Haskell County
Haskell County, in the Rolling Plains region of northwest Texas, is bordered on the north by Knox County, on the west by Stonewall County, on the south by Jones and Shackelford counties, and on the east by Throckmorton County. The center of the county lies at approximately 33°10' north latitude and 99°45' west longitude, about fifty miles north of Abilene. The county was named for Charles R. Haskell, who was killed in the Goliad Massacre. The county covers 901 square miles of rolling plains broken and drained by tributaries of the upper Brazos River. The elevation ranges between 1,416 and 1,681 feet above sea level. Soils vary from sandy loam to gray, black, and chocolate loam. Temperatures range from an average high of 97° F in July, to an average low of 29° in January. The annual rainfall averages 24.14 inches. The average growing season lasts 232 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.
Haskell County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Haskell County
- Haskell County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Haskell County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
1340 ft – 1795 ft
Places of Haskell County
| Noteworthy | Place | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ample | Town | |
| Carney | Town | |
| Cliff | Town | |
| Haskell | Town | |
| Irby | Town | |
| Jack | Town | |
| Josselet | Town | |
| Jud | Town | |
| Lake Stamford | Lake | |
| Leavitt | Town | |
| Marcy | Town | |
| Mattson | Town | |
| McConnell | Town | |
| Mid | Town | |
| Mount Zora | Town | |
| Nabors | Town | |
| O'Brien | Town | |
| Paint Creek | Town | |
| Paint Creek | Town | |
| Pinkerton | Town | |
| Plainview | Town | |
| Rice Springs | Town | |
| Rochester | Town | |
| Routon | Town | |
| Rule | Town | |
| Sagerton | Town | |
| Stamford | Town | |
| Tacitus | Town | |
| Varina | Town | |
| Vontress | Town | |
| Weinert | Town | |
| Willow Pond Springs | Town |
Photos of Haskell County and surrounding areas
Haskell County, Texas
Haskell County Courthouse in Haskell, Texas Photograph by Larry D. Moore.
Haskell County, Texas
Map of Haskell County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
Stamford, Texas
Downtown view of Stamford, a city located in both Haskell County and Jones Counties, in West Central Texas. Photograph by Larry D. Moore. Stamford
City of Haskell, Haskell County, Texas
Downtown view of the City of Haskell, seat of Haskell County, Texas. Photograph by Larry D. Moore. Haskell
A nearly full Lake Stamford in 2007
Photo by Logann1, CC3 Lake Stamford
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Haskell County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Haskell County
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 5,658 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Haskell County
| People | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2,122 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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| Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $34,530 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Haskell County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1,522,108,690 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Haskell County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 110,748,973 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Haskell County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 12,614,925 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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| Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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| Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 26.4 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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| Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.1 | 94.9 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Haskell County
| Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 903.1 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Haskell County
| Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 910.3 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |