Why visit Brownfield
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Brownfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brownfield
Brownfield is a city in and the county seat of Terry County, Texas, United States. Its population was 8,936 at the 2020 census. Brownfield is 39 miles (63 km) southwest of Lubbock.
From the Wikipedia article Brownfield, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Brownfield Family Aquatic Center
Sports field and stadium
204 Old Lamesa Road, Brownfield
Restaurants and cafes11
The Triple D Winery and Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
519 West Main Street, Brownfield
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
518 Lubbock Road, Brownfield
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
507 Lubbock Road, Brownfield
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
History
In 1903, town promoters W. G. Hardin and A. F. Small purchased the county's central lot, platted the site, and named the town after the Brownfield ranching family. To boost chances of becoming the county seat, they granted a lot to every county voter.
The town's early years saw the construction of essential structures, including the courthouse, school, and churches. Hill's Hotel became the first business, housing the inaugural post office. On June 28, 1904, Brownfield secured the county seat designation, narrowly defeating Gomez in an election. The Brownfield State Bank opened in 1905, serving multiple counties and parts of eastern New Mexico.
Brownfield was incorporated in 1920. Oil wells became operational in 1941, diversifying the town's economic landscape. In 1967, Minnie Hazel "Skip" Bowman, began producing a boxed edition of the card game Skip-Bo in Brownfield.
From the History section of Brownfield, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship15
Saint Anthony Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.7 mi
1902 Levelland Highway, Brownfield
Brownfield Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.6 mi
502 Lubbock Road, Brownfield
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Colonial Heights Elementary School
School · 0.7 mi
1100 East Reppto Street, Brownfield
Healthcare3
Map of Brownfield
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 27°F | 0.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 30°F | 0.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 37°F | 1.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 45°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 56°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 64°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 68°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 66°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 59°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 47°F | 1.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 36°F | 0.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 28°F | 0.7 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brownfield #2 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Terry County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Reese Airpark (REE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Tahoka 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Levelland 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Plains 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Lubbock 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Denver City 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Shallowater 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Morton 47 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Idalou 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Abernathy 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Post 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Brownfield Texas City Hall 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Brownfield Texas Police Headquarters 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Brownfield Texas High School 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Terry County Texas Courthouse 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- ISS018-E-35324 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-4650 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-52522 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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