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City of Childress, Texas

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About homes in Childress

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Childress in Childress County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1961Median year built1U.S. 1980
1956Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1975
75%Detached single-family110% in 5+ unit buildings
66%Owner-occupied163% statewide
71Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
102Days at or above 90°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Childress was built in 1961, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is in line with the Childress County median of 1963.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied homes in Childress are older than rentals: a median build year of 1956 against 1975.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Childress is mostly detached single-family: 75% of units, with 10% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 66% of occupied homes in Childress are owner-occupied, in line with the Texas share of 63%.1 The Childress Muni Ap station averages 71 nights a year at or below 32°F and 11 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.

Heat is the governing season: about 102 days a year reach 90°F and 25 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Annual precipitation is moderate, about 24 inches.2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,072 heating and 2,264 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3

Childress sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).4 Building permits in Childress are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Childress Muni Ap, 0.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Childress, TX?

Most home remodeling projects in Childress, TX land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Childress?

The median home in the city of Childress was built in 1961, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Texas median of 1992. That is in line with the Childress County median of 1963. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Childress climate like for exterior work?

The Childress Muni Ap station averages 71 nights a year at or below 32°F and 11 at or below 20°F. Heat is the governing season: about 102 days a year reach 90°F and 25 reach 100°F. Annual precipitation is moderate, about 24 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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