Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock is a city of 264,814 people in Lubbock County, Texas, founded in 1890.
Why visit Lubbock
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 250 places to eat, 28 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Joyland Amusement Park, Lubbock Christian University, National Ranching Heritage Center and Lubbock High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Lubbock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lubbock
Lubbock is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 257,141 at the 2020 census (estimated at 273,071 in 2025), Lubbock is the 10th-most populous city in Texas and the 84th-most populous in the United States. The city is in the northwestern part of the state, in the Great Plains region, an area known historically and geographically as the Llano Estacado, and ecologically is part of the southern end of the High Plains, lying at the economic center of the Lubbock metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 367,109 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Lubbock, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Joyland Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 3.9 mi
Amusement park in Lubbock, Texas, United States
Lubbock Christian University
School · 2.7 mi
Private university in Lubbock, Texas, United States
Texas Tech University College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
School · 1.6 mi
Agricultural school of Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University College of Architecture
School · 1.4 mi
Architecture school at Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences
School · 1.9 mi
University
Whitacre College of Engineering
School · 1.9 mi
Engineering college at Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University College of Media & Communication
School · 1.5 mi
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks37
National Ranching Heritage Center
Museum · 2.0 mi
Agriculture museum about ranching in Texas, USA
3121 4th Street, Lubbock
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Lubbock High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic place in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
2004 19th Street, Lubbock
Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater
Museum · 2.4 mi
2579 South Loop 289, Lubbock
Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Cactus Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
Carlock Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
Kress Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Former five and dime store in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock Lake Landmark
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Archaeological site in Texas, United States of America
Lubbock Post Office and Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
Texas Technological College Dairy Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
Texas Technological College Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
Tubbs-Carlisle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic place in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
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Warren and Myrta Bacon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
2901 Drive of Champions, Lubbock
Galaxy Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
2526 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock
United Supermarkets Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
1701 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes250
7 Brew Coffee
Cafe · 1.7 mi
1415 University Avenue, Lubbock
Mo-Su 05:30-22:00
Atlan
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
4001 34th Street
Mo 07:00-15:00; Tu-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Kaveri Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 1.0 mi
3806 50th Street, Lubbock
Tu-Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00
Silver Bullet Sports Grill & Bar & Saloon
Bar and pub · 2.3 mi
Founded in 1982, Silver Bullet Sports Grill & Bar & Saloon is a staple in Lubbock, TX, known for its lively atmosphere and classic dive...
5145 Aberdeen Avenue, Lubbock
Mo-Su 10:00-02:00
Vizo's African Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant · African
3131 34th Street, Lubbock
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 open "Restaurant and Bar" || Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00 open "Bar"
West Straw's Boba Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.1 mi
3709 19th Street, Lubbock
Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
238 more on the map.
History
In 1867, the land that would become Lubbock was the heart of Comancheria, the shifting domain controlled by the Comanche.
Lubbock County was founded in 1876. It was named after Thomas Saltus Lubbock, former Texas Ranger and brother of Francis Lubbock, governor of Texas during the Civil War. As early as 1884, a U.S. post office existed in Yellow House Canyon. A small town, known as Old Lubbock, Lubbock, or North Town, was established about three miles to the east. In 1890, the original Lubbock merged with Monterey, another small town south of the canyon. The new town adopted the Lubbock name. The merger included moving the original Lubbock's Nicolett Hotel across the canyon on rollers to the new townsite. Lubbock became the county seat in 1891, and was incorporated on March 16, 1909. In the same year, the first railroad train arrived.
Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) was founded in Lubbock in 1923. A separate university, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, opened as Texas Tech University School of Medicine in 1969. Both universities are now overseen by the Texas Tech University System, after it was established in 1996 and based in Lubbock. Lubbock Christian University, founded in 1957, affiliated with the Churches of Christ, has its main campus in the city. South Plains College and Wayland Baptist University operate branch campuses in Lubbock.
From the History section of Lubbock, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay28
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock Medical Center
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
4923 Marsha Sharp Freeway, Lubbock
Americas Best Value Inn Medical Center Lubbock
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
4105 19th Street, Lubbock
Churches and places of worship85
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.6 mi
1120 52nd Street, Lubbock
Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
2316 Broadway, Lubbock
Agape United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.5 mi
1215 Slide Road, Lubbock
Shopping40
Jirani International Enterprise African Market
Grocery · Asian · 0.7 mi
2808 34th Street, Lubbock
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries82
Betty M Condra School For Education Innovation
School · 2.8 mi
1421 9Th St, Lubbock
Christ the King School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
4011 54th Street, Lubbock
Healthcare49
Map of Lubbock
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 30°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 32°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 39°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 84°F | 57°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 66°F | 2.7 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 2.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 30°F | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lubbock Wfo (2 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
Lubbock County has had 14 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)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Wolfforth 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Shallowater 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Buffalo Springs Lake 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Ransom Canyon 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- New Deal 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Idalou 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Slaton 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Abernathy 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Ropesville 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Wilson 19 mi southeast, about 31 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- LubbockSkyline2013, user:Redraiderengineer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Race and ethnicity 2010- Lubbock (5560434892), Eric Fischer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Leon Carrasco Musician from Odessa Texas Lubbock 2025 (1), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Leon Carrasco Musician from Odessa Texas Lubbock 2025 (2), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Leon Carrasco Musician from Odessa Texas Lubbock 2025 (6), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Leon Carrasco Musician from Odessa Texas Lubbock 2025 (3), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Leon Carrasco Musician from Odessa Texas Lubbock 2025 (4), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Leon Carrasco Musician from Odessa Texas Lubbock 2025 (5), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Leon Carrasco and Peter Egbe Lubbock Texas live performance 2025 (3), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Leon Carrasco and Peter Egbe Lubbock Texas live performance 2025 (1), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Leon Carrasco and Peter Egbe Lubbock Texas live performance 2025 (2), Gerardolagunes, CC0
- Lubbock April 2022 57 (William Curry and Olive Price Holden House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lubbock April 2022 56 (William Curry and Olive Price Holden House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lubbock, Texas skyline, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Lubbock April 2022 55 (2806 20th Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lubbock April 2022 53 (Fred and Annie Snyder House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lubbock April 2022 54 (Fred and Annie Snyder House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lubbock High School, Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Lllcenter, user:pschemp, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cactus Theater, Lubbock, TX IMG 0070, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carlock Building (east side), Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Warren and Myrta Bacon House (west), Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- TTUadmin, Johan Hendrikse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lubbock Texas Old Federal Courthouse, Leaflet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kress Building in Lubbock, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James C. Watkins, JCWclayworks, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Curry and Olive Price Holden House, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holden Properties Historic District, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TTU West Campus Hall, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coleman 070716 N Vanity (Before) (33195136945), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- Coleman 070716 N Vanity (Mid) (33038275672), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- Coleman 070716 Vanity (Mid-Painted) (33195136895), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- Coleman 060716 NORTH (FULL) (33066929731), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- Coleman 061416 (NW Work) (33066929551), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- Coleman 061416 (NE) (32482154384), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- Coleman 061416 (NW) (33284126246), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- Coleman 061416 (FULL- 66 Windows) (33284126366), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- Coleman 060716 NORTH (33284124356), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- DSC02610 (9533041438), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
- DSC02608 (9530261857), Texas Tech University - University Student Housing, CC BY 2.0
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