What are the schools like in Childress, TX?

Childress is served primarily by CHILDRESS ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Childress?

The median household income in Childress, TX is $55,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.9%.

What is the weather like in Childress, TX?

Childress has an average high temperature of 54.6°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.5 inches.

Childress, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Childress, TX affordable or expensive?

Childress's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Childress is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,600 and the median rent is $858 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Childress, TX?

Childress has a violent crime rate of 155.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 518.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Childress, TX a Good Place to Live?

Childress is a small town of 5,786 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,500 and a 9.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Childress stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Childress is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Childress city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.1

Childress's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Childress costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Childress, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$858	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Childress's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

155.6 /100k

Property Crime

518.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Childress is served primarily by CHILDRESS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Childress, TX	National Avg
School District	CHILDRESS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Childress sees average highs of 54.6°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 23.7 inches of annual precipitation and 5.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Childress, TX
Average High — January	54.6°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	23.7"
Annual Snowfall	5.5"

Demographics

Metric	Childress, TX	National Avg
Population	5,786	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	18.3%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Childress

Childress, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79201

Childress vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Childress, TX affordable or expensive?

Childress's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Childress roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,600 and median rent is $858/month.

What is the crime rate in Childress, TX?

Childress's violent crime rate is 155.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 518.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Childress?

Public schools in Childress are operated by CHILDRESS ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Childress, TX a good place to live?

Childress, TX has a population of 5,786, a median household income of $55,500, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Childress?

Childress averages 54.6°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.7 inches with about 5.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Childress?

Childress, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79201.

What is the population of Childress?

The population of Childress, Texas is 5,786 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Childress?

Key numbers for living in Childress: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $95,600, median household income $55,500, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Childress side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.