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Tahoka, TX
City in Lynn County, Texas.
Population
2,424
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,018
ZIP codes
0
Tahoka and its ZIP codes
Tahoka at a glance
- Tahoka is about 8.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,039 a year, 21% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (55% below Texas) and median rent is $978 a month.
Local data for Tahoka, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tahoka, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,039
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$978/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,161), German Americans (165), Irish Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lynn County. PPP loans are for Tahoka.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,586
1,498 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,947
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.8M
FY 2026, $11,405 per person
How people get to work
Tahoka, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tahoka, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
20.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tahoka, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.5%
U.S. 11.1% +14.4 pts
Cities near Tahoka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilsonCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| New HomeCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| O'DonnellCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| SlatonCity | 21 mi | 5.4 |
| PostCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| WelchCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| Buffalo Springs LakeVillage | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| Ransom CanyonTown | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| MeadowTown | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| WolfforthCity | 27 mi | 4.9 |
| RopesvilleCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| BrownfieldCity | 28 mi | 6.5 |
| LubbockCity | 29 mi | 143.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tahoka, TX in?
- Tahoka is in Lynn County, Texas.
- What is the population of Tahoka, TX?
- About 2,424 people live in Tahoka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tahoka?
- Nearby places include Wilson (11 mi), New Home (13 mi), O'Donnell (14 mi), Slaton (21 mi), Post (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023