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Foard County, TX
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Foard County, Texas.
Population
991
Land area
704sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Foard County
Foard County at a glance
- Foard County is 99% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,563 a year, 22% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,700 (75% below Texas) and median rent is $572 a month.
Local data for Foard County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Foard County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,563
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$70,700
Median rent
$572/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (181), Mexican Americans (93), Irish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,003
388 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,401
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.63M
FY 2026, $11,534 per person
PPP loans
$2.47M
125 loans, 504 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2,530
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Foard County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled24.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Foard County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
372
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 27°F
26.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Foard County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Foard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Foard County, TX?
- Crowell is the largest city or town in Foard County, with about 640 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Foard County?
- Foard County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79227.
- What is the population of Foard County, TX?
- About 991 people live in Foard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Foard County?
- Foard County borders Wilbarger County, Hardeman County, Baylor County, Knox County, Cottle County, King County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023