City safety & data profile

PampaTX

Pampa, TX is a 18K-resident city in Gray County with a median household income of $56,626.

Gray County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pampa, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pampa has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $100,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$56,626
Median income
$100,700
Median home
17.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Pampa

Pampa posts a median household income higher than 17% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Pampa area.

Top 83%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Pampa

Where Pampa income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$56,626 Bottom 17% higher than 17% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Pampa, TX beyond the headline numbers

Pampa sits inside Gray County, Texas, at roughly 35.54°N, -100.96°W. Population 18,177, $56,626 median household income. Median home value $100,700, median rent $934. Poverty rate 17.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pampa's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 38.3%, then obesity at 38.2%. 1 hospital in/around Pampa, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Pampa from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,177
Pampa
Median Income
$56,626
-17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$100,700
-56% vs avg
Median Age
35.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Gray County) - Pampa's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
21K-8%
Median Income
$59,614+37%
Median Home Value
$102,900+51%
Poverty Rate
15.7%+8%
Unemployment
5.6%-30%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pampa, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$934/mo
Poverty Rate
17.2% +21% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17%
Work From Home 4.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 77.6%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
38.3%
Obesity
38.2%
Short Sleep Duration
38%
Physical Inactivity
32.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
20.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Current Smoking
16.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.1%
Diabetes
14.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.2%
Annual Checkup 74.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pampa, TX? ▼
Pampa, TX has a population of 18,177 people, located in Gray County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Pampa? ▼
The median household income in Pampa, TX is $56,626 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.2%.
What is the median home value in Pampa? ▼
The median home value in Pampa, TX is $100,700. Median rent is $934/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pampa? ▼
The top health indicators in Pampa include High Blood Pressure (38.3%), Obesity (38.2%), Short Sleep Duration (38%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pampa? ▼
Pampa has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pampa? ▼
The median age in Pampa, TX is 35.3 years. 17% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pampa, TX is located in Gray County, Texas. With a population of 18K and a $56,626 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Pampa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Pampa's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Gray County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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