Sagerton, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 252.
Males: 121  (48.3%)
Females: 131  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

47.1 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip code: 79553

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,770 (it was $23,929 in 2000)
Sagerton:

$52,770
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,337 (it was $17,310 in 2000)

Sagerton CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $130,180 (it was $54,800 in 2000)
Sagerton:

$130,180
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $115,706; detached houses: $118,384; townhouses or other attached units: $59,248; mobile homes: $79,222
March 2022 cost of living index in Sagerton: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Sagerton, TX (2000)
    • 24883.8%White alone
    • 4013.5%Hispanic
    • 51.7%Black alone
    • 31.0%Two or more races

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

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1634 feet

Land area: 150.1 square miles.

Population density: 1.7 people per square mile   (very low).

Sagerton, Texas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sagerton CCD:

0.8% ($427)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Abilene, TX (41.1 miles , pop. 115,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (148.8 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (179.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Stamford, TX (2.7 miles ),
Rule, TX (3.3 miles ),
Haskell, TX (3.5 miles ),
Hamlin, TX (4.2 miles ),
Anson, TX (4.4 miles ),
Rochester, TX (4.4 miles ),
Lueders, TX (4.6 miles ),
Aspermont, TX (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 33.03 N, Longitude: 99.87 W

Distribution of median household income in Sagerton, TX in 2022
Sagerton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Sagerton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (33.1%)
  • Educational services (17.7%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (52.6%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.6%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3.9%)
  • Food (2.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (37.5%)
  • Public administration (16.7%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Sagerton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (24.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (39.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.2%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Top executives (2.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (25.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (22.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.2%)

Average climate in Sagerton, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sagerton-area historical tornado activity is near Texas state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/26/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Sagerton place center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/13/1953, a category F4 tornado 17.8 miles away from the place center killed 17 people and injured 25 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sagerton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 448% 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 51.8 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 247.9 miles away from Sagerton center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 288.3 miles away from Sagerton 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 280.2 miles away from Sagerton 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 194.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/11/2011 at 12:27:44, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 53.6 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 Haskell County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Sagerton:

  • COMMUNITY CARE CENTER OF STAMFORD (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; STAMFORD, TX)
  • TEAKWOOD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; STAMFORD, TX)
  • SAGEBRUSH LIVING CENTER (Hospital, about 9 miles away; STAMFORD, TX)
  • STAMFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; STAMFORD, TX)
  • STAMFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; STAMFORD, TX)
  • HASKELL NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HASKELL, TX)
  • HASKELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; HASKELL, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sagerton:

  • Abilene Christian University (about 40 miles; Abilene, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,025)
  • Cisco College (about 68 miles; Cisco, TX; FT enrollment: 2,687)
  • Vernon College (about 85 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • Midwestern State University (about 98 miles; Wichita Falls, TX; FT enrollment: 4,901)
  • Howard College (about 107 miles; Big Spring, TX; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • Tarleton State University (about 112 miles; Stephenville, TX; FT enrollment: 8,882)
  • Angelo State University (about 116 miles; San Angelo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,019)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Flat Top Ranch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Capron Cemetery (1), Stamford Cemetery (2), Highland Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Turkey Paint Creek (A), Red Paint Creek (B), Dudleys Creek (C), Willow Creek (D), Gyp Creek (E), Deadman Branch (F), Coon Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Haskell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.2%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

7.6%
Whole state:

15.4%

For population 15 years and over in Sagerton:

Marital status in Sagerton, TX
  • Never married: 9.9%
  • Now married: 65.9%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 20.6%
  • Divorced: 3.6%

For population 25 years and over in Sagerton:

  • High school or higher: 74.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.5
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sagerton, TX (based on Haskell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,92125
Catholic5771
Mainline Protestant5574
Other1-
None--
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: 3
Haskell County:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Haskell County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Haskell County:

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Haskell County:

11.48 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.6%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Haskell County:

27.1%
Texas:

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

15.2%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Sagerton:

  • KVRP (1400 AM; 1 kW; STAMFORD, TX; Owner: ROLLINS PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KEAN (1470 AM; 5 kW; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sagerton:

  • KVRP-FM (97.1 FM; HASKELL, TX; Owner: ROLLING PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KOES (106.9 FM; STAMFORD, TX; Owner: TEXAS GULFWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KCDD (103.7 FM; HAMLIN, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHYS (100.7 FM; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KEAN-FM (105.1 FM; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHXS (102.7 FM; MERKEL, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Sagerton:

  • KIDT-LP (Channel 43; STAMFORD, TX; Owner: SAGE BROADCASTING CORP./KIDY-TV)

Sagerton fatal accident list:

May 22, 1994 06:15 PM, 283, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
Sep 26, 1994 05:05 PM, 286, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB5GXO, Licensee ID: L01143207, Grant Date: 03/06/2018, Expiration Date: 05/22/2028, Cancellation Date: 11/24/2018, Certifier: Bruce W Toney, Registrant: Bruce W Toney, 2324 State Highway 283, Sagerton, TX 79548

  • Call Sign: W5BT, Previous Call Sign: KB5GXO, Licensee ID: L01143207, Grant Date: 11/24/2018, Expiration Date: 11/24/2028, Certifier: Bruce W Toney, Registrant: Bruce W Toney, 2324 State Highway 283, Sagerton, TX 79548


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: JERRY D HALL KITFOX SUPER SPORT 7 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 817JH, N817JH, N-817JH, Serial Number: KA11251204, Certificate Issue Date: 03/21/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Jerry D Hall, 507 County Road 482, Sagerton, TX 79548

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sagerton, TX
  • 49.2%Electricity
  • 35.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.5%Utility gas
  • 7.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sagerton, TX
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Electricity
  • 16.7%Other fuel


Sagerton compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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