Climate
The city's flat topography leads to windy winters.
Geography
Amarillo is located in the center of the Texas panhandle.
Cultural Attractions
Amarillo boasts the Cadillac Ranch, a display of old Cadillacs buried nose-down in a field, standing at the same angle as the Great Pyramids of Cheops.
Recreation
The Palo Duro Canyon State Park features 120-mile-long canyon, and offers horseback riding and hiking.
Fun Fact
Amarillo's Big Texan Steak Ranch gives out free 72-ounce steak dinners to anyone who can finish the steak in an hour.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 188,756
- Population under 55:
- 76.8%
- Population over 55:
- 23.2%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Oklahoma City
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 93°F July High, 38°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $37,260
- Median home price:
- $103,750
- Average property tax:
- $2,254
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 6.1%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 54
- Middle schools:
- 21
- High schools:
- 13
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 1
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 9/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 9/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 13/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 1083
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