Lubbock, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 208,782 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Warm days and cool nights are common in Lubbock’s semiarid climate.
Geography
The city is located in west Texas.
Cultural Attractions
Lubbock boasts three universities, one college, and too many museums and attractions to count, though standouts include the American Wind Power Center and the American Museum of Agriculture.
Recreation
Lubbock’s Mackenzie Park/Prairie Dog Town is one of the last prairie dog colonies in the nation, and the Yellow House Canyon Lakes diagonally wind through Lubbock.
Fun Fact
Buddy Holly was born in Lubbock in 1936, which is celebrated with the city’s Buddy Holly Statue and the Buddy Holly Center.
| Population [details] | 208,782 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 73.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 388.41 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 31.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 60.4 °F/39.45 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 93.23 °F/72.9 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 39.65 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 161 |
| Cost of living [details] | 87.4 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Fort Worth (262.16 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LUBBOCK PRESTON SMITH INTERNATIONAL (8.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Movie theaters, Religious activities, Wineries |
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