Why visit Seth Ward
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wayland Baptist University and Plainview Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Seth Ward
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Seth Ward
Seth Ward is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hale County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Seth Ward had a population of 1,603.
From the Wikipedia article Seth Ward, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Wayland Baptist University
School · 2.7 mi
Private Baptist university based in Plainview, Texas, USA
Museums and landmarks3
Plainview Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Plainview, Hale County, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Where to stay1
The Hitchin' Post RV Park & Cabins
Campground · 1.4 mi
4018 North Interstate 27, Plainview
History
It is named for Seth Ward College, which was founded in 1910 by Methodist bishop Seth Ward, who took over Central Plains College and Conservatory of Music (founded in 1907) to form Seth Ward College. The school burned in 1916 and was not rebuilt.
From the History section of Seth Ward, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Northside Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
1100 West 32nd Street, Plainview
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare1
Map of Seth Ward
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 29°F | 0.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 36°F | 1.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 44°F | 1.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 82°F | 55°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 64°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 68°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 66°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 1.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 0.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 28°F | 0.7 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plainview Hcn (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
Hale County has had 9 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)
- 2008-03-14: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2006-01-11: Extreme Wildfire Threat (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hale County Airport (PVW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Plainview 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Hale Center 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Lockney 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Olton 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Floydada 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Idalou 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Ralls 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Dimmitt 42 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Lubbock 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Crosbyton 48 mi southeast, 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
- Wayland Baptist University Plainview Texas 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- ISS066-E-2516 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-57542 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-32538 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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