Government Analysis Two Cities Chicago , IL Houston , TX Population 2.7 million 2.15 million Median HH income $38,600 $37,000 % African-American 32.9% 24% % Hispanic 28.9% 44% % Asian 5.5% 6% % non-Hispanic White 31.7% 26% A reasonably similar match up until you factor in a Concealed carry gun law Chicago, IL Houston, TX Concealed carry gun law no yes # of gun stores 0 84 dedicated gun shops, 1500 places to buy guns (Walmart, etc.) Homicides, 2012 506 207 Homicides per 100k 18.4 9.6 Average January high temp, F 31 63 Conclusion by the anti-gun bunch: cold weather causes murder. Is there another conclusion?