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Hereford, Texas

Introduction to Hereford, Texas

Hereford, Texas, in Deaf Smith county, is 42 miles SW of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 241 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city is home to some 14,597 residents.

Hereford History

Hereford was founded on September 1, 1898, and it also became the county seat of Deaf Smith County that year. Troy Womble was the first resident of the area. The city was named after the Hereford cattle which was brought from Hereford, England. It was incorporated on February 13, 1903, and Ross W. Davis was elected its first mayor. Hereford was also known as "The Windmill City" because there were over 400 windmills in the city.

Hereford and nearby Attractions

  • Deaf Smith County Historical Museum
  • Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
  • Panhandle Plains Historical Museum
  • Dot's Mini Museum
  • Wonderland Park

Things To Do In Hereford

The city of Hereford is home to several beautiful parks that provide facilities for family picnics. These include Dameron Park, Jaycee Park, Veterans Park, Aquatic Center Park, and North Park. The Aquatic Center offers a 25-meter pool, a 115-foot spiral water slide, and a 3-feet deep leisure pool. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the facilities offered at the John Pitman Municipal Golf Course. The National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center and Deaf Smith County Historical Museum are also worth visiting.

Hereford Transportation

International flights are available from Amarillo International Airport.

Hereford Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by West Texas A & M University, Wayland Baptist University, South Plains College, and Amarillo College.

High Points

Hereford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Hereford Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Hereford Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 16%Hereford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hereford, TX

Comparing Hereford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime33

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