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    OverviewWeatherHousingDemographicsJobsPoliticsCrimeTransportationEducationOutdoorsCulture
    1. Texas
    2. Cochran County

    Major cities or towns:

    Morton
    Cochran County, Texas is a rural county located in the southern High Plains region. The geography features flat, arable farmland with a semi-arid continental climate. The population is just over 3,000, predominantly white and Hispanic. The economy centers around agriculture, with cotton, sorghum, and cattle production as key industries. Cost of living is low, but job opportunities are limited. The public school system serves K-12 students, with no colleges or universities in the county. Healthcare access is limited, with the nearest major hospital about an hour away. Cultural attractions are sparse, but the area offers ample outdoor recreation like hunting, fishing, and hiking. Transportation relies on highways, with no major airports. Crime rates are generally low, but the remote, isolated nature of the county may not appeal to all. Overall, Cochran County provides a quiet, rural lifestyle, but with fewer amenities and economic opportunities than more populous areas.

    Demographics

    Population

    2,853

    Ethnicity %

    White
    36
    Black
    4
    Asian
    unknown
    Hispanic
    59

    Median Age

    unknown

    Density

    1 of 10

    4 / Mile²

    Avg Family Size

    3.3

    Religious

    92%

    Foreign Born

    17%

    Veterans

    6.4%

    Adult Smokers

    23%

    Adult Obesity

    44%

    Uninsured

    29%

    Excessive Drinking

    18%

    Poverty Rate

    14.2%

    Weather

    Sunlight

    7 hours winter dailyVery sunny

    Summer average temp

    89°F

    Winter max temp

    56°F

    Precipitation

    18 in.

    Snowfall (inches)

    6.5 (avg)

    Drought risk

    Moderate

    Earthquake risk

    Very Low

    Wildfire risk

    Low

    Tornado risk

    Very Low

    Hurricane risk

    Very Low

    Crime

    Rank: 6.0 of 10

    (crimes per 1,000 people yearly)

    Violent

    3 (1.7)

    Property

    9 (42)

    Assault

    3 (1.7)

    Larceny (theft)

    7 (25)

    Robbery

    (unknown; low population) (0.0)

    Burglary

    10 (15.3)

    Rape

    1 (0.00)

    Auto Theft

    5 (2.0)

    Murder

    (unknown; low population) (0.00)

    Arson

    10 (0.66)

    Driving deaths involving alcohol

    0%

    Politics and Law

    State politics

    Red (Republican)

    Abortion laws

    Illegal, limited exceptions

    Marijuana laws

    Illegal

    Gun Laws

    No Permits Required

    Democrat

    18%

    Republican

    80%

    State Tax Burden

    8.19%

    Cigarette Tax

    $1.41

    Jobs

    Income (per capita)

    $62,305

    Unemployment

    3.7%

    Employment

    60.2%

    Hours worked

    47.1

    Outdoors

    Natural Amenities

    3.9 / 10

    Water Area

    0.01%

    Near park?

    52%

    Beaches

    Not near the coast

    Mountains

    1-3 hours

    Tree Area

    4%

    Housing

    Home Ownership

    63%

    Median Home Price

    $60K

    Average Rent

    $536

    Internet over 25mbps

    86%

    Transportation

    Walkability

    unknown

    Cycling

    unknown

    Public Transit

    unknown

    Major Airport

    >2 hours

    Average Commute Time

    20

    Education

    K-12 Test Scores

    2 of 10  

    (avg: -0.30)

    College graduates

    8%

    Culture

    Arts scene

    unknown

    Food awards per 100k

    unknown