Parmer County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Parmer County - Parmer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Parmer County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Parmer County located in the map, major cities in Parmer county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Parmer County, Texas

Map of Parmer County, Texas

Parmer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Farwell. As per 2020 census, the population of Parmer County is 9813 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 882 sq mi (2,284 km2). Parmer County was established on 1876.

Facts about Parmer County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionTexas Panhandle / High Plains
County SeatFarwell
Named AfterMartin Parmer, Texas Revolution figure
Established1876
Organized1907
Coordinates34.5320° N, 102.7850° W
Total Area855 sq mi
Land Area855 sq mi
Water Area<1 sq mi
Population (2020)9,427
Population RankSmall agricultural county in the High Plains
Major CityFarwell
Main IndustriesDairy Production, Agriculture, Cattle, Food Processing
Major AirportFarwell Municipal Airport (local)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForDairy farms, Cattle feedlots, High Plains farming communities
Websitehttps://www.co.parmer.tx.us

Top Attractions in Parmer County, Texas

  • Friona Heritage Museum – Local history and artifacts.
  • Downtown Friona – Small-town shops and eateries.
  • Parmer County Courthouse – Historic courthouse in Farwell.
  • City Park of Friona – Green space with walking areas.
  • Reeve Lake – Fishing and quiet outdoor relaxation.
  • Farwell Downtown District – Historic buildings and local charm.
  • Friona Cheese Plant (exterior view) – Notable local industry site.
  • Local Agricultural Drives – Scenic fields and High Plains views.
  • Community Rodeo Events – Local rodeos and gatherings.
  • Prairie Landscapes – Wide-open plains and nature vistas.

Cities and Towns in Parmer County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
FrionaCity412334.6417°N, 102.7249°W
Farwell (county seat)City136334.3834°N, 103.0427°W
BovinaCity174034.5137°N, 102.8833°W
LazbuddieUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.3948°N, 102.6177°W
LariatUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.4681°N, 102.9752°W
HubUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.5038°N, 102.4437°W
BlackUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.7918°N, 102.7549°W
Clays CornerUnincorporated CommunityN/A34.4256°N, 102.3935°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Parmer County

  • U.S. Highway 60 - major east-west corridor through Bovina and Friona
  • U.S. Highway 70 - serves southern portions of the county and Farwell
  • U.S. Highway 84 - important route connecting Farwell with Lubbock and New Mexico
  • Texas State Highway 86 - crosses northern Parmer County
  • Texas State Highway 214 - major north-south route connecting Friona and Lazbuddie
  • Farm to Market Road 145 - serves agricultural communities and grain-producing areas
  • Farm to Market Road 1731 - connects rural farming districts throughout the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Parmer County

  • Deaf Smith County (north)
  • Castro County (east)
  • Lamb County (southeast)
  • Bailey County (south)
  • Curry County, New Mexico (west)

Distance from Parmer County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Farwell1912
Bovina2012
Lazbuddie4125
Muleshoe (Bailey County)3924
Hereford (Deaf Smith County)4830
Dimmitt (Castro County)6138
Clovis, New Mexico1811
Portales, New Mexico4327
Littlefield (Lamb County)7949
Amarillo (Potter County)12678
Lubbock (Lubbock County)14590
Tucumcari, New Mexico173107
Roswell, New Mexico198123
Albuquerque, New Mexico356221
Dallas (Dallas County)624388

Waterbodies in Parmer County

Running Water Draw, Frio Draw, Catfish Draw, Blackwater Draw tributaries, intermittent prairie streams, playa lakes, irrigation reservoirs, farm ponds, wetlands, groundwater recharge areas associated with the Ogallala Aquifer, and seasonal drainage channels across the High Plains

Best Golf Courses in Parmer County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Friona Country ClubFriona34.6471°N, 102.7208°W
Colonial Park Golf CourseClovis, New Mexico34.4224°N, 103.2054°W
Farwell Country ClubFarwell34.3891°N, 103.0413°W
Hereford Country ClubHereford34.8162°N, 102.3964°W

Colleges and Universities in Parmer County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Amarillo CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving all of Parmer County
West Texas A&M UniversityPublicUniversityMajor regional university serving the Texas Panhandle
Clovis Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeNearby higher education option for western Parmer County residents
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Parmer CountyPublicUniversityAgriculture, irrigation, livestock, youth, and community education programs

References

  1. Official Parmer County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Parmer County QuickFacts
  3. Texas Almanac - Parmer County
  4. Parmer County, Texas
  5. Amarillo College