Lipscomb County

Lipscomb County, Texas
Lipscomb County, in the far northeastern corner of the Panhandle, is bounded on the north and east by Oklahoma, on the south by Hemphill County, and on the west by Ochiltree County. It is in the rolling plains part of the Panhandle, east of the Texas High Plains. The center of the county lies at approximately 36°15' north latitude and 100°15' west longitude. Lipscomb, the county seat, is about one or two miles from the center of the county and 128 miles northeast of Amarillo. The county, named for Abner S. Lipscomb, embraces 934 square miles of level, rolling, and broken countryside. The soils, which range from sandy loam to black, support a variety of native grasses as well as wheat, grain sorghums, corn, and alfalfa. Wolf Creek, a large perennial stream, flows east across the center of the county to join the Canadian River in Oklahoma. Numerous intermittent tributaries flow into Wolf Creek, including First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Dugout, Skunk, Mammoth, Sand, Plum, and Camp creeks. Horse Creek, Big Timber Creek, and Commission Creek all run from the southern parts of the county directly into the Canadian. Kiowa Creek flows across the northwest corner of the county toward the Beaver River in Oklahoma. The central and southern part of the county are either rolling plains or very broken country. The northern section is flat or slightly rolling. Oil and gas reserves are found in the county. The elevation ranges from 2,350 feet to 2,850 feet above sea level. The average annual rainfall is 22.16 inches. The average minimum temperature is 23° F in January, and the average maximum is 95° in July. The growing season lasts 202 days a year.
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
Lipscomb County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Lipscomb County
- Lipscomb County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Lipscomb County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
2220 ft – 2892 ft
Places of Lipscomb County
Noteworthy | Place | Type |
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Barton Corners | Town | |
Booker | Town | |
Buchanan | Town | |
Coburn | Town | |
Darrouzett | Town | |
Dominion | Town | |
Follett | Town | |
Gaylord | Town | |
Higgins | Town | |
Kiowa | Town | |
Lipscomb | Town | |
Locust Grove | Town | |
Lourwood | Town | |
Mable | Town | |
Magoun | Town | |
Mammoth | Town | |
Mitchell | Town | |
Morton | Town | |
Nailton | Town | |
Plains | Town | |
Royal | Town | |
Second Creek | Town | |
Shadeland | Town | |
Sherlock | Town | |
Simms | Town | |
Stillwater | Town | |
Timms City | Town | |
Twin Grove | Town | |
Valley Park | Town |
Photos of Lipscomb County and surrounding areas

Lipscomb County, Texas
Map showing Lipscomb County, Texas. Map Credit: 1920s Map #10749, Courtsey of the Texas General Land Office via TexasEscapes.

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

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Lipscomb County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Lipscomb County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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3,233 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Lipscomb County
People | Year | Source |
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1,484 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$64,757 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Lipscomb County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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799,185,634 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Lipscomb County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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24,615,678 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Lipscomb County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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28,695,063 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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4.6 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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22.3 | 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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18.1 | 94.0 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Lipscomb County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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932.2 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Lipscomb County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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932.3 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |