Now here are some facts with a drawn conclusion you may find very interesting!


Chicago, IL
Houston, TX

City
Population

Chicago, IL (2.7 million)
Houston,Texas (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%


Pretty similar until you compare the following:


Chicago, IL
Houston, TX

Concealed Carry gun law
no
yes

# 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

Avg. January high temperature (F)
31°
63°


Conclusion: Cold weather causes murder.