Profile for Monahans, Texas, TX

Established as a stop on the Texas and Pacific Railroad

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 15. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 2.3 per 1,000 people.

Filming location for:
· 1985 movie, "Fandango"

Well-known residents have included:
· Kathy Whitworth, golfer

Local festivals include:

• Butterfield Overland Stagecoach & Wagon Festival - July 27-28, 2007
• Art Festival - Sept. 7-8, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Monahans Sandhills State Park

Historic sites and museums: Million Barrel Museum, Pyote Museum and Rattlesnake Bomber Base

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Monahans

Cemeteries (1)

Communities (2)

Libraries (1)

Parks (1)

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9% of Monahans residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Monahans ancestry & family history guide.

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• Ward County Ancestry forum
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Monahans was $14,100, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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15% of Monahans residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Monahans festival dates:

• Butterfield Overland Stagecoach & Wagon Festival - July 27-28, 2007
• Art Festival - Sept. 7-8, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

Monahans festival web sites:

• Butterfield Overland Stagecoach & Wagon

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Median rent in Monahans, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $255.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $617.

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Libraries in Monahans include Ward County Library ... View libraries

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Ward County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Monahans political report.

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The average commute time for Monahans workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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