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Population in 2022: 652 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.6%
 
Males: 274  (42.0%)
Females: 378  (58.0%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79312.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,532 (it was $24,276 in 2000)
Amherst:

$51,532
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,811 (it was $9,911 in 2000)

Amherst city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $43,509 (it was $24,300 in 2000)
Amherst:

$43,509
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $107,491; detached houses: $110,758; mobile homes: $70,853

Median gross rent in 2022: $611.

March 2022 cost of living index in Amherst: 76.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 46.7%
(8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.6% for Black residents, 62.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 40.7% for other race residents, 56.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Amherst, TX (2022)
    • 72769.8%Hispanic
    • 23522.6%White alone
    • 706.7%Black alone
    • 50.5%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Two or more races

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According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Amherst, Texas as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Amherst is 407 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: American (9.0%), German (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.83 square miles.

Population density: 784 people per square mile   (low).

Amherst, Texas map

363 residents are foreign born (34.5% Latin America).

This city:

34.8%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Amherst city:

1.8% ($440)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lubbock, TX (43.7 miles , pop. 199,564).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (250.7 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (335.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Sudan, TX (2.7 miles ),
Littlefield, TX (2.8 miles ),
Earth, TX (3.9 miles ),
Springlake, TX (4.0 miles),
Spade, TX (4.1 miles),
Olton, TX (4.4 miles ),
Anton, TX (4.5 miles ),
South Sand Hills, TX (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 34.01 N, Longitude: 102.41 W

Area code: 806

Distribution of median household income in Amherst, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Amherst, TX in 2022
Amherst satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $88,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $113,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Amherst, TX residents
Average permit cost in Amherst, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +46 (+6.2%).
Most common industries in Amherst, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.3%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (31.0%)
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.8%)
  • Utilities (8.8%)
  • Educational services (7.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.6%)
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Public administration (12.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Private households (7.8%)
  • Food (6.4%)
Most common occupations in Amherst, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (19.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.8%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.3%)

Average climate in Amherst, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Amherst-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.0 miles away from the Amherst city center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1965, a category F4 tornado 17.1 miles away from the city center killed 4 people and injured 76 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Amherst-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 455% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 116.8 miles away from Amherst center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 264.2 miles away from Amherst center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 122.6 miles away from Amherst center
On 3/26/2020 at 15:16:27, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 5.9 mi) earthquake occurred 184.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 247.1 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 351.9 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 Lamb County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Amherst topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Amherst:

  • SOUTH PLAINS HOSPITAL CLINIC INC (1400 MAIN ST BOX 487)
  • AMHERST MANOR NURSING HOME (700 MAIN ST)
  • HARMONEE HOUSE (1400 MAIN ST)
  • LAMB COUNTY CARE CENTER (700 SOUTH MAIN STREET)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amherst:

  • South Plains College (about 31 miles; Levelland, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,007)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 42 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 42 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Texas Tech University (about 43 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 55 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 73 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Amarillo College (about 88 miles; Amarillo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,622)

Public high school in Amherst:

  • AMHERST SCHOOL (Students: 175, Location: 101 N MAIN ST, Grades: PK-12)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Amherst Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lamb 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:

2.7 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.7%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
34 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
30 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Amherst (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Amherst: The First National Bank Of Amherst at 100 Main, branch established on 1925/02/25. Info updated 2008/04/17: Bank assets: $20.5 mil, Deposits: $16.8 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: First Amherst Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Amherst:

Marital status in Amherst, TX
  • Never married: 24.1%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 13.8%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Amherst:

  • High school or higher: 74.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Amherst, TX (based on Lamb County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,72132
Catholic3,0133
Mainline Protestant1,3118
Black Protestant-1
Other-1
None1,932-
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: 6
Lamb County:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Lamb County:

5.07 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
This county:

6.51 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.1%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.5%
State:

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

12.0%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.8%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Amherst:

44.9%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

23.5%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.6%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Amherst:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.4%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Amherst:

51.9%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Amherst:

78.0%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Amherst, 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
Water Supply 2$6,672$40,0321$3,567
Other Government Administration 2$5,928$35,5684$871
Totals for Government 4$12,599$37,7975$4,438

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $187,000 ($286.81)
    Central Staff Services: $103,000 ($157.98)
    Water Utilities: $90,000 ($138.04)
    Solid Waste Management: $52,000 ($79.75)
    Regular Highways: $15,000 ($23.01)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $14,000 ($21.47)
    Financial Administration: $14,000 ($21.47)
    Health - Other: $10,000 ($15.34)
    Local Fire Protection: $6,000 ($9.20)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($6.13)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($3.07)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($1.53)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($19.94)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Toll Highways: $3,000 ($4.60)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $185,000 ($283.74)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $100,000 ($153.37)
    Other: $35,000 ($53.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($10.74)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $43,000 ($65.95)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $40,000 ($61.35)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.53)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $252,000 ($386.50)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $36,000 ($55.21)
  • Tax - Property: $113,000 ($173.31)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $22,000 ($33.74)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $317,000 ($486.20)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $292,000 ($447.85)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($38.34)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000 ($61.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Amherst:

  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KZZN (1490 AM; 1 kW; LITTLEFIELD, TX; Owner: EMIL MACHA)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJTV (950 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KVOP (1090 AM; 5 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLVT (1230 AM; 1 kW; LEVELLAND, TX; Owner: PAUL R. BEANE)
  • KCLR (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RALLS, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Amherst:

  • KAIQ (95.5 FM; WOLFFORTH, TX; Owner: LITTLEFIELD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KMUL-FM (103.1 FM; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Amherst:

  • KLBK-TV (Channel 13; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF TEXAS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJTV-TV (Channel 34; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)

Amherst fatal accident list:

Mar 24, 2016 11:34 PM, Cr-232/Bulldog Drive, Lat: 34.010939, Lon: -102.421189, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 6, 2013 10:56 AM, Us-84, Fm 37, Lat: 33.997792, Lon: -102.425253, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 28, 2011 01:48 PM, 5th St, Lat: 34.014117, Lon: -102.414006, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 11, 1978 11:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 6, 1976 02:10 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Mar 6, 1975 02:10 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Amherst)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • City Hall (Lat: 34.018139 Lon: -102.416028), Call Sign: KNHZ631, Licensee ID: L00309832,
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.1800 MHz, Grant Date: 09/16/2003, Expiration Date: 11/25/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/25/2014, Registrant: City Of Amherst, Amherst, TX 79312, Phone: (806) 246-3421

  • Nurses Station 7th And Main Sts (Lat: 34.003139 Lon: -102.413528), Call Sign: WGM295,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.000 MHz, 468.025 MHz, 468.050 MHz, 468.075 MHz, 468.100 MHz, 468.125 MHz, 468.150 MHz, 468.175 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2021, Expiration Date: 04/04/2031, Registrant: South Plains Emergency Medical Services, Inc., Lubbock, TX 79453-3597, Phone: (806) 791-2582, Fax: (806) 791-5260, Email:

  • From Int Hwy 37 & Fm 1055 3 Mi N On 1055 1 Mi W (Lat: 34.055639 Lon: -102.444917), Call Sign: KNBH598, Licensee ID: L00117036,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.350 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2001, Expiration Date: 12/21/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/25/2012, Registrant: Stanley Miller, Rt 1 Box 163a, Amherst, TX 79312, Phone: (806) 246-3614

  • 2.5 Mi Sse (Lat: 33.977583 Lon: -102.399083), Call Sign: KSV552,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.350 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2003, Expiration Date: 07/26/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2013, Registrant: Windstream Communications, Inc., 1101 17th Street, Nw, Suite 802, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 223-7664, Fax: (202) 223-7669, Email:

  • 10.4 Mi N Plant X (Lat: 34.166194 Lon: -102.410472), Call Sign: KNIH711,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.396 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/2023, Expiration Date: 01/25/2034, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • 2.5 Miles Sse (Lat: 33.977500 Lon: -102.399167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.2 m, Call Sign: WQFZ283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.875 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2016, Expiration Date: 11/14/2026, Certifier: Jay Jenkins, Registrant: J P Jenkins, Inc Dba South Plains Communications, 5811 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407, Phone: (806) 795-5823

  • 2190 Cr 135 (Lat: 34.020833 Lon: -102.443694), Call Sign: WRDL835,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.977 MHz, 159.862 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2019, Expiration Date: 05/30/2029, Certifier: Mike Campbell, Registrant: South Plains Communications, 5811 34th, Lubbock, TX 79407, Phone: (806) 795-5823, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • AMHERST, 2 Miles Nw Of Amherst On Us 84 (Lat: 34.010556 Lon: -102.442778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46.3 m, Call Sign: WPQQ552,
    Assigned Frequencies: 934.375 MHz, Grant Date: 06/03/2020, Expiration Date: 08/15/2030, Certifier: Glen P Thomas, Registrant: City Of Lubbock Radio Shop, Lubbock, TX 79457, Phone: (806) 775-2326, Fax: (806) 747-8908, Email:

  • AMHERST, 2 Miles No Of Amherst On Us 84 (Lat: 34.010556 Lon: -102.442778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 46.3 m, Call Sign: WPQS559,
    Assigned Frequencies: 933.375 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+11 more), Grant Date: 07/09/2020, Expiration Date: 09/19/2030, Certifier: Mark R Yearwood, Registrant: City Of Lubbock Radio Shop, Lubbock, TX 79457, Phone: (806) 775-2326, Fax: (806) 747-8908, Email:

  • AMHERST, 100 North Main St. (Lat: 34.017167 Lon: -102.409750), Type: Pole, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQNH497,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19320.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2011, Expiration Date: 02/07/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/10/2021, Certifier: Christopher M Brooks, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • KLN45 Amherst, 5.2 Miles Nw Of Littlefield Airport (Lat: 33.987306 Lon: -102.436833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: KLN45,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6805.00 MHz, 6795.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/16/2021, Expiration Date: 06/13/2031, Certifier: Wynona Quintana, Registrant: Kinder Morgan Inc., 1001 Lousiana Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: (866) 775-5785, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 2.5 Miles Sse Of Amherst (Lat: 33.977583 Lon: -102.399056), Call Sign: KWA660, Licensee ID: L00004399,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.510 MHz, Expiration Date: 07/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 12/17/1998, Registrant: Gte Southwest Incorporated, 2701 South Johnson, San Angelo, TX 76902


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KE5URI, Licensee ID: L01401479, Grant Date: 05/20/2008, Expiration Date: 05/20/2018, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2020, Certifier: Darrell L Priddy, Registrant: Darrell L Priddy, 1670 State Hwy 1055, Amherst, TX 79312

  • Call Sign: KJ4JZE, Licensee ID: L01471091, Grant Date: 04/12/2019, Expiration Date: 04/12/2029, Certifier: Sarah L Alexander, Registrant: Sarah L Alexander, 101 Wood Ave, Amherst, TX 79312

  • Call Sign: KD8KWC, Licensee ID: L01485312, Grant Date: 03/10/2021, Expiration Date: 03/10/2031, Certifier: Dakota B Epperson, Registrant: Dakota B Wilt, 406 Henderson St, Amherst, TX 79312

  • Call Sign: KG5MDT, Licensee ID: L02009140, Grant Date: 03/09/2016, Expiration Date: 03/09/2026, Certifier: Robert E Payne, Registrant: Robert E Payne, 2270 Cr 195, Amherst, TX 79312

  • Call Sign: KG5MDU, Licensee ID: L02009141, Grant Date: 03/09/2016, Expiration Date: 03/09/2026, Certifier: Christy R Payne, Registrant: Christy R Payne, 2270 Cr 195, Amherst, TX 79312


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CALLAIR A-5 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2905G, N2905G, N-2905G, Serial Number: 260, Year manufactured: 1959
    Registrant (Corporation): H And H Spraying Service, Po Box 513, Amherst, TX 79312
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/04/2017

Most common first names in Amherst, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1881.7 years
John1577.5 years
James1583.9 years
Mary1179.4 years
Willie979.7 years
Mildred682.7 years
Henry578.8 years
Mattie584.8 years
Charlie584.2 years
George476.3 years
Most common last names in Amherst, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Harmon1083.8 years
Long1068.4 years
Brantley976.5 years
Gonzales972.0 years
Moore781.5 years
Nix683.5 years
Nicholson677.8 years
White675.0 years
Tomes674.7 years
Young678.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Amherst, TX
  • 59.0%Utility gas
  • 41.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Amherst, TX
  • 75.0%Electricity
  • 19.6%Utility gas
  • 5.4%No fuel used


Amherst 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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