Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 23 min6:37 am – 9:00 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 55 min7:47 am – 5:43 pm
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People7,995 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.30 householdsSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting10.6% unemployment rate19% of adults are in the labour force, 1,322 employedMain industries: education and health care 66%, hospitality, food and recreation 10%, other services 9%Average commute 12 minutes41% drive alone, 4% take public transport, 42% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 93°F, lows 70°FColdest month January: highs 55°F, lows 30°F19 in of rain a yearwettest month June7 in of snow a year, on about 6 days91 days above 90°F, 61 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Lubbock Wfo station, 4 mi away; snow from Lubbock
Nearby landmarksTexas Tech Universitycollege · under a mileWayland Baptist University - Lubbock Campuscollege · 2.3 miCanyon Lake Number 2lake · 1.8 miCanyon Lake Number 3lake · 2.0 miLubbock Terminal Reservoirreservoir · 7.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsTech Terrace Parkpark · under a mileRodgers Parkrecreation area · 1.0 miMuleshoe National Wildlife Refugenational wildlife refuge · 28.7 mi · 653 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighLubbock County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsDrought Very HighHail Very HighStrong wind Very HighWinter weather Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality93% of days had good air in 2025314 of 338 days measured22 moderate, 1 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 24, worst day 167main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Lubbock County monitors, TX
Drinking waterLubbock Public Water Systemserves 275,041 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation3,219 ft981 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalUMC Children's Hospitalunder a milePost officeDowntown Lubbock Post Office1.8 miTown hallCitizens Tower - Lubbock's City Hall1.8 miPoliceTexas Tech University Police Departmentunder a mileFire stationLubbock Fire Department Station 41.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi15 schools8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 otherElementaryNew Life Academy Christian Schoolunder a mileElementaryMcWhorter Elementary Schoolunder a mileElementaryRoscoe Wilson Elementary School1.0 miCollegeTexas Tech Universityunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportLubbock Preston Smith International Airport LBB6.2 miInterstateI-272.3 miUS highwayUS 82under a mileCoachLubbock Citibus Dt Transfer PlazaFlixBus2.0 miTransit89 stops within a mileCitibus, SPARTAN Public TransportationSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 79406 ZIP area.
