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Smyer, TX
Town in Hockley County, Texas. ZIP codes: 79367.
Population
291
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
365
ZIP codes
1
Smyer and its ZIP codes
Smyer at a glance
- Smyer is about 3.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Smyer, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hockley County. PPP loans are for Smyer.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,057
8,939 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,453
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $7,293 per person
PPP loans
$166K
13 loans, 21 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Smyer, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
784
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
47
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 25°F
18.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smyer, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Smyer
1 in or overlapping Smyer. Population shown
Cities near Smyer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Opdyke WestTown | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WolfforthCity | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| RopesvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| LevellandCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| ShallowaterCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| WhitharralCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LubbockCity | 15 mi | 143.2 |
| AntonCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MeadowTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| SundownCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| New DealTown | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| New HomeCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| SpadeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| LittlefieldCity | 25 mi | 6.3 |
| WhitefaceTown | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| Buffalo Springs LakeVillage | 27 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smyer, TX in?
- Smyer is in Hockley County, Texas.
- What ZIP codes are in Smyer, TX?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Smyer include 79367.
- What is the population of Smyer, TX?
- About 291 people live in Smyer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smyer?
- Nearby places include Opdyke West (7.9 mi), Wolfforth (10 mi), Ropesville (12 mi), Levelland (12 mi), Shallowater (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023