Midland, Texas
Midland is a city of 136,640 people in Martin County, Texas, founded in 1881.
Why visit Midland
Townapedia lists 66 museums and landmarks, 100 parks and trails, 141 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Yucca Theatre, Cinergy Midand Tall City, Bush Family Home State Historic Site and Museum of the Southwest.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Midland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Midland
Midland is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Midland County in West Texas, with small portions extending into Martin County. The population was 132,524 at the 2020 census. Located in the Permian Basin, Midland is a major center for American oil and natural gas production.
From the Wikipedia article Midland, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
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Yucca Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
Historic place in Midland, Midland County, Texas
Cinergy Midand Tall City
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
4915 West Loop 250 North
Su 10:00-23:00; Mo-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-01:00
Museums and landmarks66
Bush Family Home State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic place in Midland, Midland County, Texas
Museum of the Southwest
Museum · 2.5 mi
1705 West Missouri Avenue, Midland
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 14:00-17:00
54 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds100
Doug Russell Aquatics
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 mi
900 North Midland Drive, Midland
Su 13:00-16:00,17:00-20:00; Mo-Sa 12:00-15:00,16:00-19:00; Tu off;...
Astound Broadband Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 3.4 mi
801 North Loop 250 West, Midland
Midland College Central Lawn
Park · 0.5 mi
3600 North Garfield Street, Midland
24/7
Midland College Southwest Lawn
Park · 0.4 mi
3600 North Garfield Street, Midland
24/7
Sibley Nature Center
Hiking and trails · 2.8 mi
Wadley near Carver
1307 East Wadley Avenue, Midland
Fasken Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Picnic Facilities, Playground, Walking/Jogging Trail, Basketball, Soccer
2301 Humble Avenue, Midland
Grafa Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Picnic Facilities, Playground, Walking/Jogging Trail
3201 Ma Mar Avenue
88 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes141
Antojo Pura Vida
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.3 mi
1008 South Big Spring Street, Midland
Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Su 11:00-23:00
Basken & Robbins Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.9 mi
5400 Briarwood Avenue, Midland
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.0 mi
2100 West Loop 250 North, Midland
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Chuy's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.0 mi
4609 West Loop 250 North, Midland
Su-Tu 11:00-22:00; We 11:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Cork & Pig Tavern
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
200 Spring Park Drive, Midland
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Cowboy Prime
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.9 mi
200 Spring Park Drive, Midland
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Cpl Ray's Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
3303 North Midkiff Road, Midland
Tu-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
4102 North Big Spring Street, Midland
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
HTeaO
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Dessert · 1.6 mi
1119 Andrews Highway, Midland
Su 11:00-21:05; Mo-Fr 07:00-21:05; Sa 08:00-21:05
HTeaO
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Dessert · 2.7 mi
4601 Spence Drive, Midland
Su 11:00-20:05; Mo-Fr 07:00-20:05; Sa 08:00-20:05
129 more on the map.
History
Midland was established in June 1881 as Midway Station, on the Texas and Pacific Railway. Its name came from its central location between Fort Worth and El Paso, but because there were already other towns in Texas named Midway, the city changed its name to Midland in January 1884 when it was granted its first post office.
Midland became the county seat of Midland County in March 1885, when that county was first organized and separated from Tom Green County. By 1890, it had become one of the state's most important cattle shipping centers. The city was incorporated in 1906, and by 1910 established its first fire department, along with a new water system.
Midland was changed significantly by the discovery of oil in the Permian Basin in 1923 when the Santa Rita No. 1 well began producing in Reagan County, followed shortly by the Yates Oil Field in Iraan. Midland became the West Texas oil fields' administrative center. During World War II, it had the nation's largest bombardier training base. A second boom began after the war, with the discovery and development of the Spraberry Trend, still the country's third-largest oil field by total reserves. Yet another boom period took place during the 1970s, with the high oil prices associated with the oil and energy crises. Today, the Permian Basin produces one fifth of the nation's total petroleum and natural gas output.
From the History section of Midland, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Midland Loop 250
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
5309 West Loop 250 North, Midland
Churches and places of worship110
Golf Course Road Church Of Christ
Church · Churches Of Christ · 1.5 mi
3500 West Golf Course Road, Midland
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries86
Healthcare24
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Midland Odessa
Hospital · 3.0 mi
1800 Heritage Boulevard, Midland
Map of Midland
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 31°F | 0.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 35°F | 0.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 42°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 89°F | 60°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 67°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 70°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 69°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 52°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 40°F | 0.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 32°F | 0.5 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Midland 4 Ene (5 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
Martin County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2008-05-01: Price Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Gardendale 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Odessa 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Stanton 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- West Odessa 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- McKinney Acres 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Andrews 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Big Spring 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Ackerly 42 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Crane 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lamesa 50 mi north, 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Midland, TX skyline (cropped), Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Scharbauer Student Center Midland College 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- OShaughnessy Hall Midland College 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Langford Chaparral Center Midland College 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Aaron Medical Science Building Midland College 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Midland Park Mall Midland Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Lee High School Midland Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Midland High School Midland Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Midland, Texas (2913216256), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Midland, Texas (2912367371), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Vaughn Building Midland Texas 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Greetings from Midland, Texas, "Land of th Modern Pioneer" - Large Letter Postcard (8472357609), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Yucca Theatre, Midland, TX DSCN1171, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS059-E-94351 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS031-E-180174 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Eddie Livingston Factory Supercross 1, Sharon needles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eddie Livingston Factory Supercross 2, Sharon needles, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SK-90 Prodigy Projector, Terpzilla, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bush Childhood Home George W. Bush's former Room 2, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home-Kitchen 2-Aug 2013, User:Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home Backyard, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home-Kitchen-Aug 2013, User:Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home Telephone, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home-Kitchen, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home - George W. Bush's former room, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home-Living room-Aug 2013, User:Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home Fireplace, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home Hallway, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home Bathroom, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bush Childhood Home-Front-August 2013, Blueag9, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fred & Juliette Turner House 3, Kara Browning, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fred & Juliette Turner House, Kara Browning, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fred & Juliette Turner House 2, Kara Browning, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WNBTower, av3553, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IPhone Pictures 201, Av3553, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WNBTowerfrom2blocks, av3553, CC BY-SA 3.0
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