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Living in
Pampa.
About
Life in Pampa
Life here centers around real affordability and genuine community connections—the kind of place where your neighbors actually know your name. Housing costs sit well below the national average with median home values around $100,700 and rental options typically running under $900 monthly, making it realistic to own or rent without financial strain. The job market is lean but stable with unemployment hovering near 3.8%, though you'll likely need to be flexible about industry—this isn't a booming tech hub, and some people commute to nearby Amarillo (54 miles southwest) for more specialized work.
Pampa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Foreign-Born
12.5%
Broadband Internet
88.9%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pampa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pampa, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (84.4%), and 24.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.4%
of households
Married Couples
49.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Pampa
In Pampa, rent runs 33% below the TX average, and home values are 65% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,407
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $110,159 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Pampa
Unemployment in Gray County, which includes Pampa, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Pampa: Gray County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Gray County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pampa Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.7 min avg
How Pampa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pampa, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
Regional airport · few flights402k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 52% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pampa runs 52% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
500
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,341.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pampa Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gray County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gray County, which includes Pampa, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | High Wind | $12,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $322,000 |
| 2023 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2022 | 26 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 29 | High Wind | $102,000 |
| 2020 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gray County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate91°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pampa has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
22.8"
Annual Snowfall
15.7"
Hot Days/Year
72
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
110
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
71
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 23°F | 0.79" |
| Feb | 54°F | 26°F | 0.63" |
| Mar | 63°F | 33°F | 1.46" |
| Apr | 71°F | 42°F | 2.21" |
| May | 80°F | 52°F | 2.84" |
| Jun | 88°F | 63°F | 3.19" |
| Jul | 93°F | 67°F | 2.50" |
| Aug | 91°F | 66°F | 3.09" |
| Sep | 84°F | 58°F | 1.93" |
| Oct | 73°F | 45°F | 2.22" |
| Nov | 60°F | 33°F | 0.98" |
| Dec | 50°F | 25°F | 0.95" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pampa
Pampa has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
18.9%
of residents
Pampa Regional Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pampa
Pampa's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pampa
Pampa has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
40 mi awayLake Meredith National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
41 mi awayWashita Battlefield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pampa
Lovett Memorial Library Pampa
111 N Houston St, Pampa
Cities Near Pampa
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pampa?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pampa FAQ
Is Pampa, Texas affordable?⌄
Pampa's median rent is $934/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,626/year. Median home value is $100,700.
Is Pampa, Texas safe?⌄
Pampa's violent crime rate was 500 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1342 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pampa, Texas?⌄
Gray County, which includes Pampa, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pampa, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Pampa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $934/month and median household income is $56,626/year. The median home value is $100,700. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pampa, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Pampa is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from