Slaton, Texas
Slaton is a city of 5,761 people in Lubbock County, Texas, founded in June 15, 1911.
Why visit Slaton
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Slaton Bakery and Slaton Harvey House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Slaton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Slaton
Slaton is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. Founded by German immigrants, Slaton was the westernmost German settlement in Texas. The population was 5,858 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 5,698 in 2024. Slaton is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Slaton, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Slaton Model Railroad Studio
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
166 South 8th Street, Slaton
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes12
Where to stay3
History
Slaton was established on June 15, 1911. Slaton was named for Lubbock rancher and banker O.L. Slaton, Sr. (1867–1946), who promoted railroad construction in Slaton.
From the History section of Slaton, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship17
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
205 South 19th Street, Slaton
First United Methodist Church of Slaton
Church · Methodist · 0.7 mi
305 West Lubbock Street, Slaton
Hearts Together Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.8 mi
340 West Division Street, Slaton
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Church · Catholic · 1.2 mi
705 South 4th Street, Slaton
Trinity Evangelical Methodist
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
700 South 19th Street, Slaton
Twenty First Street Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
South 21st Street, Slaton
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare3
Slaton Primary Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
130 North 7th Street, Slaton
Map of Slaton
69 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 30°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 32°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 39°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 84°F | 57°F | 2.6 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 66°F | 2.7 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 2.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 50°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 30°F | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lubbock Wfo (14 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
Lubbock County has had 14 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)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
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, 18 miles away.
- Idalou 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Lubbock 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Tahoka 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Ralls 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Post 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Shallowater 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Crosbyton 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Abernathy 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Brownfield 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Levelland 42 mi west, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Slaton, TX IMG 4663, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
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