Southwest Sandhill Authority

Southwest Sandhill is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,143 with home prices 2.6× below the Texas median.

Southwest Sandhill, Texas

With 1,143 residents, Southwest Sandhill sits in Howard County, Texas as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $74,306.

Definition and scope

Southwest Sandhill is a chartered municipality within Howard County, Texas, Texas. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 23 and is part of the Big Spring, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Southwest Sandhill has approximately 1,143 residents. The median age is 44.3 years. Roughly 87% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $109,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 44.3%
• Black or African American: 0.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 49.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Southwest Sandhill is $74,306. Poverty rate stands at 11.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.9%. Educational attainment: 12.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Southwest Sandhill:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Stanton Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Martin County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Alpine, Texas.

Geography and climate

Southwest Sandhill sits at an elevation of 2,682 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.