Baylor County
Baylor County, in North Central Texas, is bounded on the south by Throckmorton County, on the east by Archer County, on the north by Wilbarger County, and on the west by Knox and Foard counties. Its center is 30º37' north latitude and 99º12' west longitude, fifty miles southwest of Wichita Falls. The county is level to hilly. It comprises 845 square miles with an average elevation of 1,250 feet. The land is drained by the Salt Fork of the Brazos and the Big Wichita rivers. The soils vary from sandy to loam and red, and the ground cover is largely grasses, mesquites, and junipers. The average annual rainfall is 26.36 inches. Temperatures range from an average high of 98º F in July to an average low of 28º in January. The growing season averages 214 days.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Lawrence L. Graves | © Texas State Historical Association
Baylor County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Baylor County
- Baylor County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Baylor County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
1053 ft – 1537 ft
Places of Baylor County
| Noteworthy | Place | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Colony | Town | |
| Bellah | Town | |
| Bomarton | Town | |
| Britamer | Town | |
| Cara Blanca | Town | |
| Coffee Creek | Town | |
| Deep Creek | Town | |
| England | Town | |
| Etta | Town | |
| Fancher | Town | |
| Fulda | Town | |
| Grace | Town | |
| Hajek | Town | |
| Lake Diversion | Lake | |
| Lake Kemp | Lake | |
| Lively | Town | |
| Mabelle | Town | |
| Marys Creek | Town | |
| Millers Creek Reservoir | Lake | |
| Millett's | Town | |
| Milo | Town | |
| Moon | Town | |
| Moonshine Colony | Town | |
| Ogden | Town | |
| Oregon City | Town | |
| Pueblo | Town | |
| Red Springs | Town | |
| Rendham | Town | |
| Round Timber | Town | |
| Seaborn | Town | |
| Seymour | Town | |
| Seymour Colony | Town | |
| Shady | Town | |
| St. Bernard | Town | |
| Swindells | Town | |
| Westover | Town | |
| Wichita Colony | Town | |
| Worleys | Town |
Photos of Baylor County and surrounding areas
Baylor County, Texas
Baylor County, Texas. Photograph by Larry D. Moore.
Baylor County, Texas
Map of Baylor County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
Seymour, Texas
Image of the Museum in the town of Seymour, the seat of Baylor County, Texas. Photograph by Texasescapes.com Seymour
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Baylor County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Baylor County
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3,509 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Baylor County
| People | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1,712 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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| Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $41,704 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Baylor County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 994,232,620 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Baylor County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 27,732,052 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Baylor County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 13,302,669 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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| Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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| Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 29.0 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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| Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.1 | 96.5 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Baylor County
| Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 867.5 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Baylor County
| Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 901.1 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |