Muleshoe, Texas
Muleshoe is a city of 5,667 people in Bailey County, Texas, founded in 1913.
Why visit Muleshoe
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Babe Ruth Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Muleshoe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Muleshoe
Muleshoe is a city in Bailey County, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1913, when the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway built an 88-mile (142 km) line from Farwell, Texas, to Lubbock through northern Bailey County. In 1926, Muleshoe was incorporated. As of the 2020 census, Muleshoe had a population of 5,160.
From the Wikipedia article Muleshoe, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay2
Heritage House Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2301 West American Boulevard, Muleshoe
History
The name Muleshoe can be traced in the region to Henry Black, when he registered a brand on November 12, 1860. In 1877, Black purchased three houses on 40,000 acres (160 km2) in Stephens County, naming it Muleshoe Ranch. Later, he built a large ranch house and a log schoolhouse, and established a small cemetery for family members. Muleshoe Ranch was supposedly named after the owner found a mule shoe in the soil.
On April 23, 1906, the Gulf, Santa Fe and Northwestern Railway Company and the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway Company merged (eventual successor BNSF Railway) and were chartered to construct a railway between Lubbock and Farwell on the New Mexico border. From 1901 to 1915, communities along the future railway contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to its construction. Muleshoe was founded in 1913 when the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway laid rails across northern Bailey County; residents borrowed the name from the nearby Muleshoe Ranch.
From the History section of Muleshoe, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.0 mi
805 East Hickory Avenue, Muleshoe
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Muleshoe
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 20°F | 0.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 23°F | 0.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 30°F | 1.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 38°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 63°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 54°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 40°F | 1.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 28°F | 0.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 21°F | 0.7 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Muleshoe #1 Hcn (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
Bailey County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe ice storms.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Clovis Municipal Airport (CVN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Farwell 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Bovina 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Friona 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Clovis 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Littlefield 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Dimmitt 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Olton 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Cannon AFB 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Morton 35 mi south, about 56 min by car
- Portales 36 mi west, about 58 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
- Bailey County Texas Courthouse 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Muleshoe Texas City Hall 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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