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Texhoma, OK/TX
Texas County, Oklahoma | Sherman County, Texas
Population: 935
CLIMATE
The area receives an average of 17 inches of rain annually and 12 inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 338
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
| Level | Grade | Students | Teachers |
| Elementary | K-4th | 190 | 28 |
| Jr. High | 5th-6th | 65 | 8 |
| Jr. High | 7th-8th | 71 | 13 |
| High School | 9th-12th | 110 | 16 |
| Total | 4 Facilities | 435 | 65 |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University, four year institution, is located 10 miles to the east of Texhoma.
DISTANCE TO MAJOR CITIES
| City | Miles To |
| Amarillo, TX | 100 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 280 |
| Denver, CO | 387 |
ROAD SYSTEM
Texhoma is located at the intersection of US 54 and US 95.
RAIL AVAILABILITY
Rail service is available from the Union Pacific.
LABOR FORCE
The Texas County labor force was 15,410 in September 2002, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
| Name | Product or Service | Number Employed |
| Vall, Inc | Swine Production | 132 |
| Texhoma Wheat Growers | Agriculture | 15 |
| First National Bank | Banking | 24 |
| Collingwood Grain | Grain | 12 |
| Texhoma School District | Independent Schools | 34 |
SALES TAX
Texhoma has a sales tax rate of 2.0%. In addition, the state levies a 4.5% tax rate on sales. Texas County levies a 1.0% sales tax.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The city has two motels with 42 rooms
HOUSING
Average cost per sq. ft. for EXISTING home, three bedroom
- High $40
- Medium $25
- Low $15
Average cost per sq. ft. for NEW home, three bedroom
- High $80
- Medium $60
- Low $50
PLACES OF WORSHIP
- Pentecostal Church of God
- Texhoma United Methodist Church
- St. Paul Lutheran Church
- Faith Missionary Church
- Griggs Church of God
- First Christian Church
- First Baptist Church
MEDIA
Texhoma has one weekly newspaper. There is cable television available.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Internet service is available through the phone company. Phone service is provided through Panhandle Telephone Inc.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
There is one clinic in Texhoma. Practicing in the Texhoma area is one medical doctor. The nearest hospital is located in Guymon, 20 miles distant.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
First National Bank of Texhoma
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
| Parks | Tennis Courts | Country Club | Swimming Pools | Golf Courses |
| 3 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |