Groom, Texas

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Population in 2022: 548 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.6%
 
Males: 262  (47.9%)
Females: 286  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

46.5 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79039.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,410 (it was $31,705 in 2000)
Groom:

$51,410
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,692 (it was $15,593 in 2000)

Groom town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $113,747 (it was $50,300 in 2000)
Groom:

$113,747
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $141,935; detached houses: $148,649; mobile homes: $48,296

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,066.

March 2022 cost of living index in Groom: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.5%
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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Groom is 334 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (43.1%), Irish (7.3%), Polish (7.3%), American (5.5%), Czech (5.5%), English (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.75 square miles.

Population density: 727 people per square mile   (low).

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3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.7%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Groom town:

1.3% ($645)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Amarillo, TX (41.7 miles , pop. 173,627).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (202.4 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (298.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Claude, TX (4.0 miles ),
Howardwick, TX (4.0 miles ),
White Deer, TX (4.0 miles ),
Panhandle, TX (4.3 miles ),
Clarendon, TX (4.7 miles ),
Lefors, TX (4.9 miles ),
Pampa, TX (5.0 miles ),
Skellytown, TX (5.1 miles )

Latitude: 35.20 N, Longitude: 101.11 W

Area code: 806

Distribution of median household income in Groom, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Groom, TX in 2022
Groom satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $237,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $231,200
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $227,900
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $166,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Groom, TX residents
Average permit cost in Groom, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Groom, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.6%)
  • Construction (12.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.9%)
  • Construction (18.7%)
  • Educational services (7.9%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (28.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Groom, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.3%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)

Average climate in Groom, Texas

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Tornado activity:

Groom-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/8/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Groom town center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/18/1970, a category F4 tornado 25.9 miles away from the town center killed 16 people and injured 42 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Groom-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 577% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 249.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 151.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 245.9 miles away from Groom center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 161.2 miles away from Groom center
On 2/15/1974 at 13:33:49, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 92.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 238.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Carson County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Fires: 2, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Groom topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Groom:

  • PALO DURO NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CLAUDE, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Groom:

  • Amarillo College (about 42 miles; Amarillo, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,622)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 49 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Wayland Baptist University (about 79 miles; Plainview, TX; FT enrollment: 5,526)
  • Western Oklahoma State College (about 108 miles; Altus, OK; FT enrollment: 2,054)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 121 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • Texas Tech University (about 121 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)
  • Vernon College (about 125 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)

Public high school in Groom:

  • GROOM SCHOOL (Students: 135, Location: 304 W 3RD, Grades: KG-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Groom:

See full list of schools located in Groom

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Newspaper - The Groom News - Owner - Phillip J. Miller

Points of interest:

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Notable location: City of Groom Volunteer Ambulance Service (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Chalet Inn (610 Eastern Avenue).

Birthplace of: Steve Haskins - Professional golfer.

Carson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.8%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

1.6%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Groom (2011 data):

  • The State National Bank of Groom: The State National Bank Of Groom at 99 Broadway, branch established on 1925/05/01. Info updated 2006/08/30: Bank assets: $40.8 mil, Deposits: $37.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Groom Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Groom:

Marital status in Groom, TX
  • Never married: 17.6%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Groom:

  • High school or higher: 90.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Groom, TX (based on Carson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,28913
Mainline Protestant8823
Catholic6283
Other2-
None1,381-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Carson County:

3.17 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Carson County:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:

6.33 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

9.50 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.5%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Carson County:

27.2%
State:

26.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Groom:

49.6%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Groom:

44.5%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.6%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

12.6%
State:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Groom:

36.6%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

53.6%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

74.9%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Groom, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$3,671$44,0520$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,574$42,8881$2,121
Health 1$6,860$82,3201$332
Sewerage 1$4,945$59,3400$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$100
Totals for Government 4$19,050$57,1503$2,553

Groom government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $281,000 ($512.77)
    Health - Other: $209,000 ($381.39)
    Regular Highways: $102,000 ($186.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $99,000 ($180.66)
    Water Utilities: $92,000 ($167.88)
    Financial Administration: $40,000 ($72.99)
    General Public Buildings: $26,000 ($47.45)
    Central Staff Services: $22,000 ($40.15)
    Housing and Community Development: $16,000 ($29.20)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($14.60)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($1.82)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($1.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($10.95)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $3,000 ($5.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $215,000 ($392.34)

Groom government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $102,000 ($186.13)
    Hospital Public: $49,000 ($89.42)
    Sewerage: $46,000 ($83.94)
    Other: $20,000 ($36.50)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Sewerage: $189,000 ($344.89)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Health and Hospitals: $36,000 ($65.69)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $6,000 ($10.95)
    General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($9.12)
    Rents: $4,000 ($7.30)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.82)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $112,000 ($204.38)
  • Tax - Property: $192,000 ($350.36)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $122,000 ($222.63)

Groom government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $148,000 ($270.07)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $148,000 ($270.07)

Groom government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $229,000 ($417.88)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,000 ($9.12)

Businesses in Groom, TX

  • Dairy Queen: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Groom:

  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KTNZ (1010 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIXZ (940 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KPUR (1440 AM; 5 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KGRO (1230 AM; 1 kW; PAMPA, TX; Owner: PAMPA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Groom:

  • KEFH (99.3 FM; CLARENDON, TX; Owner: ROHO BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KQFX (104.3 FM; BORGER, TX; Owner: AMIGO RADIO, LTD.)
  • KARX (95.7 FM; CLAUDE, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KZRK-FM (107.9 FM; CANYON, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KXGL (100.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: FEUER/MCCORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KGNC-FM (97.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KMXJ-FM (94.1 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KACV-FM (89.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMARILLO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KATP (101.9 FM; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KAXH (90.9 FM; PAMPA, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Groom:

  • KACV-TV (Channel 2; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: AMARILLO JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KVII-TV (Channel 7; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: NVG-AMARILLO, LLC)
  • KCIT (Channel 14; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING OF AMARILLO LICENSE, INC.)
  • KFDA-TV (Channel 10; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: PANHANDLE TELECASTING CO.)
  • KAMR-TV (Channel 4; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF AMARILLO LICENSE, LLC)

Groom fatal accident list:

Jan 2, 1978 06:05 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 233ft / 71.1mTotal length
  • 74,537Total average daily traffic
  • 33,054Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Groom, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 131970-1979
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Groom, TX

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Groom)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Groom, TX)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB5RQV, Licensee ID: L00450364, Grant Date: 02/03/2023, Expiration Date: 02/03/2033, Certifier: Kenneth D Payton, Registrant: Kenneth D Payton, Groom, TX 79039

  • Call Sign: KD5IMK, Licensee ID: L00166234, Grant Date: 10/23/1999, Expiration Date: 10/23/2009, Cancellation Date: 10/25/2011, Certifier: Terrence R Eatmon, Registrant: Terrence R Eatmon, 707 Ware St, Groom, TX 79039-0173

  • Call Sign: KI5FAJ, Licensee ID: L02269991, Grant Date: 06/03/2019, Expiration Date: 06/03/2029, Certifier: Justin T Watson, Registrant: Justin T Watson, Groom, TX 79039

  • Call Sign: KJ5DMU, Licensee ID: L02730865, Grant Date: 12/06/2023, Expiration Date: 12/06/2033, Certifier: Justin W Britten, Registrant: Justin W Britten, 300 Fm 2880, Groom, TX 79039



FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Groom)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Most common first names in Groom, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1183.0 years
James1076.2 years
William981.0 years
Mary877.4 years
George774.2 years
Walter776.7 years
Robert668.2 years
Carl473.5 years
Elizabeth479.0 years
Helen475.8 years
Most common last names in Groom, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Britten1377.5 years
Babcock868.4 years
Homer778.1 years
Brown774.5 years
Blackwell675.0 years
Fields681.2 years
Pool680.3 years
Burgin577.4 years
Kuehler576.4 years
Koetting578.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Groom, TX
  • 76.7%Utility gas
  • 23.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Groom, TX
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Groom compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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