Hereford
City in Deaf Smith County, Texas
Hereford is a city in Deaf Smith County, Texas, with 14,972 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,816 ft (1,163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Summerfield, 8.4 miles SW.
- 14,972residents (2020 Census)
- 3,816 ftelevation · 1,163 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.4 km²
- 2,368 / sq mipopulation density
- 79045ZIP code
About Hereford
Hereford ( HUR-fərd) is a city in and the county seat of Deaf Smith County, Texas, United States. It is 48 miles southwest of Amarillo. Its population was 14,972 at the 2020 census. It is the only incorporated locality named "Hereford" in the United States.
The area is known for its semiarid climate, with heavy farming and ranching throughout the area sustained by irrigation from the Ogallala Aquifer and the saltier Santa Rosa Aquifer beneath it.
Hereford's local water supply contains an unusually high level of naturally occurring fluoride. Because fluoride is used to protect against tooth decay, Hereford earned the title "The Town Without a Toothache".
It is also known as the "Beef Capital of the World" because of the large number of cattle feedlots in the area. The city is named for the Hereford breed. The local economy is affected significantly by growth in the dairy and ethanol industries.
Hereford is also home to the headquarters of the Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, which serves Deaf Smith, Castro, Parmer, and Oldham Counties.
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Living in Hereford
- Median household income
- $56,868
- Median home value
- $109,700
- Median rent
- $953/mo
- Median age
- 29.4
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Hereford had 14,972 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,972 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,368 per sq mi (914 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hereford at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Deaf Smith County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,972 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.32 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,816 ft (1,163 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8226° N, 102.4002° W |
| ZIP code | 79045 |
| Official website | hereford-tx.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4833320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hereford
- Summerfield8.4 mi SW
- Umbarger18.9 mi NE
- Dimmitt19.9 mi S
- Friona22.3 mi SW
- Nazareth25.7 mi SE
- Wildorado28.8 mi N
- Vega29.3 mi N
- Canyon29.6 mi NE
- Happy31.3 mi E
- Rockwell Place31.7 mi NE
- Bushland32.6 mi NE
- Hart34.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Hereford
What county is Hereford in?
Hereford is in Deaf Smith County, Texas.
What is the population of Hereford, TX?
14,972 people lived in Hereford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hereford, TX?
The ZIP code of Hereford is 79045.
What is the elevation of Hereford?
3,816 feet (1,163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hereford?
Summerfield (8.4 mi), Umbarger (18.9 mi), Dimmitt (19.9 mi), Friona (22.3 mi), Nazareth (25.7 mi).
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