Foard County
Foard County, in north central Texas on the rolling plains east of the base of the Panhandle, is bounded on the north by Hardeman County, on the west by Cottle County, on the south by Knox County, and on the east by Wilbarger and Baylor Counties. The county's center lies at 33°58' north latitude and 99°45' west longitude. The county, named for Robert L. Foard, a lawyer and former Confederate officer, covers an area of 703 square miles ranging from 1,400 to 1,700 feet in altitude. The Wichita River forms part of the southern boundary of the county, and the Pease River forms part of the northern border. Soils vary from deep sand in the east and along the Pease River in the north, to rich loam in the central section, and to rough pasture land in the south and west; the diversity of soils makes possible an unusual diversification in agriculture. The annual rainfall averages 23.93 inches, temperatures range from 28° F average minimum in January to 98° average maximum in July, and the growing season lasts an average of 219 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.
Foard County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Foard County
- Foard County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Foard County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
1210 ft – 1822 ft
Places of Foard County
Noteworthy | Place | Type |
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Antelope | Town | |
Cottonwood | Town | |
Crowell | Town | |
Diantha | Town | |
Duff | Town | |
Foard City | Town | |
Good Creek | Town | |
Harrison | Town | |
Holmes | Town | |
Knott | Town | |
Margaret | Town | |
Minerva | Town | |
Paradise | Town | |
Pealoreville | Town | |
Pease | Town | |
Rayland | Town | |
Rex | Town | |
Sand Rock | Town | |
Savilla | Town | |
Tampareka | Town | |
Thalia | Town | |
Ula | Town | |
Vivian | Town | |
Wynema | Town | |
Yampareka | Town |
Photos of Foard County and surrounding areas

Foard County, Texas
Foard County Courthouse in Crowell, Texas. Photograph by Larry D. Moore.

Foard County, Texas
Map of Foard County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.

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Foard County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Foard County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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1,155 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Foard County
People | Year | Source |
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555 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$42,954 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Foard County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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617,522,640 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Foard County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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6,428,755 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Foard County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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2,910,332 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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4.7 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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27.3 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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26.0 | 98.0 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Foard County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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704.4 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Foard County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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707.7 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |