FAQ: How Big Is Amarillo Texas?

Is Amarillo a big city?

It is the 14th-most populous city in Texas and the largest city in the Texas Panhandle. A portion of the city extends into Randall County. The estimated population was 199,371 as of 2019. The Amarillo metropolitan area has an estimated population of 276,020 in four counties as of 2017.

Is Amarillo Texas a safe place to live?

FBI crime reports show Amarillo to be among the top ten most dangerous cities in Texas. Nine categories are recognized by the report: violent crime, murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, property crime, burglary, larceny-theft and motor vehicle theft.

What is Amarillo TX famous for?

Amarillo is a popular stop along Route 66 in Texas and is particularly famous for its delicious steak challenge at the The Big Texan Steak Ranch. The city also houses to many well-known theatres and art shows, as well as the favorite space museum, the Don Harrington Discovery Center and Space Theater.

How dangerous is Amarillo TX?

Daily Crime In Amarillo (per 100,000 people)



Daily violent crimes in Amarillo are 1.72 times more than than Texas and 1.90 times more than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Amarillo are 1.63 times more than than Texas and 1.85 times more than the national average.

What is the safest city in Texas?

Here are the 10 Safest Cities in Texas for 2021

• Fair Oaks Ranch.
• Colleyville.
• Horizon City.
• Fate.
• Murphy.
• University Park.
• Helotes.
• Highland Village​

What food is Amarillo known for?

Amarillo, as you might expect, is known for beef barbeque. Farther south the barbeque is far more sauced.

How many murders were in Amarillo in 2019?

The 2019 crime rate in Amarillo, TX is 414 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 1.5 times greater than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 92.3% U.S. cities. The 2019 Amarillo crime rate fell by 9% compared to 2018. The number of homicides stood at 15 – an increase of 3 compared to 2018.

What part of Amarillo is bad?

In terms of crime the two highest crime areas to my knowledge are the San Jacinto area (between Western and Georgia, north of 10th st) and the other area is the north east side of Amarillo (think east of I27 north of I40).

How much does it cost to live in Amarillo TX?

Amarillo cost of living is 80.1

COST OF LIVING	Amarillo	Texas
Median Home Cost	$136,900	$195,000
Utilities	93.7	99.2
Transportation	74.9	103.3
Miscellaneous	92.7	96.4

Is Amarillo worth visiting?

This small and unassuming city in the High Plains of West Texas holds some surprising treats for visitors, and many of the best tourist attractions and things to do are free. Amarillo lies at the midway point on historic US Route 66.

Does Amarillo Texas get tornadoes?

Tornadoes reported in Texas Panhandle, no injuries reported



AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — The National Weather Service says several suspected tornadoes have touched down in the Texas Panhandle, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported. Two possible twisters also touched down south of Amarillo.

What is the main industry in Amarillo Texas?

Amarillo’s major employers include agriculture and energy industries. Amarillo grew up around the agriculture and energy industries, but today it boasts a well-balanced economy featuring manufacturing, health care and customer service.

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Is the tap water in Amarillo Texas safe to drink?

“The water that we put out is absolutely safe for the residents in Amarillo to drink,” said Director of Utilities, Jonathan Gresham. Throughout the year, the city of Amarillo does 25,000 tests on the water to ensure that it is safe.

Why is Amarillo called the Yellow City?

The settlement originally was called Oneida; it later changed its name to Amarillo, which probably derives from yellow wildflowers that were plentiful during the spring and summer or the nearby Amarillo Lake and Amarillo Creek, named in turn for the yellow soil along their banks and shores (Amarillo is the Spanish word