Hemphill County

Hemphill County, Texas
Hemphill County lies in the rolling plains on the eastern edge of the Panhandle, east of the Texas High Plains. It is bordered on the east by Oklahoma, on the south by Wheeler County, on the west by Roberts County, and on the north by Lipscomb County. The center point of the county is at 35°50' north latitude and 100°15' west longitude. Canadian, the county seat, is eight to ten miles northwest of the center of the county and about 120 miles northeast of Amarillo. The county was named for John Hemphill. It comprises 904 square miles of rolling plains and rugged terrain, broken by two major rivers and dozens of creeks. The Canadian River flows easterly across the north central part of the county, and the Washita River flows west to east across the southern part. Red Deer Creek is the major tributary of the Canadian in the county; Gageby Creek is the largest county tributary of the Washita. More than three dozen smaller creeks drain into the two rivers. The elevation ranges from 2,200 to 2,800 feet above sea level. The county's clay loam, sandy loam, and alluvial soils support a variety of native grasses as well as wheat, grain sorghum, hay, and other cultivated grass crops. Some cottonwood and elm trees can be found in the numerous creekbottoms. Oil and natural gas also contribute to the local economy; oil production in 2000 was more than 505,000 barrels. The average annual rainfall is 20.5 inches, and the growing season averages 204 days a year; the average maximum temperature is 95° F in July, and the average minimum is 23° in January.
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.
Donald R. Abbe | © Texas State Historical Association
Hemphill County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Hemphill County
- Hemphill County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Hemphill County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
2170 ft – 3000 ft
Places of Hemphill County
Noteworthy | Place | Type |
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Boggy Station | Town | |
Canadian | Town | |
Cann | Town | |
Cataline | Town | |
Clear Creek | Town | |
Dreyfoos | Town | |
Gem | Town | |
Glazier | Town | |
Grangerville | Town | |
Hogtown | Town | |
Hopkins | Town | |
Isaacs | Town | |
Mendota | Town | |
Midway | Town | |
Oak Hill | Town | |
Patton | Town | |
Seven Oaks | Town | |
Springer Ranch | Town | |
Stickley | Town | |
Washita | Town | |
Zybach | Town |
Photos of Hemphill County and surrounding areas

Hemphill County, Texas
Hempbill County Courthouse in the City of Canadian, Texas. Photograph by Aualliso.

Hemphill County, Texas
Map of Hemphill County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
Canadian, Texas
The City of Canadian is the seat of Hemphill County, Texas Photograph by Billy Hathorn. Canadian

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Hemphill County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Hemphill County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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3,819 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Hemphill County
People | Year | Source |
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1,711 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$58,484 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Hemphill County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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1,840,163,280 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Hemphill County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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30,842,289 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Hemphill County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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36,011,225 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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5.1 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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21.8 | 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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21.2 | 93.2 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Hemphill County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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906.3 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Hemphill County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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912.2 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |