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County population in July 2007: 2,972 (all rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 1,021
Renter-occupied apartments: 273
% of renters here:  21%
State:  36%
Land area: 919 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.6 sq. mi.
Population density: 3 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

2008 cost of living index in Collingsworth County: 73.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (23.4%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (20.3%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 54%
  • Government: 24%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 20%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

Collingsworth County, Texas business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Races in Collingsworth County, Texas:

  • White Non-Hispanic (71.4%)
  • Hispanic (20.4%)
  • Other race (10.9%)
  • Black (5.3%)
  • American Indian (2.6%)
  • Two or more races (2.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Males: 1,545  (48.2%)
Females: 1,661  (51.8%)

Average wage per job in 2003: $19,971
County population in 2003: 3,068
Jobs in 2003: 1,255

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Total labor force in 2004: 1,656
Unemployment rate in 2004: 5.1%

Average household size:
Collingsworth County:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Estimated median household income in 2007: $30,293 ($25,437 in 1999)
This county:  $30,293
Texas:  $47,548

Median contract rent in 2007 for apartments: $239 (lower quartile is $164, upper quartile is $321)
This county:  $239
State:  $589

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $69,052 (it was $37,600 in 2000)
Collingsworth County:  $69,052
Texas:  $120,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $24,845 - $105,517

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $78,785
Here:  $78,785
State:  $170,389

Townhouses or other attached units: $326,251
Here:  $326,251
State:  $159,697

In 2-unit structures: $4,695
Here:  $4,695
State:  $140,401

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $44,691
Here:  $44,691
State:  $134,235

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $80,129
Here:  $80,129
State:  $158,654

Mobile homes: $24,479
Here:  $24,479
State:  $42,156

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $32,500
Here:  $32,500
State:  $34,447
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,124
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $271

Institutionalized population: 53


Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 14
  • Thefts: 0
  • Auto thefts: 1

Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 0
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 3
  • Burglaries: 31
  • Thefts: 15
  • Auto thefts: 0

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2004 Presidential Election results in Collingsworth County Texas:


Bush/Cheney (Republican): 75.2%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 24.7%




Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000: $434 (1.2%)

Collingsworth County household income distribution in 2007 Collingsworth County home values distribution


Collingsworth County contract rent distribution in 2007

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  18.7%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This county:  9.1%
Whole state:  6.7%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Collingsworth County is $396 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $645 a month.

Cities in this county include: Wellington, Dodson, Samnorwood, Quail.

Neighboring counties: Beckham County, Oklahoma , Harmon County, Oklahoma , Childress County , Donley County , Gray County , Hall County , Wheeler County .


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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Collingsworth County: Lost Creek Ranch (A), Pan Fork (B), Coleman Ranch (C), Hay Camp (D), Hess Ranch (E), Hess Windmill (F), McMurtry Ranch (G), McMurtry Windmill (H), House Log (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Collingsworth County include: Ring Church (A), Friendship Church (B), Kelley Church (C), Lone Mound Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Needwood Cemetery (1), Plymouth Cemetery (2), Fairview Cemetery (3), Dodson Cemetery (4), Dozier Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Allred-Sessions Lake (A), Cason Lake (B), McIntosh Lake (C), Club Lake (D), Lake Atteberry (E), Evans Lake (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Sand Creek (A), Sandy Creek (B), Hinton Creek (C), Lost Creek (D), Hackberry Creek (E), Shinnery Creek (F), Wills Creek (G), Hunt Creek (H), Wolf Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  5.0%
Texas:  6.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


County total employment by year


County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 81
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 71.3%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%

Number of foreign born residents: 137 (59% naturalized citizens)

Collingsworth County:  4.3%
Whole state:  13.9%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 48
  • 1990 to 1994: 20
  • 1985 to 1989: 24
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 13
  • 1970 to 1974: 14
  • 1970 to 1974: 7
  • 1965 to 1969: 11


Mean travel time to work: 14.8 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 79.5%

Collingsworth County marital status for males
Collingsworth County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,513
  • One, attached: 45
  • Two: 41
  • 3 or 4: 33
  • 5 to 9: 6
  • Mobile homes: 80
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 5

Housing units in Collingsworth County with a mortgage: 263 (3 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 571

Here:  31.5% with mortgage
State:  64.2% with mortgage


Religion statistics

Total adherents: 2,892
Total congregations: 14

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents1,744 (60.3%)478 (16.5%)318 (11.0%)219 (7.6%)133 (4.6%)
Congregations4 (28.6%)1 (7.1%)4 (28.6%)2 (14.3%)3 (21.4%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Collingsworth County - Wellington, Dodson, Samnorwood, Quail

Agriculture in Collingsworth County
Average size of farms: 1129 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $76224
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $278.28
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 27.06%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $71385
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 17.70%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 27.02%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $71677
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 88.64%
Average age of principal farm operators: 58 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 6.67
Corn for grain: 106 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 4984 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 31798 harvested acres
Vegetables: 96 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 17 acres

Collingsworth County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 2.9 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 3 fatalities and 18 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 5/25/1955, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado killed 2 people and injured 18 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Collingsworth County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 94.1 miles away from Collingsworth County center
On 8/17/2000 at 01:08:05, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.6 miles away from the county center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.0 miles away from the county center
On 2/15/1997 at 09:08:55, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 18.9 miles away from Collingsworth County center
On 10/7/2007 at 13:54:21, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, 2.7 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 29.2 miles away from the county center
On 11/23/1996 at 10:54:18, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 16.9 miles away from Collingsworth County center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)



Class of Workers

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (31%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Truck transportation (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (23%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (20%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (10%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):



  • Mexico (88%)
  • Japan (5%)
  • Philippines (3%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Canada (1%)

Most common first ancestries reported in Collingsworth County (%):



  • United States or American (19%)
  • English (12%)
  • Irish (6%)
  • German (5%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)
  • European (1%)


Collingsworth County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,035 (83%)
  • Carpooled: 116 (9%)
  • Walked: 46 (4%)
  • Other means: 9 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 37 (3%)


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


45 people in nursing homes
8 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $42,963.

7.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($25,324 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.75%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
5.55% relocated from other counties in Texas ($15,959 average AGI)
2.20% relocated from other states ($9,365 average AGI)
Collingsworth County:  2.20%
Texas average:  3.06%



Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries



8.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,375 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.32%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.24% relocated to other counties in Texas ($19,363 average AGI)
2.08% relocated to other states ($4,013 average AGI)
Collingsworth County:  2.08%
Texas average:  2.17%



Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 13.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.1



Births per 1000 population in Collingsworth County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.8
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 15.3



Deaths per 1000 population in Collingsworth County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 14.1
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 16.7



Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Collingsworth County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 650 (591 aged, 59 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 21%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 21%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 32.83
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 9717.660
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 525.280
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 35850.3

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1314.020
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1482.480

Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 168.460

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 33.69


Household type by relationship


Households: 3,154
  • In family households: 2,762 (743 male householders, 172 female householders)
    778 spouses, 890 children (798 natural, 21 adopted, 71 stepchildren), 64 grandchildren, 31 brothers or sisters, 10 parents, 51 other relatives, 23 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 392 (134 male householders (123 living alone)), 242 female householders (239 living alone)), 16 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 52 (all institutionalized)

Size of family households: 451 2-persons, 185 3-persons, 145 4-persons, 88 5-persons, 33 6-persons, 13 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 362 1-person, 14 2-persons.

81.8% of residents of Collingsworth County speak English at home.
16.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (66% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 12% speak English not well, 2% don't speak English at all).
0.7% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (43% speak English very well, 43% speak English well, 14% speak English not well).
1.0% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (47% speak English very well, 40% speak English well, 13% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $41,220,000 ($13533 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $977,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $8,527,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $6,937,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $13,057,000
Federal grants: $10,361,000
Federal procurement contracts: $606,000 ($-50,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $1,731,000 ($846,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $171,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $669,000
Federal Government insurance: $13,302,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 174
Here:  59 per 1000 residents
State:  85 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 247
Here:  83 per 1000 residents
State:  35 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +23
Here:  +8 per 1000 residents
State:  +29 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -182
Here:  -61 per 1000 residents
State:  +10 per 1000 residents



Population growth in Collingsworth County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.60 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.7
State:  5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.8
State:  3.8



Year house built:

  • 1999 to March 2000: 8
  • 1995 to 1998: 31
  • 1990 to 1994: 15
  • 1980 to 1989: 102
  • 1970 to 1979: 183
  • 1960 to 1969: 203
  • 1950 to 1959: 324
  • 1940 to 1949: 243
  • 1939 or earlier: 614

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Collingsworth County, Texas:
  • 1 room: 4
  • 2 rooms: 20
  • 3 rooms: 62
  • 4 rooms: 119
  • 5 rooms: 248
  • 6 rooms: 269
  • 7 rooms: 169
  • 8 rooms: 91
  • 9+ rooms: 39


Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Collingsworth County, Texas:
  • 1 room: 5
  • 2 rooms: 11
  • 3 rooms: 35
  • 4 rooms: 66
  • 5 rooms: 63
  • 6 rooms: 59
  • 7 rooms: 28
  • 8 rooms: 6
  • 9+ rooms: 0


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Collingsworth County:
  • no bedroom: 17
  • 1 bedroom: 46
  • 2 bedrooms: 258
  • 3 bedrooms: 529
  • 4 bedrooms: 158
  • 5+ bedrooms: 13


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Collingsworth County:
  • no bedroom: 5
  • 1 bedroom: 39
  • 2 bedrooms: 121
  • 3 bedrooms: 93
  • 4 bedrooms: 13
  • 5+ bedrooms: 2


Cars and other vehicles available in Collingsworth County in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 55
  • 1 vehicle: 266
  • 2 vehicles: 398
  • 3 vehicles: 219
  • 4 vehicles: 63
  • 5+ vehicles: 20


Cars and other vehicles available in Collingsworth County in renter-occupied apartments
  • no vehicle: 31
  • 1 vehicle: 148
  • 2 vehicles: 77
  • 3 vehicles: 9
  • 4 vehicles: 8
  • 5+ vehicles: 0


64% of Collingsworth County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 60% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 58% lived in Texas.

Collingsworth County:  63.9%
State average:  51.6%


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2409
  • Northeast: 9
  • Midwest: 104
  • South: 451
  • West: 91

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $11,900


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 5%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 5%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:



Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:
  • Utility gas (74.4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12.2%)
  • Electricity (11.4%)
  • Wood (1.6%)


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:
  • Utility gas (63.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (19.4%)
  • Electricity (16.8%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 3
Here:  0.8%
Texas:  6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 6
Here:  2.6%
Texas:  6.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 4
Here:  6.2%
Texas:  15.4%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)


Collingsworth County government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $131,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $340,000
    Police Protection: $227,000
    Financial Administration: $160,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $121,000
    Corrections - Other: $94,000
    Central Staff Services: $82,000
    General - Other: $78,000
    General Public Buildings: $69,000
    Fire Protection: $39,000
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000
    Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $5,000
    Libraries: $2,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $97,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $15,000
    Rents: $7,000
    Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $53,000
    Corrections - Other: $24,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $265,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000
    General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Property: $851,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $173,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $598,000


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Total Number Of Recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of aged recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of blind and disabled recipients


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients under 18


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients between 18 and 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients older than 64


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Number of recipients also receiving OASDI


Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Amount of payments (thousands of dollars)



Collingsworth County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008:

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Vehicles involved in fatal accidents (per 100,000 population)

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Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)

Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers (per 100,000 population)



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