Olton, Texas

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Population in 2022: 1,935 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.4%
 
Males: 965  (49.9%)
Females: 970  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

38.8 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 79064.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,661 (it was $24,010 in 2000)
Olton:

$56,661
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,832 (it was $10,189 in 2000)

Olton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,299 (it was $29,900 in 2000)
Olton:

$91,299
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $108,119; detached houses: $113,261; mobile homes: $54,374

Median gross rent in 2022: $840.

March 2022 cost of living index in Olton: 78.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.9%
(6.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 12.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 1.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Olton, TX (2022)
    • 1,32773.9%Hispanic
    • 41723.2%White alone
    • 231.3%Black alone
    • 160.9%American Indian alone
    • 80.4%Two or more races

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According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Olton, Texas as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Olton is 393 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Olton by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(47.7)
2
(95.7)
2
(97.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
6
(280.8)
5
(225.7)
4
(176.8)
5
(219.4)
8
(358.1)
1
(45.9)
7
(326.6)
4
(188.6)
3
(143.1)
5
(238.4)
2
(95.7)
9
(440.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
8
(374.4)
7
(316.0)
9
(397.9)
7
(307.2)
11
(492.4)
3
(137.8)
13
(606.6)
3
(141.4)
7
(333.8)
16
(763.0)
18
(861.2)
16
(783.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
14
(655.1)
12
(541.8)
7
(309.5)
5
(219.4)
10
(447.6)
15
(689.0)
16
(746.6)
4
(188.6)
7
(333.8)
12
(572.2)
16
(765.6)
27
(1,322)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(90.3)
2
(88.4)
3
(131.6)
0
(0.0)
2
(91.9)
4
(186.7)
1
(47.1)
1
(47.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(47.8)
4
(195.8)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(46.8)
1
(45.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(47.1)
0
(0.0)
5
(238.4)
4
(191.4)
4
(195.8)
City-Data.com crime index108.696.282.784.7124.053.7152.658.969.1162.1190.4289.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Olton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.96
Texas average:

2.02
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Ancestries: Irish (2.3%), American (1.4%), German (1.4%), English (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.36 square miles.

Population density: 1,424 people per square mile   (low).

Olton, Texas map

185 residents are foreign born (10.2% Latin America).

This city:

10.3%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,392 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $605 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lubbock, TX (45.1 miles , pop. 199,564).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (262.6 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (322.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Springlake, TX (3.2 miles),
Hart, TX (3.8 miles ),
Edmonson, TX (3.9 miles),
Earth, TX (4.0 miles ),
Spade, TX (4.3 miles),
Hale Center, TX (4.3 miles ),
Amherst, TX (4.4 miles ),
Littlefield, TX (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 34.18 N, Longitude: 102.14 W

Area code: 806

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $59,400
  • 2014: 6 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $39,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $117,400
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $117,400
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $55,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Olton, TX residents
Average permit cost in Olton, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +173 (+8.2%).
Most common industries in Olton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.1%)
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.8%)
  • Food (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (31.0%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.2%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Warehousing & storage (5.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (25.0%)
  • Health care (22.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Olton, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (19.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Food processing workers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)

Average climate in Olton, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Olton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the Olton city center killed 5 people and injured 51 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1957, a category F4 tornado 17.9 miles away from the city center injured 7 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Olton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 472% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 112.1 miles away from Olton center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 139.3 miles away from Olton center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 279.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 332.3 miles away from Olton center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 318.8 miles away from Olton center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 246.0 miles away from Olton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lamb County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 4, Fires: 2, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Olton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Olton:

  • RUNNINGWATER DRAW CARE CENTER INC (800 W 13TH ST)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Olton:

  • Wayland Baptist University (about 24 miles; Plainview, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,526)
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (about 43 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 3,269)
  • South Plains College (about 44 miles; Levelland, TX; FT enrollment: 7,007)
  • Texas Tech University (about 45 miles; Lubbock, TX; FT enrollment: 29,251)
  • West Texas A & M University (about 57 miles; Canyon, TX; FT enrollment: 6,820)
  • Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (about 70 miles; Portales, NM; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • Amarillo College (about 72 miles; Amarillo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,622)

Public high school in Olton:

  • OLTON H S (Location: 700 AVE G, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Olton:

  • OLTON J H (Students: 177, Location: 700 AVE G, Grades: 6-8)
  • WEBB EL (Location: 801 AVE G, Grades: PK-5)
See full list of schools located in Olton

Library in Olton:

  • OLTON AREA LIBRARY (Operating income: $79,955; Location: 701 MAIN ST; 7,560 books; 145 audio materials; 747 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 7 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Olton Volunteer Ambulance Association (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Jerry Sisemore - Football player.

Lamb 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 city:

2.9 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

72.0%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.2%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
70 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
69 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Olton (2011 data):

  • Security State Bank: Olton Branch at 816 Main Street, branch established on 1958/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $107.9 mil, Deposits: $95.7 mil, headquarters in Littlefield, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Xit Bancshares, Inc.
  • Happy State Bank: Olton Branch at 612 Main Street, branch established on 1929/09/29. Info updated 2011/07/12: Bank assets: $1,840.0 mil, Deposits: $1,625.4 mil, headquarters in Happy, TX, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 29 total offices, Holding Company: Happy Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Olton:

Marital status in Olton, TX
  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 50.1%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Olton:

  • High school or higher: 77.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 7.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.9
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Olton
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Olton, TX (based on Lamb County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,72132
Catholic3,0133
Mainline Protestant1,3118
Black Protestant-1
Other-1
None1,932-
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: 6
This county:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Lamb County:

5.07 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Lamb County:

6.51 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.1%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Lamb County:

27.5%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.0%
State:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.0%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Olton:

44.7%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Olton:

28.7
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Olton:

20.1%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Olton:

10.1%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Olton:

6.8
Texas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Olton:

30.6%
State:

33.1%

General health condition:
Here:

53.5%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.2%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Olton, 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 6$20,194$40,3880$0
Other Government Administration 4$14,010$42,0300$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$9,260$55,5601$3,089
Solid Waste Management 2$6,249$37,4940$0
Police - Other 1$2,002$24,0240$0
Judicial and Legal 1$5,350$64,2000$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,682$32,1841$613
Firefighters 0$0 37$1,748
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$531
Totals for Government 17$59,746$42,17440$5,982

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $484,000 ($250.13)
    Solid Waste Management: $298,000 ($154.01)
    Central Staff Services: $197,000 ($101.81)
    Police Protection: $178,000 ($91.99)
    Local Fire Protection: $124,000 ($64.08)
    General - Other: $123,000 ($63.57)
    Parks and Recreation: $86,000 ($44.44)
    Sewerage: $86,000 ($44.44)
    Health - Other: $58,000 ($29.97)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $28,000 ($14.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $320,000 ($165.37)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $266,000 ($137.47)
    Sewerage: $83,000 ($42.89)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $487,000 ($251.68)
  • Tax - Property: $353,000 ($182.43)
    Public Utilities Sales: $236,000 ($121.96)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $60,000 ($31.01)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $704,000 ($363.82)

Businesses in Olton, TX

  • Dairy Queen: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Olton:

  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KVOP (1090 AM; 5 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KIJN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FARWELL, TX; Owner: METROPOLITIAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KJTV (950 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KZZN (1490 AM; 1 kW; LITTLEFIELD, TX; Owner: EMIL MACHA)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KREW (1400 AM; 1 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCLR (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RALLS, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Olton:

  • KBTE (104.9 FM; TULIA, TX; Owner: DOVE MEDIA, INC.)
  • KHDY (97.3 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KBAH (90.5 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KAIQ (95.5 FM; WOLFFORTH, TX; Owner: LITTLEFIELD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KKYN-FM (106.9 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KRIA (103.9 FM; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Olton:

  • KLBK-TV (Channel 13; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF TEXAS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJTV-TV (Channel 34; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • K59GC (Channel 59; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KPGD-LP (Channel 53; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CASTING, INC.)
Olton fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Olton fatal accident list:

Feb 15, 1997 09:40 AM, 70, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 20, 1981 10:00 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 13, 1978 02:55 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

41 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Olton)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • OLTON, .5 Mi W Of Hwy Fm 168, 5.5 Mi S (Lat: 34.101944 Lon: -102.143889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 98.1 m, Call Sign: WPYT425,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.825 MHz, Grant Date: 09/19/2023, Expiration Date: 10/21/2033, Certifier: Jay Jenkins, Registrant: South Plains Communications, 5811 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407, Phone: (806) 795-5823, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • Hwy 168 N (Lat: 34.205361 Lon: -102.124083), Call Sign: KVP589,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.145 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2015, Expiration Date: 07/02/2025, Registrant: South Plains Communication, 5811 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79407, Phone: (806) 795-5823, Email:

  • 611 W 8th (Lat: 34.180917 Lon: -102.135194), Call Sign: WYV260,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.955 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2024, Expiration Date: 03/01/2034, Registrant: City Of Olton, 900 Main, Olton, TX 79064, Phone: (806) 285-2611, Fax: (806) 285-2139, Email:

  • City Hall Roof (Lat: 34.180917 Lon: -102.147694), Call Sign: KNIF841,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.625 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2023, Expiration Date: 01/10/2034, Registrant: City Of Olton, Olton, TX 79064, Phone: (806) 285-2611, Email:

  • Hwy 70 E (Lat: 34.187583 Lon: -102.131583), Call Sign: KZF405, Licensee ID: L00089001,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.540 MHz, Grant Date: 07/20/1995, Expiration Date: 09/18/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2000, Registrant: Thompson Implement Inc, Olton, TX 79064, Phone: (806) 285-2636

  • Hwy 70 Fm 2284 6 Mi N (Lat: 34.297583 Lon: -102.036306), Call Sign: KBH337, Licensee ID: L00128540,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.000 MHz, Grant Date: 02/02/2002, Expiration Date: 01/17/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2012, Registrant: Leon Griffin, Hc 4 Box 39, Olton, TX 79064

  • Lat: 34.182917 Lon: -102.136944, Call Sign: WQXK536,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.550 MHz, 451.600 MHz, 464.587 MHz, 469.237 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2016, Expiration Date: 03/31/2026, Certifier: Bub Mciver, Registrant: South Plains Communications, 5811 34th St. Ste D, Lubbock, TX 79407, Phone: (806) 795-5823, Fax: (806) 795-2444, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5120G, N5120G, N-5120G, Serial Number: 28-4937, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 05/03/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 04/10/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Monty L Mcfadden, Po Box 407, Olton, TX 79064, Other Owners: Robert C Ballard
  • Aircraft: BEECH B36TC (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 66532, N66532, N-66532, Serial Number: EA-351, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 04/15/1983
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 407, Olton, TX 79064
  • Aircraft: BEECH J35 (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7219B, N7219B, N-7219B, Serial Number: D-5558, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 04/16/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 07/10/1991
    Registrant (Corporation): Del Tex Flyers Inc, 390 County Road C, Olton, TX 79064
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172L (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7848G, N7848G, N-7848G, Serial Number: 17259548, Airworthiness Date: 11/11/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 02/08/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Delbert L Howell, 370 County Road 50, Olton, TX 79064
  • Aircraft: FLOYD BERT BF-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 900F, N900F, N-900F, Serial Number: 1A, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 12/19/1990
    Registrant (Individual): Danny L Howell, 390 Crc, Olton, TX 79064
  • Aircraft: STINSON 108-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A4165 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9368K, N9368K, N-9368K, Serial Number: 108-2368, Airworthiness Date: 07/16/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/04/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Steven L Rose, 190 W Us Highway 70, Olton, TX 79064
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/02/2019
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 188 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 96 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9849V, N9849V, N-9849V, Serial Number: 188-0099, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 08/27/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Monty Lynn Mcfadden, 207 N Highway 168, Olton, TX 79064
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/28/2018

Most common first names in Olton, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2276.3 years
John2076.0 years
William1678.9 years
Robert1377.0 years
George1181.5 years
Mary1079.3 years
Charles970.1 years
Frank876.5 years
Annie885.0 years
Ruby783.1 years
Most common last names in Olton, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1378.2 years
Jones1083.3 years
Thomas1080.5 years
Copeland787.7 years
Nafzger785.3 years
Moore780.0 years
Carson786.1 years
Johnson775.6 years
Gonzales675.0 years
Givens684.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Olton, TX
  • 67.6%Utility gas
  • 28.6%Electricity
  • 3.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Olton, TX
  • 66.2%Utility gas
  • 33.8%Electricity


Olton compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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