Amarillo, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 194,342 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
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.
| Population [details] | 194,342 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 71.4% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 515.62 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 20.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 61.25 °F/38.95 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 93.61 °F/73.47 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 41.58 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 147 |
| Cost of living [details] | 88 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Oklahoma City (232.59 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTERNATIONAL (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Religious activities |
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