Many exist only to move oil through a network of underground pipes. Lefors: A CROW'S NEST for the Pirates.
Lefors: CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE at East 1st & North Gray Streets. Lefors: NO TRESPASSING at this humble home. Lefors: LEFORS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT on North Main Street. Lefors also has two civic clubs--the Lions Club and the Arts & Civic Club Lefors: THE MUNICIPAL WATER TOWER is visible from most points in Lefors
Lefors: A HISTORICAL MARKER beside FM2375 just west of the city limits celebrates an oasis that served Native Americans and U.S. military forces.
 

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Gray County

Population in July 2008: 563. Population change since 2000: +0.7%
 

Males: 263  (46.9%)
Females: 300  (53.1%)

Median resident age:  38.2 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79054.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $40,402 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Lefors:  $40,402
Texas:  $50,043

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $18,666

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $43,679 (it was $22,000 in 2000)
Lefors:  $43,679
Texas:  $126,800

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $49,105; Detached houses: $49,169; Mobile homes: $19,833

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Races in Lefors:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.4%)
  • Hispanic (5.2%)
  • Other race (1.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Lefors: 70.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (20.9%), German (15.6%), United States (12.7%), English (8.1%), Dutch (5.7%), Welsh (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 1427 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lefors

  • High school or higher: 74.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lefors town

  • Never married: 10.8%
  • Now married: 60.2%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 14.4%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.4%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Lefors, Texas in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Lefors to the number of sex offenders is 563 to 1.

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

Lefors:  1.4% ($315)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (61.1 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (184.2 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (293.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Pampa, TX (3.4 miles ), McLean, TX (4.3 miles ), Miami, TX (4.5 miles ), White Deer, TX (4.6 miles ), Mobeetie, TX (4.6 miles) , Skellytown, TX (4.8 miles ), Groom, TX (4.9 miles ), Howardwick, TX (5.4 miles ).

Latitude: 35.44 N, Longitude: 100.80 W

Area code: 806

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Population change in the 1990s: -86 (-13.3%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (21%)
  • Public administration (14%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Chemicals (5%)
  • Educational services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (22%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (12%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)



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Lefors-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 161% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1995, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Lefors town center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/17/1970, a category 4 tornado 11.9 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 13 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Lefors-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 75% 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 73.7 miles away from Lefors center
On 12/16/2000 at 22:08:54, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/17/2000 at 01:08:05, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 57.0 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) earthquake occurred 23.2 miles away from Lefors center
On 2/18/2006 at 05:49:41, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/24/2003 at 15:02:09, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.1 miles away from Lefors center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Lefors:
  • PAMPA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; PAMPA, TX)
  • SHAMROCK GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; SHAMROCK, TX)
  • PARKVIEW HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; WHEELER, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Lefors, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lefors:
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 64 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,876)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 112 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; FT enrollment: 2,578)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 118 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 140 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; FT enrollment: 22,439)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 144 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 157 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 3,851)
Public high school in Lefors:
  • LEFORS SCHOOL (Students: 158; Location: 209 E 5TH ST; Grades: PK-12; Our rating: 39)
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Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.7%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.2%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  9.9%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  6.4%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lefors, TX



Lefors compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Gray County Texas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (90%)
  • Electricity (10%)


Religion statistics for Lefors

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 82.54%
Here82.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents60.6%8.9%7.8%7.5%3.8%
Congregations24.4%2.4%9.8%19.5%2.4%
NameEpiscopal ChurchSalvation ArmyAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Other
Adherents1.8%1.7%1.7%1.3%4.9%
Congregations2.4%2.4%9.8%2.4%24.4%
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.


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$2,013$24,1560$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$221
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$886
Police Protection - Officers 1$1,634$19,6080$0
Sewerage 1$3,082$36,9840$0
Water Supply 1$1,727$20,7241$996
Totals for Government 4$8,456$25,3683$2,103



8.20% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,640 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.20%
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 Potter County, TX  0.67% ($28,213 average AGI)
from Randall County, TX  0.65% ($35,067)
from Hutchinson County, TX  0.34% ($30,083)


7.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,659 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.23%
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 Potter County, TX  0.97% ($56,433 average AGI)
to Randall County, TX  0.96% ($31,182)
to Hutchinson County, TX  0.28% ($32,526)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lefors:
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KGRO (1230 AM; 1 kW; PAMPA, TX; Owner: PAMPA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KTNZ (1010 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • KPUR (1440 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lefors:
  • K215BU (90.9 FM; PAMPA, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KOMX (100.3 FM; PAMPA, TX; Owner: PAMPA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KAXH (90.9 FM; PAMPA, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KEFH (99.3 FM; CLARENDON, TX; Owner: ROHO BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KQFX (104.3 FM; BORGER, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KTOT (89.5 FM; SPEARMAN, TX; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC.)
  • KPDR (90.5 FM; WHEELER, TX; Owner: TOP O' TEXAS ED B/CASTING FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Lefors:
  • K47GM (Channel 47; NEW MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K43ED (Channel 43; NEW MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYSTEM,INC)
  • K45DY (Channel 45; NEW MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYS. INC.)
  • K39AN (Channel 39; MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYSTEM,INC)
  • K41BW (Channel 41; MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYSTEM,INC)


Lefors fatal accident list:
Jan 4, 1998 01:40 AM, Fourthst, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • 3 Mi E Tx 237 1/2 N, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Overall height: 91 m
    Registrant: Bradley, James Dba , Rt 2 Box 36, Pampa, TX 79065, Phone: (806) 665-7128

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 5
  • 301 E Thut St, Call Sign: KFG526, Licensee ID: L00100395
    Assigned Frequencies : 37.9000 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/14/1998, Expiration Date: 02/03/2003, Cancelation Date: 05/11/2003
    Registrant: County Of Gray, Courthouse, Pampa, TX 79065
  • East Annex, Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPMX520
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.560 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/12/1999, Expiration Date: 03/12/2004, Cancelation Date: 05/16/2004, Certifier: Ricky Gilbert
    Registrant: Mcdermott, Will & Emery, 600 13th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 756-8282, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:
  • 3 Mi Ene, Structure height: 40 m, Call Sign: KDI501
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.560 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/03/2001, Expiration Date: 10/21/2011, Certifier: James R Boyd
    Registrant: Eagle Rock Field Services, L.P., 14950 Heathrow Forest Parkway, Ste. 111, Houston, TX 77032, Phone: (832) 327-8000, Fax: (832) 327-8009, Email:
  • 1.6 Km Nne, Type: Tower, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: KNNT960
    Assigned Frequencies : 457.675 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/24/2001, Expiration Date: 05/01/2011, Cancelation Date: 04/09/2008, Certifier: Gary Ehler
    Registrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (281) 580-2101, Fax: (713) 831-6899, Email:
  • Cabin Creek, Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQDT532
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.560 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/26/2005, Expiration Date: 10/26/2015, Certifier: James R Boyd
    Registrant: Eagle Rock Field Services, L.P., 14950 Heathrow Forest Parkway, Ste. 111, Houston, TX 77032, Phone: (832) 327-8000, Fax: (832) 327-8009, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • 1 Mi S Of Sh 273 7 Mi E Of, Overall height: 58.8 m, Call Sign: WPNC491
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.343 MHz, 928.343 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/01/2002, Expiration Date: 05/01/2012, 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:
  • 2.5 Mi E On Hwy 273 1 Mi On Fm 1321, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WPNI607
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.831 MHz, 928.831 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/15/2002, Expiration Date: 11/17/2012, Certifier: Joan A Schnepp
    Registrant: Eagle Rock Field Services, L.P., 14950 Heathrow Forest Parkway, Ste 111, Houston, TX 77032, Phone: (832) 327-8000, Fax: (832) 327-8009, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KA5WZK, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 06/21/1995, Expiration Date: 06/21/2005, Cancelation Date: 06/22/2007
    Registrant: Maudie E Alexander, Lefors, TX 79054-0326
  • Call Sign: KE5BXY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00888500
    Grant Date: 07/06/2004, Expiration Date: 07/06/2014, Certifier: Bobby R Pearce
    Registrant: Bobby R Pearce, Lefors, TX 79054



Lefors on our top lists:
    • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Bush (Republican) in the 2004 Presidential Election"

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