Hale Center, Texas

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Population in 2022: 2,016 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.9%
 
Males: 1,061  (52.7%)
Females: 955  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

51.1 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79041.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,645 (it was $28,240 in 2000)
Hale Center:

$46,645
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,858 (it was $12,873 in 2000)

Hale Center city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,853 (it was $32,600 in 2000)
Hale Center:

$96,853
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $100,507; detached houses: $109,884; mobile homes: $23,922

Median gross rent in 2022: $693.

March 2022 cost of living index in Hale Center: 77.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.8%
(12.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 39.6% for Black residents, 14.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.9% for other race residents, 6.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Hale Center, TX (2022)
    • 1,27266.4%Hispanic
    • 40020.9%White alone
    • 1568.1%Black alone
    • 1025.3%Two or more races

Races in Hale Center detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Hale Center, Texas as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hale Center is 622 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Hale Center by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(43.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(43.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
4
(190.3)
0
(0.0)
7
(304.5)
3
(130.4)
5
(222.6)
11
(501.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
6
(285.4)
13
(577.3)
6
(261.0)
8
(347.7)
35
(1,558)
17
(775.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
18
(856.3)
16
(710.5)
10
(435.0)
12
(521.5)
26
(1,158)
17
(775.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(133.2)
1
(43.5)
2
(86.9)
1
(44.5)
3
(136.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(44.5)
1
(45.6)
City-Data.com crime index92.379.5100.0199.9203.5196.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Hale Center, TX

Crime rate in Hale Center detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.34
Texas average:

2.05
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Ancestries: German (3.3%), English (3.2%), African (2.8%), Irish (2.1%), European (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.09 square miles.

Population density: 1,855 people per square mile   (low).

Hale Center, Texas map

211 residents are foreign born (10.9% Latin America).

This city:

11.0%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,889 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $871 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lubbock, TX (34.6 miles , pop. 199,564).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (263.8 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (304.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Plainview, TX (3.4 miles ),
Seth Ward, TX (3.7 miles ),
Edmonson, TX (3.9 miles),
Abernathy, TX (4.0 miles ),
Olton, TX (4.3 miles ),
Petersburg, TX (4.4 miles ),
Spade, TX (4.5 miles),
Kress, TX (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 34.06 N, Longitude: 101.85 W

Area code: 806

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $209,100
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $10,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $7,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $109,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Hale Center, TX residents
Average permit cost in Hale Center, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +189 (+9.1%).
Most common industries in Hale Center, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.4%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.5%)
  • Food (9.3%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.6%)
  • Food (14.1%)
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
  • Educational services (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.9%)
  • Educational services (19.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Food (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Hale Center, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Food processing workers (6.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Food processing workers (8.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)

Average climate in Hale Center, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Hale Center-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 90% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Hale Center city center killed 5 people and injured 51 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/11/1970, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.4 miles away from the city center killed 26 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hale Center-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 472% 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 94.9 miles away from Hale Center 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 276.6 miles away from the city 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 140.0 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 322.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 305.9 miles away from Hale Center center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 262.3 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 Hale County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Fires: 2, Storms: 2, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hale Center topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Hale Center:

  • HI PLAINS HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 203 W 4TH ST)
  • LEGENDS OF THE PLAINS (202 W 3RD ST)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Hale Center:

  • FMC DIALYSIS SERVICES PLAINVIEW (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; PLAINVIEW, TX)
  • AREA COMMUNITY HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; PLAINVIEW, TX)
  • PRAIRIE HOUSE LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PLAINVIEW, TX)
  • PLAINS CONVALESCENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PLAINVIEW, TX)
  • TEXAN NURSING AND REHAB OF PLAINVIEW LLC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PLAINVIEW, TX)
  • RILEY ARMSTRONG RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (Hospital, about 12 miles away; PLAINVIEW, TX)
  • AREA HOME CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; PLAINVIEW, TX)

Airports located in Hale Center:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hale Center:

  • Wayland Baptist University (about 11 miles; Plainview, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,526)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 33 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Texas Tech University (about 34 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)
  • South Plains College (about 46 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 64 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Amarillo College (about 78 miles; Amarillo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,622)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 87 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)

Public high schools in Hale Center:

Public elementary/middle schools in Hale Center:

  • AKIN EL (Students: 275, Location: N AVE K, Grades: PK-4)
  • CARR MIDDLE (Students: 192, Location: 410 W 12TH, Grades: 5-8)
See full list of schools located in Hale Center

Library in Hale Center:

  • HALE CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY INC (Operating income: $26,447; Location: 609 MAIN ST; 13,092 books; 296 audio materials; 1,003 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 41 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Hale Center: Hale Center Volunteer Fire Department (A), Ambulance Service of Hale Center (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hale County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Hale Center and their reported violations in the past:

TUNE MAYFIELD CAMP (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.9 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.4%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
42 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
48 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Hale Center (2011 data):

  • Vista Bank: Hale Center Branch at 701 Main Street, branch established on 1992/07/20. Info updated 2008/08/25: Bank assets: $226.7 mil, Deposits: $199.3 mil, headquarters in Ralls, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Mclaughlin Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Hale Center:

Marital status in Hale Center, TX
  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 45.7%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in Hale Center:

  • High school or higher: 63.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

19.5
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Hale Center
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Hale Center, TX (based on Hale County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant21,75069
Catholic9,0945
Mainline Protestant2,12210
Other5344
None2,773-
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: 5
Hale County:

1.41 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Hale County:

4.78 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
This county:

6.75 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hale County:

9.7%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.8%
Texas:

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

15.4%
State:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.0%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.4%
State:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.7
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Hale Center:

19.5%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.0%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Hale Center:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Hale Center:

32.3%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

54.2%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.5%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hale Center, 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
Other Government Administration 9$16,020$21,3606$235
Water Supply 4$14,922$44,7660$0
Police Protection - Officers 4$14,900$44,7000$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$1,466
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$669
Totals for Government 17$45,842$32,3599$2,369

Hale Center government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $3,000 ($1.49)
  • Tax - Property: $297,000 ($147.32)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $99,000 ($49.11)

Hale Center government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $33,247,000 ($16491.57)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $32,592,000 ($16166.67)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $655,000 ($324.90)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $604,000 ($299.60)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $483,000 ($239.58)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $121,000 ($60.02)

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

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $32,592,000 ($16166.67)

Businesses in Hale Center, TX

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Hale Center:

  • KVOP (1090 AM; 5 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KJTV (950 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KREW (1400 AM; 1 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCLR (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RALLS, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hale Center:

  • KHDY (97.3 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KBAH (90.5 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KRIA (103.9 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KKYN-FM (106.9 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KBTE (104.9 FM; TULIA, TX; Owner: DOVE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KPMB (88.5 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL EVANGELISM)
  • KFMX-FM (94.5 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLLL-FM (96.3 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KQBR (99.5 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZII-FM (102.5 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAIQ (95.5 FM; WOLFFORTH, TX; Owner: LITTLEFIELD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KXTQ-FM (93.7 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KKCL (98.1 FM; LORENZO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOHM (89.1 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY)
  • KWLD (91.5 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: WAYLAND BAPTIST COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Hale Center:

  • KLBK-TV (Channel 13; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF TEXAS LICENSE, LLC)
  • K59GC (Channel 59; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KPGD-LP (Channel 53; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)
  • KJTV-TV (Channel 34; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KTXT-TV (Channel 5; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY)
  • KCBD (Channel 11; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • K41CA (Channel 41; KRESS, TX; Owner: PANHANDLE TELECASTING CO.)
  • K25CP (Channel 25; KRESS, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF AMARILLO LICENSE, LLC)
  • K36CC (Channel 36; KRESS/PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: KVII OPERATING, L.P.)
  • KAMC (Channel 28; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: VHR LUBBOCK LICENSE, INC.)
Hale Center fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Hale Center fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 43.5mTotal length
  • $16,000Total costs
  • 70,408Total average daily traffic
  • 11,805Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Hale Center, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41960-1969
  • 81980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Hale Center, TX

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Hale Center)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

79 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Fm Rd 1914 (Lat: 34.065361 Lon: -101.776833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 74 m, Overall height: 76 m, Call Sign: WPKU774,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.775 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2007, Expiration Date: 07/25/2017, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2013, Certifier: Dallas Vanderhoof, Registrant: Venable LLP, 575 7th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 344-4679, Fax: (202) 344-8300, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Base Of Twr Approx 1 Mi Sw Of City Limits (Lat: 34.057583 Lon: -101.871278), Call Sign: KNAJ352,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.150 MHz, 463.175 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2021, 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:

  • Nurses Sta 203 W 4th St (Lat: 34.067861 Lon: -101.846833), Call Sign: WGM291,
    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: 05/23/2001, Expiration Date: 04/04/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/04/2011, Registrant: South Plains Emergency Medical Services, Inc., Lubbock, TX 79453-3597, Phone: (806) 791-2582, Fax: (806) 791-5260, Email:

  • 7 Mi Nnw (Lat: 34.164528 Lon: -101.863222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WNHE269,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.200 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2000, Expiration Date: 03/08/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2004, Certifier: Stan Nelson, Registrant: Cm White & Company, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (713) 834-1108, Fax: (713) 834-1155, Email:

  • 7 Mi Nnw (Lat: 34.164528 Lon: -101.863222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 92 m, Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WNRW454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.280 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/2000, Expiration Date: 04/10/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2004, Certifier: Stan Nelson, Registrant: Cm White & Company, 3730 Kirby Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77098, Phone: (713) 834-1108, Fax: (713) 834-1155, Email:

  • Hwy 1071 7 Mi Nw (Lat: 34.147028 Lon: -101.915167), Call Sign: KNDS999,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 09/15/2022, Expiration Date: 09/15/2032, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Lat: 34.064722 Lon: -101.844694, Call Sign: WQNJ230,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.167 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2020, Expiration Date: 02/18/2031, Certifier: Joshua Jones, Registrant: City Of Hale Center, 702 Main, Hale Center, TX 79041, Phone: (806) 839-2546, Fax: (806) 839-9970, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hale Center)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BEECH 58TC (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 123 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 126TK, N126TK, N-126TK, Serial Number: TK-126, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 12/17/2015
    Registrant (Corporation): J E L Farms Ltd, Po Box 900, Hale Center, TX 79041
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 327CP, N327CP, N-327CP, Serial Number: 73-30559, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 04/04/1973
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 937 Fm 1071, Hale Center, TX 79041
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 421C (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GTSI0-520-F-K (435 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 421HT, N421HT, N-421HT, Serial Number: 421C0297, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 05/11/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 04/19/2012
    Registrant (LLC): 421 Aviation LLC, 1170 Fm 179, Hale Center, TX 79041
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4484U, N4484U, N-4484U, Serial Number: 15060484, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 03/14/1964, Certificate Issue Date: 06/21/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Walter W Cox, 908 Southlawn St, Hale Center, TX 79041

Most common first names in Hale Center, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3174.5 years
James2374.9 years
William2175.4 years
Mary1583.4 years
Willie1179.0 years
Joe1076.3 years
Clara980.3 years
Ruby974.2 years
Robert974.9 years
Walter975.3 years
Most common last names in Hale Center, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis2079.1 years
Garcia1771.8 years
Johnson1778.1 years
Jones1479.1 years
Wilson1270.7 years
Williams1073.2 years
Martinez1073.8 years
Smith973.8 years
Laney985.2 years
Flores872.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hale Center, TX
  • 75.6%Utility gas
  • 23.6%Electricity
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hale Center, TX
  • 91.6%Utility gas
  • 8.4%Electricity


Hale Center compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age 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.

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  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in institutions for the deaf (population 1,000+)"
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