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Hutchinson County

Population in July 2008: 189. Population change since 2000: -6.9%
 

Males: 98  (52.2%)
Females: 91  (47.8%)

Median resident age:  39.8 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79078.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $42,123 (it was $28,672 in 2000)
Sanford:  $42,123
Texas:  $50,043

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $17,309

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $51,223 (it was $25,800 in 2000)
Sanford:  $51,223
Texas:  $126,800

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $61,393; Detached houses: $69,997; In 2-unit structures: $20,022; Mobile homes: $21,324

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Races in Sanford:

  • White Non-Hispanic (91.1%)
  • Hispanic (5.4%)
  • American Indian (3.0%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Sanford: 69.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (10.8%), German (8.4%), United States (7.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%), Dutch (1.5%), English (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 3028 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 1413 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Sanford

  • High school or higher: 70.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 7.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sanford town

  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 5.4%
  • Widowed: 4.3%
  • Divorced: 15.8%

9 residents are foreign born (4.4% Latin America).

This town:  4.4%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Sanford, Texas in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Sanford to the number of sex offenders is 63 to 1.

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

Sanford:  1.5% ($389)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (39.0 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (225.3 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (337.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Fritch, TX (2.4 miles ), Borger, TX (2.8 miles ), Stinnett, TX (3.1 miles ), Skellytown, TX (4.7 miles ), Morse, TX (5.0 miles) , Panhandle, TX (5.1 miles ), Dumas, TX (5.2 miles ), Canadian River Breaks, TX (5.2 miles ).

Latitude: 35.70 N, Longitude: 101.53 W

Area code: 806

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Population change in the 1990s: -9 (-4.2%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (13%)
  • Petroleum and coal products (13%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (9%)
  • Alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (18%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (13%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electricians (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Computer specialists (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (13%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other financial specialists (7%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)



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Sanford-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 124% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1992, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Sanford town center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/18/1982, a category 4 tornado 24.6 miles away from the town center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Sanford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 64% 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 72.4 miles away from Sanford 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 25.8 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 26.8 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 46.1 miles away from Sanford center
On 2/18/2006 at 05:49:41, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 14.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1996 at 06:43:46, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.4 miles away from Sanford 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 Sanford:
  • GOLDEN PLAINS COMM HOSP (about 8 miles; BORGER, TX)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; DUMAS, TX)
  • PAMPA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 35 miles; PAMPA, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sanford:
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 42 miles; AMARILLO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,876)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; FT enrollment: 2,578)
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 146 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; FT enrollment: 22,439)
  • EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 148 miles; PORTALES, NM; FT enrollment: 2,955)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 154 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 3,851)
  • SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 159 miles; WEATHERFORD, OK; FT enrollment: 4,360)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  72.0%
Whole state:  71.0%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  27.6%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  12.0%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sanford, TX



Sanford 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 above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Hutchinson County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (91%)
  • Electricity (9%)


Religion statistics for Sanford

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 84.60%
Here84.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Adherents62.1%8.7%8.4%7.1%2.7%
Congregations20.4%10.2%4.1%12.2%6.1%
NameAssemblies of GodChurch of the NazareneChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)LDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents1.9%1.6%1.3%1.2%5.0%
Congregations8.2%8.2%2.0%2.0%26.5%
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 1$2,080
Totals for Government 0$0 1$2,080



Sanford government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $9,000
    Fire Protection: $7,000
    Water Utilities: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Support: $22,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $31,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $13,000
  • Tax - Property: $6,000
    Total General Sales: $3,000
    Public Utilities: $1,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $9,000

7.26% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,118 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.26%
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  1.00% ($26,855 average AGI)
from Randall County, TX  0.53% ($36,425)
from Harris County, TX  0.26% ($74,800)


8.10% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,158 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.10%
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  1.35% ($30,240 average AGI)
to Randall County, TX  1.29% ($35,283)
to Gray County, TX  0.31% ($30,083)


Strongest AM radio stations in Sanford:
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KQTY (1490 AM; 1 kW; BORGER, TX; Owner: ZIA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTNZ (1010 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KPUR (1440 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGRO (1230 AM; 1 kW; PAMPA, TX; Owner: PAMPA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sanford:
  • KQFX (104.3 FM; BORGER, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KAVO (91.5 FM; BORGER, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KQTY-FM (106.7 FM; BORGER, TX; Owner: ZIA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KZRK-FM (107.9 FM; CANYON, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KGNC-FM (97.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KACV-FM (89.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMARILLO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KMXJ-FM (94.1 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KASV (88.7 FM; BORGER, TX; Owner: TOP O' TEXAS ED. BROADCASTING FNDN)
  • KXGL (100.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: FEUER/MCCORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KATP (101.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • K218BO (91.5 FM; BORGER, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KTOT (89.5 FM; SPEARMAN, TX; Owner: KANZA SOCIETY, INC.)
  • KQIZ-FM (93.1 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRDF-FM (98.3 FM; SPEARMAN, TX; Owner: SPEARHEAD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMML-FM (96.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Sanford:
  • KACV-TV (Channel 2; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMARILLO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KVII-TV (Channel 7; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: NVG-AMARILLO, LLC)
  • KCIT (Channel 14; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING OF AMARILLO LICENSE, INC.)
  • KAMR-TV (Channel 4; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF AMARILLO LICENSE, LLC)
  • KFDA-TV (Channel 10; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: PANHANDLE TELECASTING CO.)
  • KCPN-LP (Channel 33; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING OF AMARILLO LICENSE, INC.)
  • KTMO-LP (Channel 36; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: ADELANTE TELEVISION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)


Sanford fatal accident list:
Oct 4, 1998 10:30 AM, Fm1319, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • STATION, 1 Mi W Of, Structure height: 4.6 m, Overall height: 6.7 m, Call Sign: WNEV264
    Assigned Frequencies : 954.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/30/2008, Expiration Date: 05/13/2018
    Registrant: Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Sanford, TX 79078, Phone: (806) 865-3325, Fax: (806) 865-3314
  • SURGE TANK, Rm 687 3/4 Mi Wnw, Type: Tank, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 55.5 m, Call Sign: WPTJ600, Licensee ID: L00108081
    Assigned Frequencies : 953.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/16/2001, Expiration Date: 10/16/2011, Certifier: John Williams
    Registrant: Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, Sanford, TX 79078, Phone: (806) 865-3325, Fax: (806) 835-3314

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KA5VVQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00258678
    Grant Date: 03/28/2008, Expiration Date: 06/25/2018, Certifier: Shari D Robertson
    Registrant: Shari D Robertson, 110 W Davis, Sanford, TX 79078-0126
  • Call Sign: KB5LPM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00210249
    Grant Date: 02/25/2000, Expiration Date: 03/13/2010
    Registrant: Troy M Reno, 120 Davis, Sanford, TX 79078
  • Call Sign: KC5BOV, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 06/29/1993, Expiration Date: 06/29/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/30/2005
    Registrant: Thomas M Skaggs, Sanford, TX 79078
  • Call Sign: WB5TIH, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00212334
    Grant Date: 04/29/2005, Expiration Date: 04/29/2015
    Registrant: Oscar L Henson, Lot 34 Yantis Rd, Sanford, TX 79078
  • Call Sign: WD5DYR, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00212332
    Grant Date: 09/30/2004, Expiration Date: 10/20/2014, Certifier: Sylvia J Henson
    Registrant: Sylvia J Henson, Lot 34 Yantis Rd, Sanford, TX 79078


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: JONES RICHARD WAYNE B-8M (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 39337 , Serial Number: 5
    Registrant (Individual): Richard Wayne Jones, 208 Hoggott Pob 3, Sanford, TX 79078


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 6


Sanford on our top lists:
    • #71 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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