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Dickens city, TX

ZIP 79229 — Amenities & Local Context

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Airports, parks, hospitals, nearby places, and local civic context

Amenities & Location in 79229

Transportation & Access
Distance to Coast
404.2 miles (650.5 km)

✈️ Airports (3)

  • CDS (Airport)57.5 miles (92.6 km)
  • LBB (Airport)65.9 miles (106.1 km)
  • DYS (Airport)98.3 miles (158.2 km)

🌊 Coast (7 points)

  • Coast (404.2 miles (650.5 km))
  • Coast (412.4 miles (663.7 km))
  • Coast (877.6 miles (1412.3 km))
  • Coast (930.8 miles (1498.0 km))
  • Coast (951.9 miles (1531.9 km))
  • Coast (953.5 miles (1534.5 km))
  • Coast (1459.3 miles (2348.5 km))
Parks & Recreation

🌲 National Parks (3)

  • Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument144.0 miles (231.7 km)alfl
  • Washita Battlefield National Historic Site145.9 miles (234.9 km)waba
  • Lake Meredith National Recreation Area146.6 miles (235.9 km)lamr
Health & Safety

🏥 VA Hospitals (6)

  • Childress Clinic63.4 miles (102.0 km)
  • Lubbock Clinic68.0 miles (109.5 km)
  • Lubbock Vet Center69.8 miles (112.4 km)
  • Stamford Clinic72.4 miles (116.6 km)
  • Taylor County Vet Center98.8 miles (159.1 km)
  • Dyess Air Force Base99.2 miles (159.6 km)

Politics & Opportunity in 79229

Voting & Opportunity
Congressional District
TX-13
2024 Presidential Vote (County) Dem / Rep
13.6% / 86.4%
Opportunity Zone
Yes (100% of tract)