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County population in July 2011: 22,864 (59% urban, 41% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 5,949
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,045
% of renters here:

26%
State:

27%

Land area: 908 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.3 sq. mi.
Population density: 25 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Hockley County: 79.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (25.3%), Agriculture,forestry,fishing and hunting, and mining (19.7%), Retail trade (11.0%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 72%
  • Government: 18%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 9%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Hockley County, Texas:

  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (52.9%)
  • Hispanic or Latino (42.3%)
  • Black Non-Hispanic Alone (2.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.2%)
  • Asian alone (1.0%)

Median resident age:  33.3 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Males: 11,146  (49.1%)
Females: 11,570  (50.9%)

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Average household size:
Hockley County:

2.8 people
Texas:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $37,571 ($31,085 in 1999)
This county:

$37571
Texas:

$48259

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $410 (lower quartile is $293, upper quartile is $512)
This county:

$410
State:

$632


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $70,148 (it was $47,100 in 2000)
Hockley County:

$70,148
Texas:

$125,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $32,907 - $110,245

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $117,313
Here:

$117,313
State:

$177,060

Townhouses or other attached units: $232,641
Here:

$232,641
State:

$170,403

In 2-unit structures: $5,425
Here:

$5,425
State:

$137,980

Mobile homes: $44,207
Here:

$44,207
State:

$42,156

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $39,871
Here:

$39,871
State:

$34,447
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,138
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $302

Institutionalized population: 255

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

  • Murders: 1
  • Rapes: 4
  • Robberies: 1
  • Assaults: 18
  • Burglaries: 48
  • Thefts: 38
  • Auto thefts: 12

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

  • Murders: 1
  • Rapes: 1
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 11
  • Burglaries: 23
  • Thefts: 42
  • Auto thefts: 4

Hockley County, TX map from a distance

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 23 buildings, average cost: $148,700
  • 2008: 29 buildings, average cost: $143,000
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $176,200



2004 Presidential Election results in Hockley County Texas:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 81.3%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 18.3%


2008 Presidential Election results in Hockley County Texas:

McCain (Republican): 76.3%
Obama (Democratic): 23.6%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,114 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $483 (1.0%)


Hockley County household income distribution in 2009 Hockley County home values distribution


Hockley County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.5%
(8.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.8% for Black residents, 25.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 33.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 30.0% for other race residents, 14.4% for two or more races residents)

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

18.9%
Whole state:

15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:

6.2%
Whole state:

6.7%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hockley County is $401 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $672 a month.

Cities in this county include: Levelland, Sundown, Anton, Ropesville, Smyer, Opdyke West.

Hockley County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Local government website:www.co.hockley.tx.us

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Hockley County: Center Point Cotton Gin (A), East Windmill (B), Farm Center Gin (C), Hester Ranch (D), Ropes Station (E), Rye Straw Windmill (F), South Pasture Windmill (G), South Twomile Windmill (H), Whiteface Farms (I), Yellow House Ranch (J), Busters Gin (K). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hockley County include: Fairview Church (A), Hodges Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Anton Cemetery (1), Ropesville Cemetery (2), Saint Phillips Cemetery (3), Whitharral Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Yellow Lake (A), Silver Lake (B), Grapevine Tank (C), House Tank (D), Gordon Cobb Lake (E), South Pasture Tank (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Bailey County , Cochran County , Hale County , Lamb County , Lubbock County , Lynn County , Terry County , Yoakum County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

5.1%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 1,511
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 68.2%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%

Number of foreign born residents: 1,176 (41% naturalized citizens)

Hockley County:

5.2%
Whole state:

13.9%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 191
  • 1990 to 1994: 218
  • 1985 to 1989: 221
  • 1980 to 1984: 171
  • 1975 to 1979: 112
  • 1970 to 1974: 102
  • 1970 to 1974: 33
  • 1965 to 1969: 128

Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 66.9%

Hockley County marital status for males
Hockley County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 6,722
  • One, attached: 152
  • Two: 194
  • 3 or 4: 133
  • 5 to 9: 31
  • 10 to 19: 113
  • 20 or more: 175
  • Mobile homes: 1,620
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 8

Housing units in Hockley County with a mortgage: 2,215 (44 second mortgage, 116 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 2,302

Here:

49.0% with mortgage
State:

64.2% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 86.08%
Here86.1%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 19,554
Total congregations: 54

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristBaptist Missionary Association of America
Adherents9,105 (46.6%)4,641 (23.7%)1,548 (7.9%)1,509 (7.7%)1,386 (7.1%)
Congregations15 (27.8%)5 (9.3%)5 (9.3%)13 (24.1%)3 (5.6%)
NameInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist AssociationOther
Adherents384 (2.0%)242 (1.2%)187 (1.0%)166 (0.8%)386 (2.0%)
Congregations1 (1.9%)3 (5.6%)1 (1.9%)2 (3.7%)6 (11.1%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Hockley County - Levelland, Sundown, Anton, Ropesville, Smyer

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

0.90 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.


Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Hockley County:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Hockley County:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.9%
Texas:

8.9%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.5%
Texas:

26.6%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hockley County:

16.6%
State:

15.7%


Agriculture in Hockley County:

Average size of farms: 641 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $117,623
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $111,823
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 58.80%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 47.87%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $132,126
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 83.57%
Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 6.76
All wheat for grain: 6800 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 221843 harvested acres
Vegetables: 822 harvested acres
Land in orchards: 194 acres

Tornado activity:

Hockley County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 3.4 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 33 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 4/17/1970, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hockley County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 98.7 miles away from the county center
On 6/2/2001 at 01:55:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Most recent natural disasters:

  • Texas Wildfires, Incident Period: March 14, 2008 to September 1, 2008, Emergency Declared (EM-3284): March 14, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3284, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 23, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1606): September 24, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1606, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 20, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3261): September 21, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3261, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Hurricane Katrina, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3216): September 2, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3216, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
  • Texas Extreme Fire Hazards, Incident Period: August 1, 1999 to December 10, 1999, Emergency Declared (EM-3142): September 1, 1999, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3142, Natural disaster type: Fire
  • Texas Tornadoes, Windstorms, Flooding, Incident Period: May 13, 1970, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-286): May 13, 1970, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-286, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind

The number of natural disasters in Hockley County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 4

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Educational services (22%)
  • Health care (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Extraction workers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)

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



  • Mexico (85%)
  • Philippines (4%)
  • Germany (2%)
  • India (1%)
  • Portugal (1%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)
  • Canada (1%)

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



  • United States or American (17%)
  • German (8%)
  • Irish (6%)
  • English (6%)
  • Scotch-Irish (2%)
  • Scottish (1%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)


Hockley County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 7,259 (78%)
  • Carpooled: 1,498 (16%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 16 (0%)
  • Ferryboat: 14 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 14 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 2 (0%)
  • Walked: 195 (2%)
  • Other means: 119 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 211 (2%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Hockley County, Texas:

  • 350 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 164 people in nursing homes
  • 50 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 41 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded
  • 5 people in other group homes

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $45,066.

7.74% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,750 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.74%
Texas average:

8.37%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
6.23% relocated from other counties in Texas ($21,855 average AGI)
1.51% relocated from other states ($4,896 average AGI)
Hockley County:

1.51%
Texas average:

3.06%

Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Lubbock County, TX  2.78% ($28,124 average AGI)
from Cochran County, TX  0.36% ($27,556)
from Lamb County, TX  0.34% ($26,808)
from Hale County, TX  0.19% ($22,071)
from Terry County, TX  0.15% ($30,818)


9.27% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,958 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.27%
Texas average:

7.44%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
7.94% relocated to other counties in Texas ($25,843 average AGI)
1.33% relocated to other states ($4,115 average AGI)
Hockley County:

1.33%
Texas average:

2.17%

Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Lubbock County, TX  4.03% ($31,919 average AGI)
to Lamb County, TX  0.35% ($18,704)
to Cochran County, TX  0.27% ($25,429)
to Tarrant County, TX  0.17% ($20,769)
to Terry County, TX  0.17% ($19,615)
to Harris County, TX  0.13% ($19,700)
to Midland County, TX  0.13% ($22,300)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 15.3
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 15.5

Births per 1000 population in Hockley County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 8.3
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 9.1

Deaths per 1000 population in Hockley County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 5.8
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 4.8

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Hockley County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 3,113 (2,695 aged, 418 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 20%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 21%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 4.39
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 7141.920
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 96.57
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 32865.11

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1461.360
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 947.910
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 4.39

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 16.82
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 74.6

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 4.39

Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996: 1

Household type by relationship:

Households: 22,104
  • In family households: 19,964 (4,848 male householders, 1,256 female householders)
    5,054 spouses, 7,276 children (6,605 natural, 204 adopted, 467 stepchildren), 701 grandchildren, 147 brothers or sisters, 87 parents, 261 other relatives, 334 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 2,140 (866 male householders (727 living alone)), 1,013 female householders (966 living alone)), 261 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 612 (261 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 2,398 2-persons, 1,307 3-persons, 1,287 4-persons, 691 5-persons, 301 6-persons, 120 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,693 1-person, 141 2-persons, 35 3-persons, 8 4-persons, 2 5-persons.

70.7% of residents of Hockley County speak English at home.
28.6% of residents speak Spanish at home (65% speak English very well, 20% speak English well, 12% speak English not well, 4% don't speak English at all).
0.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).
0.3% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (49% speak English very well, 41% speak English well, 10% speak English not well).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $153,007,000 ($6716 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $1,359,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $43,589,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $40,909,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $30,719,000
Federal grants: $34,274,000
Federal procurement contracts: $650,000 ($4,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $2,868,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $1,198,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $12,039,000
Federal Government insurance: $41,921,000

Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:

Births: 1,808
Here:

79 per 1000 residents
State:

85 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 1,079
Here:

47 per 1000 residents
State:

35 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +146
Here:

+6 per 1000 residents
State:

+29 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -756
Here:  -33 per 1000 residents
State:  +10 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Hockley County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.94 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.5
State:

5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.5
State:

3.8

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 115
  • 2000 to 2004: 305
  • 1990 to 1999: 967
  • 1980 to 1989: 1,167
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,975
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,572
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,861
  • 1940 to 1949: 958
  • 1939 or earlier: 487
Rooms in houses/apartments in Hockley County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 12
  • 2 rooms: 80
  • 3 rooms: 237
  • 4 rooms: 756
  • 5 rooms: 1,987
  • 6 rooms: 1,485
  • 7 rooms: 801
  • 8 rooms: 355
  • 9+ rooms: 236
  • 1 room: 21
  • 2 rooms: 178
  • 3 rooms: 271
  • 4 rooms: 565
  • 5 rooms: 571
  • 6 rooms: 287
  • 7 rooms: 83
  • 8 rooms: 57
  • 9+ rooms: 12
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Hockley County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 43
  • 1 bedroom: 178
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,276
  • 3 bedrooms: 3,768
  • 4 bedrooms: 642
  • 5+ bedrooms: 42
  • no bedroom: 36
  • 1 bedroom: 422
  • 2 bedrooms: 740
  • 3 bedrooms: 757
  • 4 bedrooms: 66
  • 5+ bedrooms: 24
Cars and other vehicles available in Hockley County, Texas in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 227
  • 1 vehicle: 1,847
  • 2 vehicles: 2,667
  • 3 vehicles: 917
  • 4 vehicles: 230
  • 5+ vehicles: 61
  • no vehicle: 262
  • 1 vehicle: 948
  • 2 vehicles: 677
  • 3 vehicles: 128
  • 4 vehicles: 27
  • 5+ vehicles: 3

59% of Hockley County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 55% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 82% lived in Texas.

Hockley County:

58.5%
State average:

51.6%


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

  • This state: 18723
  • Northeast: 120
  • Midwest: 454
  • South: 1090
  • West: 1058

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $36,700


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 3%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Hockley County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (65.2%)
  • Electricity (20.7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12.9%)
  • Other fuel (0.7%)
  • Utility gas (61.4%)
  • Electricity (26.5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11.1%)
  • Other fuel (0.6%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 92
Here:

3.0%
Texas:

6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 26
Here:

1.6%
Texas:

6.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 87
Here:

5.9%
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.)


Hockley County government finances in 2006:

  • Charges - All Other: $640,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $2,482,000
    Regular Highways: $1,523,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $899,000
    Police Protection: $550,000
    Correctional Institutions: $525,000
    Financial Administration: $472,000
    Hospitals: $400,000
    General Public Buildings: $340,000
    Central Staff Services: $330,000
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $147,000
    Health - Other: $112,000
    Local Fire Protection: $108,000
    Libraries: $107,000
    Natural Resources - Other: $103,000
    Corrections - Other: $78,000
    Public Welfare Institutions: $45,000
    Solid Waste Management: $25,000
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Other Purposes: $25,000
    Air Transportation: $19,000
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000
  • DISCONTINUED for 2005 (Formerly: Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue): $106,795,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $34,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,386,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $192,000
    All Other: $95,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $109,031,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $2,236,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $630,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,345,000
    Fines and Forfeits: $413,000
    Sale of Property: $381,000
    Royalties: $235,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $222,000
    Rents: $7,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $630,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $378,000
    Financial Administration: $128,000
    Police Protection: $75,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $16,000
    Health - Other: $11,000
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000
    General - Other: $4,000
    Central Staff Services: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,835,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $106,795,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $130,000
    Highways: $36,000
    Education: $6,000
  • Tax - Property: $6,751,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $433,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,351,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 538
  • Number of aged recipients: 83
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 455
  • Number of recipients under 18: 92
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 303
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 143
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 218
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 195


Hockley County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Hockley County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Hockley County, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James13272.6 years
William11476.0 years
Mary11079.0 years
John9975.5 years
Robert8673.4 years
George4773.5 years
Thomas4672.6 years
Ruby4581.5 years
Charles4472.2 years
Willie4276.5 years
Most common last names in Hockley County, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith5575.6 years
Johnson5174.9 years
Williams4874.9 years
Brown4176.2 years
Jones3574.0 years
Wright3475.8 years
Taylor2973.1 years
Martin2975.9 years
Roberts2871.9 years
Jackson2678.7 years
Businesses in Hockley County, TX
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1Nike1
AutoZone1Pizza Hut1
Best Western1RadioShack1
Burger King1Rue211
CVS1SONIC Drive-In1
Dairy Queen1Sprint Nextel1
Domino's Pizza1Subway2
FedEx2Taco Bell1
GameStop1True Value1
H&R Block1U-Haul1
Holiday Inn1UPS2
KFC1Verizon Wireless2
Long John Silver's1Walmart1
McDonald's1
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