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Amarillo MEPS

Amarillo, TX

The building the Amarillo MEPS occupies.

The Amarillo MEPS first began operations following the outbreak of hostilities in World War II. Its first home was located at 400 South Harrison Street in downtown Amarillo where it remained until demands for personnel support the Vietnam conflict required a move to larger facilities. The station then moved to the Herring Plaza, also located in downtown Amarillo. As the physical condition of the building deteriorated, fire safety became an issue, and the command was prompted to look for new facilities.

Living Here

This station is in Potter County, in the Amarillo, TX metropolitan area.

  • People

    city

    201,885

    Live in the area

    Median age
    35.1
    Median household income
    $65,912
    People per household
    2.50

    api.census.gov · Amarillo

  • Housing

    city

    $196,900

    Median home value

    Median rent, two bedroom
    $1,072 a month

    api.census.gov · Amarillo

  • Work

    county

    4.7%

    Unemployment rate

    People in the labour force
    52,322
    As of
    July 2026

    data.bls.gov · Potter

  • Cost of living

    metro

    92

    Where the national average is 100

    Rents
    78
    Goods
    94
    Utilities
    83

    apps.bea.gov · Amarillo, TX

  • Schools

    county

    13.7:1

    Students to each teacher

    Public schools
    49
    School districts
    4
    As of
    2023

    educationdata.urban.org · Potter

  • Climate

    nearby

    91°F

    Warmest month, average high

    Coldest month, average low
    23°F
    Rain a year
    20.4 in
    Snow a year
    17.8 in

    ncei.noaa.gov · AMARILLO AIRPORT, TX US