Haskell, Texas facts for kids
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Haskell, Texas
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Downtown Haskell
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Location of Haskell, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Haskell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.60 sq mi (9.32 km2) |
| • Land | 3.60 sq mi (9.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
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| • Total | 3,089 |
| • Density | 858.1/sq mi (331.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79521
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-32696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410712 |
Haskell is a city located in the middle of Haskell County, in the state of Texas, United States. It is the main town and county seat of Haskell County. In 2020, about 3,089 people lived in Haskell.
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History of Haskell
Haskell was once a popular spot with a natural spring called Willow Pond Springs. In 1879, a man named Thomas F. Tucker decided to settle there. He named the place Rice Springs.
When Haskell County was officially created in 1885, Rice Springs became its main town. It was also renamed Haskell that same year. Thomas F. Tucker became the first judge for the county.
In 1906, a train line called the Texas Central Railroad reached Haskell. This helped the town grow even more. Haskell officially became a city in 1907.
Geography and Location
Haskell is located in a flat area of Texas. The city covers a total area of about 9.3 square kilometers (3.6 square miles), and all of it is land.
Several important roads pass through Haskell:
- U.S. Route 277 goes through the eastern part of the city. It connects Haskell to Wichita Falls (about 98 miles northeast) and Abilene (about 54 miles south).
- U.S. Route 380 runs right through the center of Haskell. It leads east to Denton (about 162 miles) and west to Post (about 107 miles).
- You can also get to Lubbock (about 147 miles northwest) by taking US 380 and then US 84.
Haskell County Courthouse
The Haskell County Courthouse is an important building in the city. It was finished in 1892. A.O. Watson was the person who designed and built it.
Later, in 1930 and 1931, two new sections were added to the sides of the building. This courthouse is one of the oldest ones in the area that is still being used today.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 745 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,436 | — | |
| 1920 | 2,300 | −5.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,632 | 14.4% | |
| 1940 | 3,051 | 15.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,836 | 25.7% | |
| 1960 | 4,016 | 4.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,655 | −9.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,782 | 3.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,362 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,106 | −7.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,322 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,089 | −7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Haskell's population has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 745 people. The population grew quite a bit in the early 1900s.
According to the 2020 United States census, 3,089 people lived in Haskell. These people made up 1,043 households and 730 families.
The city is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, about 61.64% of the people were White (not Hispanic). About 29.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races.
Education in Haskell
Students in Haskell attend schools that are part of the Haskell Consolidated Independent School District. This school district serves the entire city.
Notable People from Haskell
Many interesting people have come from Haskell, Texas. Here are a few:
- Ralna English: A well-known singer.
- D.H. Hamilton: A former soldier and judge who also served in the Texas House of Representatives.
- John Kimbrough: An actor and a former member of the Texas House of Representatives.
- Anita Thigpen Perry: She was the First Lady of Texas when her husband was governor.
- Rick Perry: He served as the Governor of Texas and later as the United States Secretary of Energy.
- Larry D. Thomas: A talented writer who was named the Texas State Poet Laureate in 2008.
Climate in Haskell
Haskell has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, but they can sometimes be cool.
| Climate data for Haskell, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
94 (34) |
101 (38) |
107 (42) |
112 (44) |
115 (46) |
115 (46) |
115 (46) |
109 (43) |
105 (41) |
91 (33) |
89 (32) |
115 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.6 (13.1) |
59.1 (15.1) |
67.9 (19.9) |
77.1 (25.1) |
84.8 (29.3) |
91.7 (33.2) |
95.4 (35.2) |
94.5 (34.7) |
87.1 (30.6) |
77.2 (25.1) |
65.0 (18.3) |
55.7 (13.2) |
75.9 (24.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 42.2 (5.7) |
45.7 (7.6) |
54.2 (12.3) |
63.0 (17.2) |
72.0 (22.2) |
79.8 (26.6) |
83.4 (28.6) |
82.5 (28.1) |
74.9 (23.8) |
64.0 (17.8) |
52.3 (11.3) |
43.4 (6.3) |
63.1 (17.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.9 (−1.7) |
32.3 (0.2) |
40.4 (4.7) |
48.8 (9.3) |
59.2 (15.1) |
68.0 (20.0) |
71.5 (21.9) |
70.5 (21.4) |
62.7 (17.1) |
50.8 (10.4) |
39.5 (4.2) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
50.3 (10.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −3 (−19) |
−6 (−21) |
5 (−15) |
24 (−4) |
34 (1) |
46 (8) |
54 (12) |
49 (9) |
36 (2) |
18 (−8) |
9 (−13) |
−6 (−21) |
−6 (−21) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.19 (30) |
1.49 (38) |
1.98 (50) |
2.07 (53) |
3.35 (85) |
3.78 (96) |
1.80 (46) |
2.52 (64) |
3.25 (83) |
2.53 (64) |
1.74 (44) |
1.25 (32) |
26.95 (685) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.4 (1.0) |
1.4 (3.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.8 (2.0) |
3.1 (7.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 65.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 |
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See also
In Spanish: Haskell (Texas) para niños
