Amherst, Texas
Quick Statistics
Amherst is a community in Lamb County, Texas, home to about 902 people spread across 0.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,818 a year, and a typical home is worth about $35,500. About 13.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 76.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 25 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Amherst ranks number 1,061 of 1,795 in population, number 804 in median household income, number 1,527 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Amherst typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 8 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sudan, TX | 7.3 mi. | 1,154 |
| 2. | Littlefield, TX | 7.9 mi. | 5,822 |
| 3. | Earth, TX | 15.3 mi. | 925 |
| 4. | Spade, TX | 16.1 mi. | 33 |
| 5. | Springlake, TX | 16.4 mi. | 98 |
| 6. | Olton, TX | 19.7 mi. | 1,552 |
| 7. | Anton, TX | 20.1 mi. | 1,053 |
| 8. | Muleshoe, TX | 23.4 mi. | 5,667 |
What is the population of Amherst, Texas?
Amherst has a population of about 902 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Amherst, Texas in?
Amherst is located in Lamb County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Amherst, Texas?
The median home value in Amherst is about $35,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Amherst, Texas?
The median personal income in Amherst is about $31,818 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Amherst, Texas?
Since 1950, 95 tornadoes have been recorded in Lamb County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Amherst, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 8 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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