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About Sundown
City in Texas, United StatesSundown is a town in Hockley County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,283 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 1,397 at the 2010 census.
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Housing in Sundown
The typical Sundown home is worth about $145,000, down 1% in a year, 52% below the Texas typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Sundown
Full picture →Most working residents leave Sundown for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Lubbock (23%), Levelland (15%) and Wolfforth (2%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
Health in Sundown
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 65% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Texas
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Sundown
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Sundown
Full climate →Sundown has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Sundown
All Sundown schools →School Grade A+
The public schools Sundown’s kids attend outperform 98% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.
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