Demographics and General Information
The city of Slaton is located in the southeast corner of Lubbock County on the South Plains of Texas. Slaton is considered a suburb of Lubbock, which is only 15 miles or a 20-minute drive away. Slaton is approximately five miles from Crosby County two miles from Lynn County and six miles from Garza County.
U.S. Highway 84 serves Slaton as it leads through West Texas toward Northern New Mexico. Slaton is also served by F.M. 400, which provides a north to south route. Burlington-Northern Santa Fe Railroad is located in Slaton. The Slaton Regional Airpark is operated by Neal Aircraft and is one of the busiest airports in this area other than the Lubbock International Airport.
Slaton is home to manufacturing and industries, automobile dealerships, a regional shopping center and many agricultural related businesses. The Slaton Economic Development Corporation is currently working to bring in new businesses and industries.
The local school district offers excellent education and an opportunity for college credit at the High School's Distance Learning Lab. Higher education is within commuting distance to Lubbock for Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, and South Plains College.
Other Nearby Metropolitan Cities
Amarillo, Texas 120 Miles
Ft. Worth, Texas 305 Miles
Average Elevation 3,000 feet
| POPULATION |
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2010 |
2000 |
1990 |
1980 |
1970 |
| City |
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6,109 |
6,031 |
6,776 |
6,583 |
| County |
|
249,800 |
222,636 |
211,800 |
179,295 |
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CLIMATE
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Temperature Annual Average:
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60 degrees
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Annual Average Rainfall:
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18.5 inches
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Annual Average Snowfall:
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8.8 inches
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Days Between Killing Frost:
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298 days
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Days over 90 degrees:
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79 days
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| FINANCING |
| Total Operating Budget |
$3,690,182 |
| Tax Collections |
$737,547 |
| Payments-Bonds & Capital Exp |
$437,644 |
| Bonded Debt |
$ |
| Revnue Bonds |
$ |
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2009 TAXES
SALES TAX RATE 7.875% |
| Tax Rate Assessment Ratio |
| City |
.729210 |
| County |
.329458 |
| School |
1.280430 |
| Water District |
.007940 |
| Hospital |
.120840 |
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GOVERNMENT
Mayor and Four Member Council
Police Department
Volunteer Fire Department
EMS=EMT Department
Planning & Zoning Commission
COMMUNICATIONS
Local newspaper (weekly)
The Slatonite
Area Newspaper (daily)
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Area Radio Station 12 (Lubbock)
Television Stations 6(Lubbock)
Cable 1
Satellite 2
HOUSING
Average cost per sq. ft High Low
Existing Home 3 bedrooms: $60 $35
New Home 3 Bedroom $75 $45
Typical lot Size: 75' x 120'
Cost $75 - $90 front footage
MEDICAL
Clinics: 2
Pharmacies: 2
Dentist: 2
Skilled Nursing Faciltiy: 1
UTILITIES
Electricty: Xcel Energy
South Plains Electric Cooperative - Rural
Natural Gas: Atmos Energy
Water/Sewer/Sanitation: City of Slaton
TRANSPORTATION
Railroad: Burlington Norther, Sante Fe
Motor Freight Carriers: 10
Air Slaton Municaipal Airpark - Public
4,525 ft. Runway length, paved, lighted, jet fuel
AGRICULTURE
Products Grown: Cotton, Grain, Sorghum,
Grapes, Hay, Pecans, Vegetables
Livestock: Cattle, Hogs, Sheep
VETERINARY
Clinics: 2
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