Cactus, Texas

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Population in 2022: 3,052 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: +20.3%
Males: 1,703  (55.8%)
Females: 1,349  (44.2%)
Median resident age:

30.5 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79013.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,095 (it was $25,611 in 2000)
Cactus:

$49,095
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,448 (it was $8,340 in 2000)

Cactus city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $65,379 (it was $21,800 in 2000)
Cactus:

$65,379
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $181,577; detached houses: $198,534; townhouses or other attached units: $228,613; mobile homes: $63,177

Median gross rent in 2022: $720.

March 2022 cost of living index in Cactus: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.5%
(3.2% for Black residents, 14.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 15.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Cactus, TX (2022)
    • 2,35675.1%Hispanic
    • 31710.1%Black alone
    • 2969.4%Asian alone
    • 1906.1%White alone

Races in Cactus detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Cactus, Texas as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Cactus is 469 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Cactus by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(62.9)
2
(61.6)
4
(123.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(63.5)
3
(94.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
5
(156.5)
2
(61.5)
6
(185.2)
2
(65.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
2
(76.6)
2
(62.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.9)
2
(61.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(31.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(32.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
19
(727.4)
6
(188.7)
20
(616.1)
9
(278.3)
19
(586.2)
8
(254.0)
11
(346.3)
6
(187.6)
3
(94.5)
10
(306.0)
10
(313.1)
5
(153.8)
11
(339.6)
7
(228.9)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
16
(612.6)
7
(220.2)
3
(92.4)
9
(278.3)
17
(524.5)
9
(285.8)
27
(850.1)
17
(531.6)
9
(283.4)
7
(214.2)
15
(469.6)
5
(153.8)
6
(185.2)
4
(130.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
14
(536.0)
1
(31.5)
1
(30.8)
7
(216.5)
14
(432.0)
18
(571.6)
16
(503.8)
23
(719.2)
8
(251.9)
13
(397.8)
21
(657.5)
25
(769.2)
36
(1,111)
17
(555.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(382.8)
2
(62.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(61.8)
4
(123.4)
3
(95.3)
8
(251.9)
4
(125.1)
3
(94.5)
1
(30.6)
5
(156.5)
11
(338.5)
5
(154.4)
7
(228.9)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(30.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(61.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index263.4191.6180.2197.0199.6152.1254.1113.556.494.6268.9148.6285.9157.6

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Cactus, TX

Crime rate in Cactus detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 12 (9 officers - 6 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.78
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: Ethiopian (4.4%), African (4.0%), Somali (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 2.04 square miles.

Population density: 1,496 people per square mile   (low).

Cactus, Texas map

1,820 residents are foreign born (42.5% Latin America, 9.6% Africa).

This city:

58.0%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,595 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $754 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (59.2 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (247.8 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (372.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Sunray, TX (3.2 miles ),
Dumas, TX (3.6 miles ),
Stratford, TX (4.5 miles ),
Hartley, TX (5.0 miles ),
Dalhart, TX (5.4 miles ),
Morse, TX (5.4 miles),
Channing, TX (5.6 miles ),
Texhoma, TX (5.8 miles )

Latitude: 36.05 N, Longitude: 102.00 W

Area code: 806

Distribution of median household income in Cactus, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Cactus, TX in 2022
Cactus satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +1,011 (+66.2%).
Most common industries in Cactus, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (57.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
  • Construction (4.2%)
  • Leather & allied products (4.0%)
  • Truck transportation (3.5%)
  • Educational services (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (57.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.3%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Leather & allied products (5.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (56.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.6%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Public administration (3.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.1%)
  • Health care (3.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (1.7%)
Most common occupations in Cactus, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Food processing workers (29.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Food processing workers (28.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Food processing workers (31.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.1%)
  • Cashiers (3.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (2.4%)

Average climate in Cactus, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Cactus-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Texas state average. It is 19% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the Cactus city center .

On 3/18/1982, a category F4 tornado 15.3 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cactus-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 622% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 165.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 284.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 296.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 220.2 miles away from the city center
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 79.5 miles away from Cactus center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 165.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Moore County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Fires: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Cactus topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Cactus:

  • PANHANDLE HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; DUMAS, TX)
  • ACCESSCARE DUMAS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; DUMAS, TX)
  • MEMORIAL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DUMAS, TX)
  • MEMORIAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; DUMAS, TX)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPICE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; DUMAS, TX)
  • CANYON VIEW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DUMAS, TX)
  • GREAT PLAINS NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DUMAS, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cactus:

  • Amarillo College (about 60 miles; Amarillo, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,622)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 74 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 130 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 150 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 170 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Texas Tech University (about 171 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)
  • South Plains College (about 173 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)

Public elementary/middle school in Cactus:

  • CACTUS EL (Students: 546, Location: 100 S DR, Grades: PK-4)
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Moore County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

4.0 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

81.1%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Cactus:

Marital status in Cactus, TX
  • Never married: 44.7%
  • Now married: 48.3%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 1.0%
  • Divorced: 3.6%

For population 25 years and over in Cactus:

  • High school or higher: 26.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

38.7
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Cactus
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Religion statistics for Cactus, TX (based on Moore County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,86236
Other2,8374
Mainline Protestant1,4657
Catholic1,2393
None8,501-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Here:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Moore County:

5.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Here:

7.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Moore County:

8.3%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Moore County:

16.6%
State:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

41.8%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.5%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Cactus:

27.8
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

35.9%
State:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.0%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

24.3%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

50.8%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.9%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Cactus, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 16$73,483$55,1120$0
Police Protection - Officers 11$70,575$76,9910$0
Solid Waste Management 7$25,191$43,1853$2,159
Firefighters 4$22,128$66,3840$0
Judicial and Legal 3$5,093$20,3720$0
Police - Other 3$10,302$41,2081$166
Totals for Government 44$206,773$56,3934$2,326

Cactus government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $188,000 ($61.60)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($20.97)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($0.98)
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $647,000 ($211.99)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $531,000 ($173.98)
    Corrections - Other: $434,000 ($142.20)
    Police Protection: $389,000 ($127.46)
    General - Other: $285,000 ($93.38)
    Regular Highways: $281,000 ($92.07)
    Financial Administration: $113,000 ($37.02)
    General Public Buildings: $60,000 ($19.66)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($9.17)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($8.85)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $22,000 ($7.21)
    Public Welfare - Other: $19,000 ($6.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($2.62)
    Natural Resources - Other: $8,000 ($2.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($12.12)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $42,000 ($13.76)
    Corrections - Other: $16,000 ($5.24)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($2.29)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($0.98)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.33)

Cactus government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $333,000 ($109.11)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($2.62)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($6.88)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($12.45)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $115,000 ($37.68)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($16.71)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($3.28)
    Rents: $3,000 ($0.98)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($0.33)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.33)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $131,000 ($42.92)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($6.55)
    Highways: $4,000 ($1.31)
  • Tax - Property: $1,983,000 ($649.74)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $632,000 ($207.08)
    Motor Vehicle License: $125,000 ($40.96)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($24.90)
    Amusements Sales: $3,000 ($0.98)

Cactus government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($331.59)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $883,000 ($289.32)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($42.27)

Cactus government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($14.74)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($642.86)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($19.99)

Strongest AM radio stations in Cactus:

  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KDDD (800 AM; 0 kW; DUMAS, TX; Owner: NORTH RIVER INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTNZ (1010 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXIT (1240 AM; 1 kW; DALHART, TX; Owner: DALHART RADIO, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KPUR (1440 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cactus:

  • KDDD-FM (95.3 FM; DUMAS, TX; Owner: NORTH RIVER INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • KZRK-FM (107.9 FM; CANYON, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K219CC (91.7 FM; DUMAS, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KXIT-FM (95.9 FM; DALHART, TX; Owner: RADIO DALHART)

TV broadcast stations around Cactus:

  • KVII-TV (Channel 7; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: NVG-AMARILLO, LLC)
  • KACV-TV (Channel 2; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMARILLO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KCIT (Channel 14; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING OF AMARILLO LICENSE, INC.)
  • KFDA-TV (Channel 10; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: PANHANDLE TELECASTING CO.)
  • KAMR-TV (Channel 4; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF AMARILLO LICENSE, LLC)
Cactus fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Cactus fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 31.7mTotal length
  • 34,788Total average daily traffic
  • 16,065Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Cactus)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Schroeder Industrial Park Hwy 287n (Lat: 36.050306 Lon: -102.012111), Call Sign: KCC445,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.700 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2021, Expiration Date: 10/10/2031, Certifier: Denilson Molina, Registrant: The Coulter Group, Pllc, 1775 Eye Street, Nw, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 587-2718, Email:

  • 5.1 Mi Nne Of Jct Hwy 287 & Fm281 (Lat: 36.091139 Lon: -101.956833), Call Sign: WZV659,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.650 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2004, Expiration Date: 05/16/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/19/2014, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510

  • Tumbleweed M S 4 Mi Ne (Lat: 36.098083 Lon: -101.963222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 14 m, Call Sign: KKA661,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.8200 MHz, Grant Date: 08/30/2013, Expiration Date: 11/24/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/18/2022, Certifier: Suzette L O'Connor, Registrant: Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C., 2 North Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, Phone: (866) 775-5785, Email:

  • Cig/Tw Dumas - 10.2 Mi Ne (Lat: 36.098083 Lon: -101.963222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPVV797,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.450 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2002, Expiration Date: 09/16/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/11/2012, Certifier: Danny Hostetler, Registrant: Mona Lee & Associates, LLC, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Pmb 165, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (832) 230-1809, Fax: (713) 831-6899, Email:

  • Lat: 36.046694 Lon: -102.029667, Call Sign: WQOU669,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.812 MHz, 464.812 MHz, 463.487 MHz, 463.487 MHz, Grant Date: 01/15/2022, Expiration Date: 02/03/2032, Certifier: David D Sykes, Registrant: Wt Services, 4533 Canyon Drive, Hereford, TX 79110, Phone: (806) 372-6765, Fax: (806) 372-6767, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
Most common first names in Cactus, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Jose463.8 years
David255.1 years
Manuel269.4 years
Margarita235.5 years
Maria255.5 years
Mary255.5 years
Paul244.4 years
Most common last names in Cactus, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Rodriguez558.2 years
Ramirez377.3 years
Hill286.5 years
Garza257.5 years
Vargas276.0 years
Vasquez255.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cactus, TX
  • 57.5%Electricity
  • 42.5%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Cactus, TX
  • 52.6%Utility gas
  • 24.1%Electricity
  • 23.3%No fuel used


Cactus compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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