Why visit Spearman
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lyric Cinema.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Spearman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Spearman
Spearman is a city in and the county seat of Hansford County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,171. It is known for its collection of windmills from the J.B. Buchanan windmill collection.
From the Wikipedia article Spearman, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes2
Spearman Donuts
Fast food · Donut · 0.9 mi
821 821 TX-207, Spearman
Mo-Su 05:00-24:00
History
Spearman was platted in May 1917 in anticipation of construction of the North Texas and Santa Fe Railway. A post office opened in 1917, and by that time, E. C. Hays had a store near the site. The city was named for Thomas E. Spearman, a vice president of the North Texas and Santa Fe Railway.
World War I delayed completion of the railroad from Shattuck, Oklahoma, until October 1919, but Spearman was already thriving; several churches and businesses had moved in from Hansford. Spearman remained the terminus of the railroad until 1931, when the line was extended to Morse and points south. The town was incorporated in 1921 and had 30 businesses, a brick school building, and a population of 1,000 by 1926.
In the November 2011 election, Spearman residents voted to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages within the city limits, making Spearman a "wet" city in an otherwise "dry" county. The law took effect December 15, 2011, and allows the sale of beer and wine in retail establishments such as grocery stores and all liquor sales in a licensed liquor store. Additionally, all alcoholic beverages may now be sold in restaurants that apply for and receive a liquor license.
From the History section of Spearman, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Spearman
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 25°F | 0.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 27°F | 0.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 35°F | 1.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 43°F | 1.8 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 83°F | 53°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 68°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 66°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 59°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 46°F | 1.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 34°F | 0.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 26°F | 1.0 in | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spearman (1 mi away), rain and snow from Gruver, 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
Hansford County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2011-07-01: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2008-03-14: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hutchinson County Airport (BGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 36 miles away.
- Gruver 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Morse 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Goodwell 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Guymon 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Borger 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Booker 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Fritch 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pampa 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dumas 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Canadian 49 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hansford County Texas Courthouse, Wordbuilder, CC BY 3.0
- ISS042-E-7454 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-7453 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-31962 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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