Childress, TX

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Population
5,650
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,870 ft
Median Home Value
$85,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$910/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,644
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Childress sits in the southeastern Texas Panhandle along U.S. 287, roughly halfway between Amarillo and Wichita Falls. As the county seat, it serves as the main hub for the surrounding area, with local schools, essential services, and a branch campus of Clarendon College. Life moves at a steady, unhurried pace rooted in ranching heritage and friendly neighborhood ties. Longtime traditions like the annual rodeo and the Greenbelt Bowl bring the community together throughout the year, giving Childress a down-to-earth feel for anyone looking for quiet, affordable small-town living.

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