Windthorst, Texas

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Population in July 2008: 448. Population change since 2000: +1.8%

Males: 236	(52.7%)
Females: 212	(47.3%)

Median resident age:	32.4 years
Texas median age:	32.3 years

Zip codes: 76389.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $52,601 (it was $37,708 in 2000)

Windthorst:	$52,601
Texas:	$47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,773

Windthorst:	$21,773
Texas:	$23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $129,840 (it was $70,700 in 2000)

Windthorst:	$129,840
Texas:	$120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $123,664; Detached houses: $128,833; Mobile homes: $29,643

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Races in Windthorst:

White Non-Hispanic (74.8%)
Hispanic (23.4%)
Other race (14.1%)
American Indian (1.8%)
Two or more races (1.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Windthorst: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (45.2%), Irish (6.4%), English (2.7%), United States (1.8%), Swedish (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1079 feet

Land area: 2.50 square miles.

Population density: 179 people per square mile

(very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Windthorst

High school or higher: 69.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Unemployed: 0.0%
Mean travel time to work: 16.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Windthorst town

Never married: 16.1%
Now married: 71.4%
Separated: 0.0%
Widowed: 5.9%
Divorced: 6.5%

75 residents are foreign born (17.0% Latin America).

This town:	17.0%
Texas:	13.9%

According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Windthorst, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Windthorst to the number of sex offenders is 448 to 1.

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

Windthorst:	1.4% ($983)
Texas:	1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita Falls, TX (22.7 miles , pop. 104,197).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (86.2 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (109.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Scotland, TX (2.2 miles ), Archer City, TX (3.3 miles ), Bellevue-Joy, TX (4.2 miles ), Jean-Loving, TX (4.2 miles ), Lakeside City, TX (4.3 miles ), Jolly, TX (4.6 miles) , Henrietta, TX (4.7 miles ), Holliday, TX (4.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 1 building, cost: $80,700
1997: 0 buildings
1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $62,500
1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $103,100
2000: 0 buildings
2001: 0 buildings
2002: 0 buildings
2003: 0 buildings
2004: 0 buildings
2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $148,500
2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $159,000
2007: 0 buildings
2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 33.58 N, Longitude: 98.44 W

Area code: 940

Windthorst household income distribution

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Population change in the 1990s: +73 (+19.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (30%)
Construction (12%)
Public administration (9%)
Educational services (8%)
Truck transportation (5%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
Nonmetallic mineral products (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Educational services (24%)
Health care (18%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
Food (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Agricultural workers including supervisors (15%)
Farmers and farm managers (9%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
Electricians (5%)
Top executives (5%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Secretaries and administrative assistants (19%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
Cashiers (8%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Top executives (4%)

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Average climate in Windthorst, Texas

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Windthorst-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 170% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1964, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 22.7 miles away from the Windthorst town center killed 7 people and injured 111 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/10/1979, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.9 miles away from the town center killed 42 people and injured 1740 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Windthorst-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 93% 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 83.4 miles away from Windthorst center
On 1/18/1995 at 15:51:39, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/15/1990 at 11:44:41, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 LG, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 95.2 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) earthquake occurred 79.8 miles away from Windthorst center
On 10/6/2006 at 22:13:16, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/1992 at 07:18:04, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.5 miles away from Windthorst center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Birthplace of: Heather Schreiber - WNBA player (Los Angeles Sparks, born: Jan 7, 1983).

Hospitals/medical centers near Windthorst:

CLAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; HENRIETTA, TX)
KELL WEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC (about 20 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX)
NORTH TEXAS STATE HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Windthorst, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Windthorst:

MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,619)
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 76 miles; GAINESVILLE, TX; FT enrollment: 3,018)
CAMERON UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; LAWTON, OK; FT enrollment: 3,529)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 79 miles; DENTON, TX; FT enrollment: 21,673)
TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY (about 81 miles; DENTON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,746)
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 86 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 15,454)
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 87 miles; FT WORTH, TX; FT enrollment: 7,032)

Public high school in Windthorst:

WINDTHORST High School (Students: 217; Location: 100 ST MARYS DR; Grades: 7-12; Our rating: 77)

Public elementary/middle school in Windthorst:

WINDTHORST Elementary (Students: 293; Location: 100 ST MARYS DR; Grades: EE-6; Our rating: 83)

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Cemetery: Saint Mary Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This town:	2.9 people
Texas:	2.7 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	77.3%
Whole state:	71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	1.9%
Whole state:	4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	8.0%
Whole state:	15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	1.6%
Whole state:	6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Windthorst, TX

Windthorst compared to Texas 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 below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
House age below state average.

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Banks with branches in Windthorst (2009 data):

State National Bank of Texas: Windthorst Branch at U.S. Highway 281 And St. Mary's Street, branch established on 1986-02-03. Info updated 2007-05-08: Bank assets: $184.5 mil, Deposits: $167.0 mil, headquarters in Iowa Park, TX, positive income, 7 total offices, Holding Company: North Central Texas Bancshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School

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2004 Presidential Election results in Archer County Texas:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Electricity (54%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (42%) Wood (3%) No fuel used (1%)

Religion statistics for Windthorst

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	Churches of Christ	Other religions
Adherents	62.4%	21.6%	7.9%	4.1%	4.0%
Congregations	40.0%	15.0%	15.0%	15.0%	15.0%

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
Other Government Administration	0	$0		2	$575
Sewerage	1	$2,826	$33,912	0	$0
Totals for Government	1	$2,826	$33,912	2	$575

10.45% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,064 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	10.45%
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 Wichita County, TX	5.03% ($39,368 average AGI)
from Clay County, TX	0.63% ($38,333)
from Young County, TX	0.63% ($29,611)

10.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,508 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	10.63%
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 Wichita County, TX	5.93% ($29,724 average AGI)
to Montague County, TX	0.42% ($33,000)
to Young County, TX	0.42% ($26,583)

Strongest AM radio stations in Windthorst:

KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
KWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
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.)
KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
KHVN (970 AM; 10 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Windthorst:

KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
KWFS-FM (102.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
KBZS (106.3 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
KQXC-FM (103.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
KLUR (99.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
KTEO (90.5 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY)
KMOC (89.5 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN SERVICE FOUNDATION, INC.)
KRNB (105.7 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KDKR (91.3 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
KHCK-FM (99.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: KHCK-FM LICENSE CORP.)
KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
KNIN-FM (92.9 FM; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
KYYI (104.7 FM; BURKBURNETT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Windthorst:

KFDX-TV (Channel 3; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF WICHITA FALLS, L.L.C.)
KAUZ-TV (Channel 6; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF WICHITA FALLS, LLC)
K24AD (Channel 24; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
K26DL (Channel 26; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
KJBO-LP (Channel 35; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
K22FE (Channel 22; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY CO.)
K20DN (Channel 20; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY NETWORK TV, INC.)
K30DJ (Channel 30; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAMILY NETWORK, INC.)

Windthorst fatal accident list:
Jun 29, 2005 06:47 AM, Us-281, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 12, 2001 03:43 AM, Us-281, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Feb 28, 1998 02:35 AM, Sr-25, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Sep 6, 1994 09:40 AM, 281, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 7, 1992 09:00 AM, Fm174, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jan 16, 1989 01:20 AM, 25, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2

Edward G Roach, 22922 Us Hwy 281, Type: Tower, Structure height: 92.9 m, Overall height: 92.9 m
Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
Clay County 9.8 Miles East South East, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Overall height: 97 m, , Licensee ID: L00044741
Registrant: State Of Dba Texas, Fleet Operations, Austin, TX 78773-0254, Phone: (512) 424-2049

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3

9.8 Mi Ese, Call Sign: KQT889, Licensee ID: L00014260
Assigned Frequencies : 159.270 MHz
Grant Date: 04/17/2002, Expiration Date: 07/15/2012
Registrant: State Of Texas, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744, Phone: (512) 389-4965
Near School Nr Hwy 281 & 175, Call Sign: KYF263, Licensee ID: L00085848
Assigned Frequencies : 155.595 MHz
Grant Date: 11/04/2000, Expiration Date: 12/19/2005, Cancelation Date: 02/18/2006
Registrant: County Of Archer, Box 458, Archer City, TX 76351, Phone: (817) 574-2571
1 Blk W Int Us 281 And St Hwy 25, Call Sign: KVH861, Licensee ID: L00035988
Assigned Frequencies : 35.1600 MHz
Grant Date: 08/16/2002, Expiration Date: 09/10/2012
Registrant: Community Telephone Co Inc, Box 130, Windthorst, TX 76389, Phone: (817) 423-6201

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3

Call Sign: KA5RIT, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 10/19/1994, Expiration Date: 03/22/2004, Cancelation Date: 03/23/2006
Registrant: Paul D Nored, Windthorst, TX 76389
Call Sign: N5HEO, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 10/27/1994, Expiration Date: 10/27/2004, Cancelation Date: 10/28/2006
Registrant: Gayla L Nored, Windthorst, TX 76389
Call Sign: WB5IUG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01346527
Grant Date: 11/30/2007, Expiration Date: 12/18/2017, Certifier: Bill H Beaty
Registrant: Bill H Beaty, Rt 1 Box 118, Windthorst, TX 76389-9735

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3

Aircraft: CESSNA 421B (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 172 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GTSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 22FX , Serial Number: 421B0934, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1999
Registrant (Corporation): Wings Group LLC, 217 Baird Ln, Windthorst, TX 76389
Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-108 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 5940Z , Serial Number: 22-9811, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 01/31/1964
Registrant (Individual): Preston J Southard, Po Box 331, Windthorst, TX 76389
Aircraft: MAULE MT-7-260 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 7705 , Serial Number: 27003C, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/1999
Registrant (Individual): Stephen Donald Hornady, 5930 Prideaux Rd, Windthorst, TX 76389

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 18
Hazardous Condition: 1

Incident types - Windthorst

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