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Mobeetie: A THUNDERSTORM approaches above State Highway 152. Mobeetie: THE STONE JAIL at the original town site, now a museum, was once the home of Texas Ranger Captain George W. Arrington, who was elected county sheriff in 1882. Mobeetie: HISTORICAL BUILDINGS in Old Mobeetie, now a well-maintained park. A parking lot hosts a part-time population of RVs in the warmer months. Mobeetie: OLD MOBEETIE, the original townsite, began to decline when the post office and most of the town’s businesses moved two miles north in 1929 to meet the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway.
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Wheeler County

Population in July 2008: 100. Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 

Males: 50  (50.5%)
Females: 50  (49.5%)

Median resident age:  41.1 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip code: 79061


Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,695 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Mobeetie:  $49,695
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,655
Mobeetie:  $21,655
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $42,423 (it was $23,100 in 2000)
Mobeetie:  $42,423
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $66,045; Detached houses: $83,333; Mobile homes: $12,955

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Races in Mobeetie:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.5%)
  • Hispanic (6.5%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Mobeetie: 68.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.5%), German (12.1%), Irish (7.5%), English (6.5%), Polish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 2612 feet

Land area: 0.61 square miles.

Population density: 164 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Mobeetie

  • High school or higher: 75.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Mobeetie city

  • Never married: 11.4%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.5%
  • Divorced: 16.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in May 2009.

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

Mobeetie:  1.4% ($325)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (82.6 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (163.6 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (281.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Wheeler, TX (3.4 miles ), Miami, TX (4.0 miles ), Lefors, TX (4.6 miles ), McLean, TX (4.8 miles ), Shamrock, TX (4.9 miles ), Canadian, TX (5.1 miles ), Pampa, TX (5.4 miles ), Reydon, OK (5.5 miles) .

Latitude: 35.53 N, Longitude: 100.44 W

Area code: 806

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Population change in the 1990s: -45 (-29.6%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Mining (19%)
  • Truck transportation (19%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (15%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Drugs and druggists' sundries, and chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (27%)
  • Public administration (21%)
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Printing and related support activities (6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (22%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (7%)
  • Extraction workers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cooks and food preparation workers (18%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6%)



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Average climate in Mobeetie, Texas

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Mobeetie-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 166% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1995, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.5 miles away from the Mobeetie city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/8/1995, a category 4 tornado 12.6 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Mobeetie-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 81% 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 68.3 miles away from Mobeetie 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 22.3 miles away from the city center
On 12/16/2000 at 22:08:54, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.2 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 78.1 miles away from Mobeetie center
On 2/18/2006 at 05:49:41, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.8 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 39.5 miles away from Mobeetie 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 Mobeetie:
  • PARKVIEW HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; WHEELER, TX)
  • PARKVIEW HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; WHEELER, TX)
  • SHAMROCK GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; SHAMROCK, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Mobeetie, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Mobeetie:
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 85 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,876)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 92 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 98 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)
  • CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 128 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 129 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; FT enrollment: 2,578)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 155 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; FT enrollment: 22,439)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 159 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; FT enrollment: 4,619)

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

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.4%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  2.1%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.9%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.9%
Whole state:  6.7%


Mobeetie compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Mobeetie (2009 data):
  • First State Bank of Mobeetie: First State Bank Of Mobeetie at Main Street, branch established on 1906-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $84.2 mil, Deposits: $79.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 2 total offices



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2004 Presidential Election results in Wheeler County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (95%)
  • Electricity (5%)


Religion statistics for Mobeetie

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 75.25%
Here75.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAmerican Baptist AssociationOther
Adherents53.1%25.3%11.7%3.1%6.8%
Congregations27.3%22.7%13.6%4.5%31.8%
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



9.29% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,803 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.29%
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  0.77% ($32,231 average AGI)
from Randall County, TX  0.59% ($34,000)


8.09% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,889 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.09%
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 Gray County, TX  1.20% ($25,850 average AGI)
to Randall County, TX  0.96% ($30,625)
to Beckham County, OK  0.78% ($43,000)


Strongest AM radio stations in Mobeetie:
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGRO (1230 AM; 1 kW; PAMPA, TX; Owner: PAMPA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KTNZ (1010 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • 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)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mobeetie:
  • KPDR (90.5 FM; WHEELER, TX; Owner: TOP O' TEXAS ED B/CASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KBKH (92.9 FM; SHAMROCK, TX; Owner: TERRY KEITH HAMMOND)

TV broadcast stations around Mobeetie:
  • K43ED (Channel 43; NEW MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYSTEM,INC)
  • K45DY (Channel 45; NEW MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYS. INC.)
  • K47GM (Channel 47; NEW MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYSTEM, INC.)
  • K39AN (Channel 39; MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYSTEM,INC)
  • K41BW (Channel 41; MOBEETIE, TX; Owner: WHEELER COUNTY TRANSLATOR SYSTEM,INC)
  • KWET (Channel 12; CHEYENNE, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Leslie N Nixon, Mobeetie Site, Type: Tower, Structure height: 101.1 m, Overall height: 101.1 m, , Licensee ID: L00759842
    Registrant: Global Tower, LLC, 1801 Clint Moore Road, Suite 110, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-0320, Email:
  • RICKY PFEIL, 0.35 Miles West And 0.1 Miles North Of Hwy 152 And Wheeler-Gray County Line., Type: Tower, Structure height: 151.2 m, Overall height: 151.2 m, , Licensee ID: L01338227
    Registrant: Top O\' Texas Educational Broadcasting Foundation, Amarillo, TX 79114, Phone: (359) 885-5806, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 6.5 Mi S, Call Sign: KGD948
    Assigned Frequencies : 463.650 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/12/1997, Expiration Date: 08/17/2002, Cancelation Date: 12/22/2002
    Registrant: Hogan Sr, Robert:hogan Jr, Robert Dba Robco Construction, Rr 1, Mobeetie, TX 79061-9801, Phone: (806) 826-3365
  • 5 Mi Ne, Structure height: 14 m, Call Sign: WNRT639, Licensee ID: L00005375
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.9000 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/30/2004, Expiration Date: 03/28/2015
    Registrant: Anr Pipeline Company, 5250 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, Phone: (248) 205-4572, Fax: (248) 205-4672, Email:
  • Lat: 35.535833 Lon: -100.439444, Call Sign: WQEK858
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.955 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/23/2006, Expiration Date: 02/23/2016, Certifier: Curt Duncan
    Registrant: Hawkins Communications, Inc., Pampa, TX 79006, Phone: (806) 669-3307, Fax: (806) 669-3308, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • MOBEETIE ELEM TX, 5th & Wheeler, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WPOS615
    Assigned Frequencies : 23125.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/18/1999, Expiration Date: 03/18/2009
    Registrant: Phone: (603) 362-5977

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: K5BLB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01110196
    Grant Date: 04/06/2006, Expiration Date: 04/12/2016
    Registrant: Sidney W Mahan, 200 E. 3rd, Mobeetie, TX 79061
  • Call Sign: KD5JTF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00224786
    Grant Date: 04/05/2000, Expiration Date: 04/05/2010, Certifier: Collin E Mccurley
    Registrant: Collin E Mccurley, Mobeetie, TX 79061


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2


Mobeetie on our top lists:
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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