Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 32 min6:33 am – 9:06 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 47 min7:53 am – 5:39 pm
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People12,019 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.34,633 householdsMedian household income $112,541Median home value $362,300Median rent $1,208 a month90% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $5,611 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting1.5% unemployment rate65% of adults are in the labour force, 5,855 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, manufacturing 10%, transport, warehousing and utilities 9%Average commute 22 minutes82% drive alone, 5% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages41% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 17% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 92%, Spanish 7%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModeratePotter County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighHail Very HighTornado Relatively HighStrong wind Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality94% of days had good air in 2025301 of 320 days measured19 moderate daysMedian index 16, worst day 85main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Potter County monitors, TX
Internet at home95% of households have a broadband subscription79% have cable, fibre or DSL7% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterAmarillo Municipal Water Systemserves 201,291 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
