When you're trying to determine the population of a town, it's good to know the facts. In the city of McCamey, Texas, the population is just over 2,036 people. The average commute time is 0.0 minutes, and median home prices are $78,500. Over the past 10 years, home prices in the city have appreciated by 5.0%. The town is home to the McCamey Independent School District, which was established in 1927.
The town's history is marked by a low percentage of tornado activity. The city's annual tornado totals are comparatively low: only one category-four tornado occurred within the city limits in 2012. A few years ago, a category-four tornado ripped through the city, killing two and injuring twenty-one. The resulting damage was estimated to be in the range of $5 million to $50 million. Another tornado, a category-two, occurred just 0.2 miles outside the city limits. In the same year, an earthquake struck the city, causing an estimated 500-foot drop in the city's population.
The town of McCamey was founded around the same time as Wink. Both towns were populated by workers for major oil companies. In comparison, the town of Wink, residents worked for small oil operators and independent operators. According to authors of Oil Booms, the difference in the composition of the two towns' industries may have led to a more stable community in McCamey. Moreover, Winkler County's strategic plans were not available.