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Farwell, TX
City in Parmer County, Texas.
Population
1,306
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,598
ZIP codes
0
Farwell and its ZIP codes
Farwell at a glance
- Farwell is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,875, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,000 (47% below Texas) and median rent is $1,338 a month.
Local data for Farwell, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Farwell, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$149,000
Median rent
$1,338/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (664), German Americans (99), Irish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Parmer County. PPP loans are for Farwell.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,802
6,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56M
FY 2026, $5,677 per person
How people get to work
Farwell, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Farwell, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 26°F
20.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Farwell, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.2%
U.S. 11.1% +13.1 pts
Cities near Farwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Texico, NMCity | 0.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Clovis, NMCity | 12 mi | 23.6 |
| BovinaCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Cannon AFB, NMCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.9 |
| MuleshoeCity | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| Portales, NMCity | 22 mi | 8 |
| FrionaCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Farwell, TX in?
- Farwell is in Parmer County, Texas.
- What is the population of Farwell, TX?
- About 1,306 people live in Farwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Farwell?
- Nearby places include Texico, NM (0.9 mi), Clovis, NM (12 mi), Bovina (12 mi), Cannon AFB, NM (16 mi), Muleshoe (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023