Channing, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hartley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
279 Population 282/sq mi density
$95,000 Home Value $185,091 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 43.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Channing, TX

At a Glance

Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $185,091
Median Rent
$781/mo
33% below
43.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
31% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Channing Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Channing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
34%
Rent
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Channing a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Channing is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,091. Median rent is $781/month, with 43.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

23.3% of adults in Channing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Channing has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population279
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$46,254
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,246M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

Home Value$95,000
Rent$781
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$185,091
Housing Units155
Rent Burden43.1%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,480/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation3,801 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

Channing was founded in 1888.
The median home in Channing was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.