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ZIP 79243 — 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 79243

Transportation & Access
Distance to Coast
420.6 miles (676.8 km)

✈️ Airports (2)

  • LBB (Airport)48.5 miles (78.0 km)
  • CDS (Airport)60.7 miles (97.8 km)

🌊 Coast (7 points)

  • Coast (420.6 miles (676.8 km))
  • Coast (431.2 miles (693.9 km))
  • Coast (886.1 miles (1426.0 km))
  • Coast (933.9 miles (1502.9 km))
  • Coast (938.5 miles (1510.4 km))
  • Coast (947.9 miles (1525.5 km))
  • Coast (1441.4 miles (2319.8 km))
Parks & Recreation

🌲 National Parks (3)

  • Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument130.8 miles (210.4 km)alfl
  • Lake Meredith National Recreation Area133.4 miles (214.7 km)lamr
  • Washita Battlefield National Historic Site147.0 miles (236.6 km)waba
Health & Safety

🏥 VA Hospitals (4)

  • Lubbock Clinic52.0 miles (83.6 km)
  • Lubbock Vet Center53.4 miles (86.0 km)
  • Childress Clinic67.3 miles (108.2 km)
  • Stamford Clinic90.9 miles (146.2 km)

Politics & Opportunity in 79243

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