Why visit Post
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include O S Ranch Museum and Garza County Historical Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Post
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Post
Post is a city in and the county seat of Garza County, Texas, United States. Its population was 4,790 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 3,486. The Triassic reptile Postosuchus is named after the city.
From the Wikipedia article Post, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks20
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes9
History
Post is located on the edge of the caprock escarpment of the Llano Estacado, the southeastern edge of the Great Plains. It is at the crossroads of U.S. Routes 84 and 380.
From the History section of Post, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship10
Graham Chapel Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
1016 West 15th Street, Post
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Post
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 29°F | 0.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 32°F | 1.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 39°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 47°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 57°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 66°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 70°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 69°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 50°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 38°F | 1.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 30°F | 1.0 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Post (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
Garza County has had 13 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)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
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, 41 miles away.
- Wilson 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Slaton 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Tahoka 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Ransom Canyon 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Buffalo Springs Lake 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
- Crosbyton 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Idalou 37 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Lubbock 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Snyder 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Floydada 55 mi north, 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
- Revised photo of Garza County Historical Museum IMG 4643, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
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