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Earth, Texas
Earth Welcome Sign
Welcome sign of Earth, Texas
Map of Texas
Map of Texas
Earth, Texas
Location in Texas
Country  United States
State  Texas
County Lamb
Region Llano Estacado
Established 1924
Founded by William E. Halsell
Area
 • Total 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2)
 • Land 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total 999
 • Density 833/sq mi (321.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
ZIP code
79031
Area code 806
FIPS code 48-21928

Earth is a small city located in Lamb County, which is in West Texas, United States. In 2022, about 999 people lived there.

History of Earth

Earth was started by William E. Halsell. He planned out the town in 1924. At first, he called the city Fairlawn.

However, in 1925, they found out there was already a town named Fairlawn in Texas. So, the people of the town needed a new name. They sent in their ideas. The name "Earth" was chosen as the best one. Ora Hume (O.H.) Reeves, who owned the city hotel, suggested the name "Earth." Mr. Reeves' son-in-law, Frank Wesley Hyatt, became the first postmaster in Earth.

Geography and Climate

Earth is found on the high plains of a large flat area called the Llano Estacado. The city covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.1 square kilometers).

What is the Climate Like?

Earth has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average temperature for the whole year is about 58.6°F (14.8°C). Summers are hot, with July being the warmest month. Winters are cooler, and January is usually the coldest month.

The area gets about 19 inches (48 cm) of rain each year. Most of the rain falls in the late spring and summer months. Snowfall is light, with about 7.8 inches (19.8 cm) of snow per year.

Population Changes

The number of people living in Earth has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 539
1960 1,104 104.8%
1970 1,152 4.3%
1980 1,512 31.3%
1990 1,228 −18.8%
2000 1,109 −9.7%
2010 1,065 −4.0%
2020 901 −15.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, there were 901 people living in Earth. There were 360 households and 224 families in the city.

Education

The schools in Earth are part of the Springlake-Earth Independent School District. Students attend Springlake-Earth High School, where the sports teams are called the Wolverines.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Earth (Texas) para niños

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