Floydada, Texas
Floydada is a city of 2,588 people in Floyd County, Texas, founded in 1890.
Why visit Floydada
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Floydada
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About Floydada
Floydada is a city in and the county seat of Floyd County, Texas, United States. This rural community lies on the High Plains of the Llano Estacado in West Texas and is sometimes referred to as the Pumpkin Capital of Texas. Its population was 2,675 at the 2020 census, down from 3,038 at the 2010 census and 3,676 at the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Floydada, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Floydada Livestock Sales
Farm and orchard · 0.9 mi
703 North 12th Street, Floydada
Museums and landmarks12
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes10
History
According to the Texas State Historical Association, the community of Floydada was originally named "Floyd City". It was established in 1890 on 640 acres (260 ha) of land donated by James B. and Caroline Price of Jefferson City, Missouri. Floydada won the election as county seat over Della Plain. When a post office opened, the name was changed to "Floydada". The meaning of the name is disputed. Some claim it was meant to be "Floydalia" but was garbled in transmission to the U.S. Postal Service, while others insist it is a combination of the county's name and that of James Price's mother, Ada. A third view is that it was formed from Caroline Price's parents, Floyd and Ada.
Floydada became an important railroad junction in 1928, when the Quanah, Acme and Pacific Railway reached the town.
From the History section of Floydada, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship16
Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
309 South Wall Street, Floydada
City Park Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ
505 South 5th Street, Floydada
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
203 West Kentucky Street, Floydada
Getsemani Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.5 mi
705 West Missouri Street, Floydada
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
401 North 12th Street, Floydada
Out Reach Harvest Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal
310 East Mississippi Street, Floydada
Primitive Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
899 West Crockett Street, Floydada
Trinity Assembly
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.4 mi
500 West Houston Street, Floydada
West Side Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ
525 West Mississippi Street, Floydada
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Floydada Collegiate Junior High/High School
School · 0.6 mi
215 North White Street, Floydada
Healthcare3
Map of Floydada
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 25°F | 0.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 28°F | 0.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 36°F | 1.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 44°F | 1.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 82°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 64°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 68°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 66°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 1.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 0.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 27°F | 0.8 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Floydada (0 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
Floyd 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)
- 2010-08-03: Hurricane Alex (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hale County Airport (PVW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Lockney 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Petersburg 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Ralls 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Crosbyton 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Lorenzo 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Plainview 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Seth Ward 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Idalou 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Hale Center 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- Lubbock 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Floydada, Pschemp, CC BY-SA 3.0
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