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County population in July 2011: 21,980 (83% urban, 17% rural)
County owner-occupied houses and condos: 4,774
Renter-occupied apartments: 2,000
% of renters here:

30%
State:

32%

Land area: 900 sq. mi.
Water area: 10.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 24 people per square mile 
 
  (low).

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Moore County: 79.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (29.7%), Educational,health and social services (15.6%).

Type of workers:

  • Private wage or salary: 79%
  • Government: 13%
  • Self-employed, not incorporated: 8%
  • Unpaid family work: 1%

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Races in Moore County, Texas:

  • Hispanic or Latino (52.7%)
  • White Non-Hispanic Alone (43.6%)
  • Asian alone (1.2%)
  • Black Non-Hispanic Alone (1.1%)
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Median resident age:  30.4 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Males: 10,091  (50.2%)
Females: 10,030  (49.8%)

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Average household size:
Moore County:

2.9 people
Texas:

3 people

Estimated median household income in 2009: $42,124 ($34,852 in 1999)
This county:

$42124
Texas:

$48259

Median contract rent in 2009 for apartments: $429 (lower quartile is $364, upper quartile is $509)
This county:

$429
State:

$632


Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $79,881 (it was $53,000 in 2000)
Moore County:

$79,881
Texas:

$125,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $47,010 - $128,404

Mean price in 2009:

Detached houses: $129,736
Here:

$129,736
State:

$177,060

Townhouses or other attached units: $126,594
Here:

$126,594
State:

$170,403

In 2-unit structures: $29,725
Here:

$29,725
State:

$137,980

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $220,610
Here:

$220,610
State:

$142,391

Mobile homes: $42,468
Here:

$42,468
State:

$42,156

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $25,631
Here:

$25,631
State:

$34,447
Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,171
Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $304

Institutionalized population: 197

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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 3
  • Burglaries: 24
  • Thefts: 56
  • Auto thefts: 4

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

  • Murders: 0
  • Rapes: 2
  • Robberies: 0
  • Assaults: 0
  • Burglaries: 14
  • Thefts: 32
  • Auto thefts: 2

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Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 31 buildings, average cost: $123,700
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $165,500
  • 2009: 9 buildings, average cost: $137,300



2004 Presidential Election results in Moore County Texas:

Bush/Cheney (Republican): 81.8%
Kerry/Edwards (Democratic): 17.9%


2008 Presidential Election results in Moore County Texas:

McCain (Republican): 79.2%
Obama (Democratic): 20.8%
Detailed 2008 Election Results


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,302 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $546 (0.9%)


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


Moore County contract rent distribution in 2009

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.7%
(4.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 62.6% for Black residents, 17.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.0% for American Indian residents, 82.9% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 16.5% for other race residents, 28.9% for two or more races residents)

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

13.5%
Whole state:

15.4%

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

5.7%
Whole state:

6.7%

Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Moore County is $420 a month.
Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $484 a month.
Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $705 a month.

Cities in this county include: Dumas, Cactus, Sunray.

Moore County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Moore County: Coon Ranch (A), Morton Elevator (B), Phillip Thompson Ranch (C), Record Ranch (D), Sneed Camp (E), Sneed Ranch (F), Sneeds South Camp (G), Terry Thompson Ranch (H), Weymouth Ranch (I), Bivins Compressor Station (J), Zofness Camp (K), Fourway Booster Station (L), North Plains Country Club (M), Vent Pumping Station (N), Zofness Booster Station (O), Beauchamp Ranch (P), Cactus Feedyard (Q), Blue West Picnic Area (R), Brent Ranch (S), Browns Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Northlawn Memorial Cemetery (1), Lane Memorial Cemetery (2), Palo Duro Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Bone Lake (A), Griffin Estate Lake Number 1 (B), Coon Lake Number 2 (C), Thompson Estate Lake (D), Weymouth Ranch Lower Lake (E), Lake Meredith (F), Coon Lake (G), Weymouth Middle Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Big Blue Creek (A), Turkey Creek (B), Spring Creek (C), Short Creek (D), South Plum Creek (E), Running Water Creek (F), Pollard Creek (G), North Plum Creek (H), Ludlow Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Moore County: Sanford Recreational Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Neighboring counties: Carson County , Dallam County , Hansford County , Hartley County , Hutchinson County , Oldham County , Potter County , Sherman County .

Unemployment in Apr. 2010:
Here:

4.4%
Texas:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

County total employment by year

County average yearly wages by year ($)


Current college students: 612
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 62.1%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.0%

Number of foreign born residents: 4,202 (22% naturalized citizens)

Moore County:

20.9%
Whole state:

13.9%

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

  • 1995 to March 2000: 947
  • 1990 to 1994: 1,084
  • 1985 to 1989: 679
  • 1980 to 1984: 488
  • 1975 to 1979: 466
  • 1970 to 1974: 254
  • 1970 to 1974: 78
  • 1965 to 1969: 206

Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.7 minutes

Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 90.4%

Moore County marital status for males
Moore County marital status for females

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 5,146
  • One, attached: 96
  • Two: 141
  • 3 or 4: 459
  • 5 to 9: 153
  • 10 to 19: 119
  • 20 or more: 142
  • Mobile homes: 1,205
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 17

Housing units in Moore County with a mortgage: 2,129 (30 second mortgage, 63 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,529

Here:

58.2% with mortgage
State:

64.2% with mortgage



Religion statistics:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 53.78%
Here53.8%
USA50.2%
Total adherents: 10,821
Total congregations: 35

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAssemblies of God
Adherents4,717 (43.6%)2,000 (18.5%)1,104 (10.2%)1,068 (9.9%)690 (6.4%)
Congregations6 (17.1%)3 (8.6%)4 (11.4%)8 (22.9%)6 (17.1%)
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Lutheran ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristOther
Adherents328 (3.0%)225 (2.1%)203 (1.9%)180 (1.7%)306 (2.8%)
Congregations1 (2.9%)1 (2.9%)1 (2.9%)1 (2.9%)4 (11.4%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.

Religions in Moore County - Dumas, Cactus, Sunray

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.


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

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

5.02 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Moore County:

7.03 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.3%
Texas:

8.9%

Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.8%
Texas:

26.6%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Moore County:

16.6%
State:

15.7%


Agriculture in Moore County:

Average size of farms: 1991 acres
Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $1,098,815
Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $287.00
The value of nursery, greenhouse, floriculture, and sod as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 0.00%
The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 86.01%
Average total farm production expenses per farm: $1,049,267
Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 26.90%
Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 74.41%
Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $138,328
The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 74.28%
Average age of principal farm operators: 56 years
Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 27.90
Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 0.01%
Corn for grain: 66582 harvested acres
All wheat for grain: 48910 harvested acres
Upland cotton: 750 harvested acres
Soybeans for beans: 1471 harvested acres

Tornado activity:

Moore County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 3.3 times above overall U.S. average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 33 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
On 4/21/2007, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado injured 14 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Moore County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 67% 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 80.9 miles away from the county 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 31.6 miles away from the county center
On 8/17/2000 at 01:08:05, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 32.2 miles away from the county center
On 2/18/2006 at 05:49:41, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 13.6 miles away from Moore County center
On 10/14/2008 at 03:07:28, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.7 miles away from the county center
On 6/19/2002 at 12:14:20, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.3 miles away from the county center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

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 Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Incident Period: April 21, 2007 to April 24, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1697): May 1, 2007, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1697, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado
  • 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 Severe Storm, Tornadoes, Incident Period: June 27, 1992, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-949): July 2, 1992, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-949, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado

The number of natural disasters in Moore County (7) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 4

Class of Workers


Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Food (25%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Petroleum and coal products (8%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Utilities (3%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Food (14%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Food processing workers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Food processing workers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)

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



  • Mexico (94%)
  • Chile (2%)
  • Laos (1%)
  • Vietnam (1%)
  • India (1%)
  • South Africa (0%)
  • Korea (0%)

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



  • United States or American (12%)
  • German (8%)
  • Irish (5%)
  • English (4%)
  • Scotch-Irish (1%)
  • Scottish (1%)
  • French (except Basque) (1%)


Moore County mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work:

  • Drove a car alone: 6,225 (75%)
  • Carpooled: 1,695 (20%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 8 (0%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 19 (0%)
  • Subway or elevated: 2 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 13 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 7 (0%)
  • Walked: 140 (2%)
  • Other means: 65 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 146 (2%)

Owners and renters by unit type in %

Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


People in group quarters in Moore County, Texas:

  • 102 people in nursing homes
  • 60 people in orthopedic wards and institutions for the physically handicapped
  • 35 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 6 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2005 was $43,608.

7.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,596 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.19%
Texas average:

8.37%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.80% relocated from other counties in Texas ($21,554 average AGI)
2.39% relocated from other states ($11,042 average AGI)
Moore County:

2.39%
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 Potter County, TX  0.77% ($27,735 average AGI)
from Randall County, TX  0.68% ($33,442)
from Hutchinson County, TX  0.25% ($49,000)
from El Paso County, TX  0.24% ($19,267)
from Sherman County, TX  0.24% ($28,333)
from Dallam County, TX  0.19% ($31,083)
from Lubbock County, TX  0.19% ($22,583)


8.86% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,837 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.86%
Texas average:

7.44%


10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
6.22% relocated to other counties in Texas ($23,781 average AGI)
2.64% relocated to other states ($10,056 average AGI)
Moore County:

2.64%
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 Potter County, TX  1.41% ($26,418 average AGI)
to Randall County, TX  1.21% ($45,128)
to Hutchinson County, TX  0.28% ($32,944)
to Texas County, OK  0.22% ($22,571)
to Dallam County, TX  0.22% ($20,857)
to Lubbock County, TX  0.22% ($42,571)
to El Paso County, TX  0.20% ($13,385)

Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 20.0
Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 20.6

Births per 1000 population in Moore County

Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 7.1
Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 6.8

Deaths per 1000 population in Moore County

Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 7.6
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 6.2

Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Moore County

Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 2,143 (1,940 aged, 203 disabled)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 20%
Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 22%

Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 4.92
Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 8995.230
Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 491.810
Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 43977.77

General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 2368.780
Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 697.860
Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 9.83

Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 25.4
Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 73.72

Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 9.83

Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996: 1

Household type by relationship:

Households: 19,907
  • In family households: 18,282 (4,614 male householders, 780 female householders)
    4,456 spouses, 7,266 children (6,550 natural, 116 adopted, 600 stepchildren), 365 grandchildren, 93 brothers or sisters, 136 parents, 331 other relatives, 241 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 1,625 (750 male householders (611 living alone)), 666 female householders (627 living alone)), 209 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 214 (201 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 1,958 2-persons, 1,123 3-persons, 1,184 4-persons, 701 5-persons, 262 6-persons, 166 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 1,238 1-person, 159 2-persons, 17 3-persons, 2 4-persons.

59.3% of residents of Moore County speak English at home.
39.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (50% speak English very well, 19% speak English well, 19% speak English not well, 12% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (60% speak English very well, 40% speak English well).
0.7% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (54% speak English very well, 16% speak English well, 25% speak English not well, 5% don't speak English at all).

In fiscal year 2004:

Federal Government expenditure: $74,022,000 ($3640 per capita)
Department of Defense expenditure: $679,000
Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $31,593,000
Federal other direct payments to individuals: $14,418,000
Federal direct payments not to individuals: $12,783,000
Federal grants: $11,150,000
Federal procurement contracts: $331,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense)
Federal salaries and wages: $3,747,000 ($45,000 Department of Defense)
Federal Government direct loans: $150,000
Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $4,745,000
Federal Government insurance: $26,191,000

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

Births: 2,212
Here:

109 per 1000 residents
State:

85 per 1000 residents

Deaths: 682
Here:

34 per 1000 residents
State:

35 per 1000 residents

Net international migration: +806
Here:

+40 per 1000 residents
State:

+29 per 1000 residents

Net internal migration: -2,069
Here:  -102 per 1000 residents
State:  +10 per 1000 residents

Population growth in Moore County

Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 6.26 millions of gallons per day (all from ground)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

5.4
State:

5.8

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.1
State:

3.8

Year house built

  • 2005 or later: 51
  • 2000 to 2004: 335
  • 1990 to 1999: 668
  • 1980 to 1989: 940
  • 1970 to 1979: 1,841
  • 1960 to 1969: 1,322
  • 1950 to 1959: 1,231
  • 1940 to 1949: 808
  • 1939 or earlier: 551
Rooms in houses/apartments in Moore County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • 1 room: 16
  • 2 rooms: 147
  • 3 rooms: 363
  • 4 rooms: 456
  • 5 rooms: 1,483
  • 6 rooms: 1,233
  • 7 rooms: 568
  • 8 rooms: 348
  • 9+ rooms: 160
  • 1 room: 64
  • 2 rooms: 218
  • 3 rooms: 339
  • 4 rooms: 607
  • 5 rooms: 525
  • 6 rooms: 179
  • 7 rooms: 55
  • 8 rooms: 13
  • 9+ rooms: 0
Bedrooms in houses/apartments in Moore County, Texas
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no bedroom: 78
  • 1 bedroom: 339
  • 2 bedrooms: 902
  • 3 bedrooms: 2,901
  • 4 bedrooms: 490
  • 5+ bedrooms: 64
  • no bedroom: 117
  • 1 bedroom: 441
  • 2 bedrooms: 804
  • 3 bedrooms: 592
  • 4 bedrooms: 43
  • 5+ bedrooms: 3
Cars and other vehicles available in Moore County, Texas in houses/condos/apartments
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
  • no vehicle: 110
  • 1 vehicle: 1,019
  • 2 vehicles: 2,369
  • 3 vehicles: 927
  • 4 vehicles: 213
  • 5+ vehicles: 136
  • no vehicle: 212
  • 1 vehicle: 983
  • 2 vehicles: 628
  • 3 vehicles: 132
  • 4 vehicles: 43
  • 5+ vehicles: 2

51% of Moore 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, 59% lived in Texas.

Moore County:

51.0%
State average:

51.6%


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

  • This state: 11056
  • Northeast: 109
  • Midwest: 1223
  • South: 1821
  • West: 1613

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $42,000


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in Moore County
Houses and condos Apartments
  • Utility gas (79.2%)
  • Electricity (16.9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3.4%)
  • Utility gas (72.0%)
  • Electricity (24.6%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3.2%)



Private vs. public school enrollment:


Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 50
Here:

1.6%
Texas:

6.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 17
Here:

1.3%
Texas:

6.2%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 11
Here:

2.0%
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.)


Moore County government finances in 2006:

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,307,000
  • Charges - All Other: $869,000
    Air Transportation: $97,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,311,000
    Regular Highways: $1,486,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,199,000
    Central Staff Services: $831,000
    Financial Administration: $631,000
    Libraries: $410,000
    General Public Buildings: $336,000
    Corrections - Other: $210,000
    Air Transportation: $205,000
    General - Other: $172,000
    Public Welfare - Other: $71,000
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $16,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $158,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Local Fire Protection: $5,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $200,000
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $355,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $332,000
    Interest Earnings: $326,000
    Rents: $39,000
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,925,000
    Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,725,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $258,000
    Police Protection: $97,000
    Air Transportation: $94,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $24,000
    Central Staff Services: $24,000
    Libraries: $9,000
    Financial Administration: $8,000
    General - Other: $2,000
    General Public Building: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $8,823,000
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $212,000
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $101,000
  • Tax - Property: $6,074,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $561,000
    Other License: $3,000
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,986,000

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in 2006:

  • Total number of recipients: 238
  • Number of aged recipients: 60
  • Number of blind and disabled recipients: 178
  • Number of recipients under 18: 52
  • Number of recipients between 18 and 64: 108
  • Number of recipients older than 64: 78
  • Number of recipients also receiving OASDI: 75
  • Amount of payments (thousands of dollars): 98


Moore County Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 1991
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Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

Moore County Fatal accident statistics for 1992 - 2009
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Most common first names in Moore County, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John8474.7 years
James7674.7 years
William7574.9 years
Mary5077.9 years
Charles4173.5 years
George3873.5 years
Robert3571.3 years
Thomas2477.0 years
Ruth2379.8 years
Helen2277.3 years
Most common last names in Moore County, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4376.7 years
Brown3774.5 years
Hall2378.1 years
Jones2373.1 years
Phillips2271.8 years
Miller1971.2 years
White1975.1 years
Johnson1973.8 years
Powell1876.6 years
Moore1778.2 years
Businesses in Moore County, TX
NameCountNameCount
AutoZone1McDonald's2
Bath & Body Works1Nike2
Best Western1Payless1
Burger King1Pizza Hut2
Comfort Inn1RadioShack1
Days Inn1SONIC Drive-In1
Econo Lodge1Subway1
FedEx3Super 81
GameStop1Taco Bell1
H&R Block1True Value1
Holiday Inn1U-Haul1
KFC1UPS2
La Quinta1Verizon Wireless1
Lane Furniture2Walmart1
MasterBrand Cabinets1YMCA1
Maurices1

Moore County on our top lists:

  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2003"

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