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Ralls, Texas

Ralls is a city of 1,463 people in Crosby County, Texas, founded in 1911.

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Population1,463 -19.4% since 2019
Elevation3,107 ft 947 m
Founded1911
Land area1.3 sq mi
ZIP code79357
Nearest airportLubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 25 mi

Why visit Ralls

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 26°F.

About Ralls

Ralls is a city in Crosby County, Texas, United States. It was named after John Robinson Ralls, who with the help of W.E. McLaughlin, laid out the townsite in July 1911. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 1,665, down from 1,944 at the 2010 census.

From the Wikipedia article Ralls, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks4

City of Ralls

Monument and historic site

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John R. Ralls Building

Monument and historic site

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John Robinson Ralls

Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Lions Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

George's Restaurant

Diner · American · 0.4 mi

404 4th Street, Ralls

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Churches and places of worship3

Emma Church of Christ

Church · Church Of Christ

903 Tilford Avenue, Ralls

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First Baptist Church of Ralls

Church · Baptist

521 Tilford Avenue, Ralls

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Ralls United Methodist Church

Church · United Methodist

517 Watts Avenue, Ralls

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Shopping1

Gas and EV charging2

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Schools, colleges and libraries7

Map of Ralls

19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

20°40°60°80°100°January: 0.8 in of rainFebruary: 0.9 in of rainMarch: 1.4 in of rainApril: 1.8 in of rainMay: 2.9 in of rainJune: 3.0 in of rainJuly: 2.4 in of rainAugust: 2.0 in of rainSeptember: 2.7 in of rainOctober: 1.7 in of rainNovember: 1.1 in of rainDecember: 1.0 in of rainJanuary: 54°FFebruary: 59°FMarch: 67°FApril: 76°FMay: 83°FJune: 90°FJuly: 93°FAugust: 92°FSeptember: 85°FOctober: 75°FNovember: 64°FDecember: 55°FJanuary: 26°FFebruary: 29°FMarch: 36°FApril: 44°FMay: 55°FJune: 64°FJuly: 68°FAugust: 67°FSeptember: 59°FOctober: 48°FNovember: 36°FDecember: 28°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan54°F26°F0.8 in
Feb59°F29°F0.9 in
Mar67°F36°F1.4 in
Apr76°F44°F1.8 in
May83°F55°F2.9 in
Jun90°F64°F3.0 in
Jul93°F68°F2.4 in
Aug92°F67°F2.0 in
Sep85°F59°F2.7 in
Oct75°F48°F1.7 in
Nov64°F36°F1.1 in
Dec55°F28°F1.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Crosbyton Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$57,697median household income
$72,200median home value
$777median monthly rent
40.1median age
9.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%of homes are owner-occupied
26.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3423%35 to 6435%65 and over18%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Crosby County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe ice storms.

  • 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)
  • 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, 25 miles away.

  • Crosbyton 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
  • Lorenzo 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
  • Idalou 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
  • Floydada 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
  • Lubbock 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
  • Lockney 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
  • Post 34 mi south, about 54 min by car
  • Hale Center 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
  • Plainview 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
  • Olton 55 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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