Saturday, April 13, 2013

Tale of Two Cities II


CHICAGO vs HOUSTON
 
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Population
2.7 million
2.15 million
Median HH Income
$38,600
$37,000
% African-American
38.9%
24%
% Hispanic
29.9%
44%
% Asian
5.5%
6%
% Non-Hispanic White
38.7%
26%
Similar - until you compare this:

Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Concealed Carry gun law
no
yes
Number of Gun Stores
0
84 - Dedicated gun stores plus 1500 - legal places to buy guns - Walmart, K-mart, sporting goods, etc.
Homicides, 2012
806
207
Homicides per 100K
28.4
9.6
Average January high temperature – (F)
31°
63°

Does cold weather cause homicide?

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