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Spur, Texas
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Location of Spur, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.60 sq mi (4.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.60 sq mi (4.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 863 |
| • Density | 538.4/sq mi (207.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79370
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-69848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1369049 |
Spur is a city located in Dickens County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 863 people lived there. This was a decrease from 1,318 people in 2010. In 2014, Spur became known as the "nation's first tiny house-friendly town." This means it has special rules that make it easy for people to build and live in very small homes.
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History of Spur, Texas
Spur started in 1907. A man named E. P. Swenson and his friends bought a large area of land called Spur Ranch. They divided this land into smaller pieces for people to settle.
Soon after, the Burlington Railroad built a railway. It ran northwest from Stamford to where Spur would be built.
On November 1, 1909, the very first train arrived at the new train station in Spur. This event officially marked the opening of the town. Spur became an official city in 1911.
Geography and Location
Spur is in the southern part of Dickens County. Its exact location is 33°28′40″N 100°51′25″W / 33.47778°N 100.85694°W. Texas State Highway 70 goes right through the city. This highway leads north about 11 miles (18 km) to Dickens, which is the main town of the county. It also goes southeast about 24 miles (39 km) to Jayton.
The city of Spur covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 km2). All of this area is land, with no water.
Climate in Spur
Spur has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of climate is often found in areas that are between deserts and more humid places.
| Climate data for Spur, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–1964, 1986–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 86 (30) |
94 (34) |
102 (39) |
106 (41) |
111 (44) |
117 (47) |
111 (44) |
112 (44) |
108 (42) |
104 (40) |
93 (34) |
87 (31) |
117 (47) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.5 (13.1) |
59.5 (15.3) |
68.0 (20.0) |
76.6 (24.8) |
84.4 (29.1) |
91.6 (33.1) |
94.9 (34.9) |
94.1 (34.5) |
86.0 (30.0) |
76.8 (24.9) |
65.0 (18.3) |
56.0 (13.3) |
75.7 (24.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 41.0 (5.0) |
44.5 (6.9) |
52.5 (11.4) |
60.7 (15.9) |
70.1 (21.2) |
78.2 (25.7) |
81.5 (27.5) |
80.6 (27.0) |
72.7 (22.6) |
62.1 (16.7) |
50.4 (10.2) |
42.0 (5.6) |
61.4 (16.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.6 (−3.0) |
29.4 (−1.4) |
37.1 (2.8) |
44.7 (7.1) |
55.9 (13.3) |
64.9 (18.3) |
68.0 (20.0) |
67.1 (19.5) |
59.3 (15.2) |
47.4 (8.6) |
35.9 (2.2) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
47.0 (8.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−17 (−27) |
−3 (−19) |
20 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
43 (6) |
51 (11) |
45 (7) |
32 (0) |
13 (−11) |
10 (−12) |
−8 (−22) |
−17 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.74 (19) |
0.84 (21) |
1.31 (33) |
1.93 (49) |
2.77 (70) |
3.31 (84) |
2.36 (60) |
2.39 (61) |
2.46 (62) |
2.10 (53) |
1.21 (31) |
1.07 (27) |
22.49 (571) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.4 (1.0) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
2.9 (7.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.3 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 51.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
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Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,100 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,899 | 72.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,136 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,183 | 2.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,170 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,747 | −19.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,690 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,300 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,088 | −16.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,318 | 21.1% | |
| 2020 | 863 | −34.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Details
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Spur, based on the 2020 census.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 463 | 53.65% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 18 | 2.09% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.12% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 2 | 0.23% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 32 | 3.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 346 | 40.09% |
| Total | 863 |
In 2020, there were 863 people living in Spur. These people lived in 387 households, and 195 of these households were families.
Education in Spur
Students in Spur attend schools that are part of the Spur Independent School District. This district is responsible for public education in the city.
The area where Spur is located is also part of the Western Texas College District. This means students can attend Western Texas College.
Tiny Houses in Spur
Spur is famous for being friendly to tiny houses. These are homes that are much smaller than regular houses. The city has special rules that make it easier to build them.
Here are some of the rules for tiny houses in Spur:
- They must have a strong foundation.
- They need proper plumbing for water and waste.
- They must have safe electrical wiring.
- A flush toilet is required in every tiny house.
- The house frame must be made of wood or metal.
Some types of homes are not allowed. These include experimental homes like strawbale houses, yurts (round tent-like homes), or underground houses. Also, all house plans must be approved by the city before building can begin.
Famous People from Spur
- Raymond Beadle (1943–2014): He was a famous drag-racing driver. He is in the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. Raymond was born in Spur.
- Aaron Latham (1943-2022): Born in Spur, Aaron wrote the script for the 1980 movie Urban Cowboy. In the film, the main character, Bud Davis (played by John Travolta), is said to be from Spur.
- Red McCombs (1927-2023): He was a successful businessman from San Antonio. He owned professional sports teams like the NBA's San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, and the NFL's Minnesota Vikings. Red was born in Spur and even named the San Antonio Spurs basketball team after his hometown.
- Jesse Powell: He played football for the Miami Dolphins. Jesse graduated from Spur High School.
Gallery
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A view of Spur, Texas
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Another street view in Spur
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A building in Spur
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A quiet street in Spur
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A wide shot of Spur
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See also
In Spanish: Spur (Texas) para niños
