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Amherst city, TX

ZIP 79312 — 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 79312

Transportation & Access
Distance to Coast
485.2 miles (780.8 km)

✈️ Airports (4)

  • LBB (Airport)42.1 miles (67.8 km)
  • CVN (Airport)47.0 miles (75.7 km)
  • CVS (Airport)57.4 miles (92.3 km)
  • AMA (Airport)92.2 miles (148.4 km)

🌊 Coast (7 points)

  • Coast (485.2 miles (780.8 km))
  • Coast (494.0 miles (795.0 km))
  • Coast (852.3 miles (1371.7 km))
  • Coast (859.3 miles (1382.9 km))
  • Coast (938.6 miles (1510.5 km))
  • Coast (1006.6 miles (1620.0 km))
  • Coast (1373.0 miles (2209.6 km))
Parks & Recreation

🌲 National Parks (5)

  • Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument116.0 miles (186.7 km)alfl
  • Lake Meredith National Recreation Area118.2 miles (190.3 km)lamr
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park179.1 miles (288.3 km)cave
  • Washita Battlefield National Historic Site189.7 miles (305.2 km)waba
  • Fort Union National Monument196.4 miles (316.2 km)foun
Health & Safety

🏥 VA Hospitals (6)

  • Lubbock Vet Center44.0 miles (70.9 km)
  • Lubbock Clinic46.5 miles (74.8 km)
  • Clovis CBOC52.7 miles (84.8 km)
  • Amarillo Vet Center86.3 miles (138.8 km)
  • Amarillo VA Health Care System86.9 miles (139.8 km)
  • Hobbs CBOC99.2 miles (159.6 km)

Politics & Opportunity in 79312

Voting & Opportunity
Congressional District
TX-19
2024 Presidential Vote (County) Dem / Rep
17.4% / 82.6%
Opportunity Zone
Yes (3.05% of tract)