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Life in Hereford
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Stories of Local Business
Get to know the business leaders of Hereford in the video series below.
Josh Ibach, Ferrell-Ross Manufacturing Inc
Trevor Caviness, Caviness Beef Packers
Location
Texas Panhandle
Located in the heart of the western Texas Panhandle, Hereford has proven to be a high-value, low-cost place to do business. Local companies benefit from a unique blend of the affordability and flexibility of a rural area, along with many amenities typically found only in larger cities. With its convenient accessibility , highly productive workforce, favorable operating costs, aggressive incentives, and vibrant quality of life, Hereford provides a fertile environment for businesses to grow and prosper.
Sitting at the crossroads of major shipping routes that stretch in every direction, Hereford provides easy access to markets, customers, and suppliers. Whether by highway, rail, or air, Hereford's transportation infrastructure facilitates fast, efficient flow of raw materials and finished goods across North America and the world.
Strategic logistical location nearly equidistant from the East and West coasts.
Proximity to metropolitan areas in Amarillo (50 miles) and Lubbock (90 miles).
Transected by major highway arteries US 385 and US 60. Within minutes of I-27 and I-40.
Situated on the BNSF main East-West rail line with daily switching and piggyback service.
Home to municipal airport with 6,100-foot runway to accommodate corporate jets.
Just a short drive from two international airports in Amarillo and Lubbock.
Phone
(806) 364-0613
Location
Hereford, Texas 79045
United States
Hours
Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
Our Community
Small-Town Living with Big-City Benefits
Hereford is dedicated to maintaining a high quality of life to complement its growing business sector. Many factors come together to make Hereford such a desirable place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, low crime rates, exemplary schools, quality healthcare, a moderate climate, and friendly neighbors with a strong sense of community pride. Hereford was recently ranked as the #4 Best Place to Live in Texas (Movoto).
Housing
Hereford provides housing in a variety of price ranges and new construction costs are below those in many areas of the country. The price for a three bedroom home in Hereford ranges from $45 - $85 per square foot. New home construction costs are $95 - $125 per square foot. Typical residential lots are between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet with costs ranging from $5,000 to $30,000.
Medical Services
Hereford Regional Medical Center recently completed construction of their 42 bed facility serving the medical needs of Hereford and the Deaf Smith County area.
Medical personnel in Hereford include nine doctors, three dentists, and four optometrists.
Two clinics extend care to residents.
Trained ambulance personnel are based at the hospital and emergency transportation is available via ground and air.
Two facilities provide a total of 224 beds for those in need of skilled nursing services.
Northwest Texas Hospital Systems - The Heart Hospital at Northwest Texas and Baptist St Anthony's Hospital Systems are located in Amarillo, TX just a short 45 minute drive from Hereford.
Education
Hereford Independent School District offers pre-K through 12 education and encompasses five elementary campuses, Hereford Jr. High, Hereford Preparatory Academy, and Hereford High School. Enrollment is just under 4,000 students. HISD employs over 250 teachers providing an overall student teacher ratio of just under 15 students per teacher.
Career and Technology training through HISD include studies in Agricultural Science, Auto Technology, Child Development, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Health Science, Home Economics, Manufacturing/Welding, and Meat Processing.
HISD competes in Texas class AAAA athletics fielding teams in football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, and track and field.
Private Kindergarten through fifth grade education is available through St. Anthony's Catholic School.
Higher education options available in Hereford include branch campuses of Amarillo College and Frank Phillips College. Both offering Associate Degrees in a wide range of studies. West Texas A&M University is located within 30 minutes of Hereford in Canyon, TX. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is located in Amarillo, TX approximately 45 minutes from Hereford, and the main campus of Texas Tech University is located 90 miles from Hereford, in Lubbock, TX.
Business Environment
Pro-Business Government
Hereford has a growing reputation as an aggressive, highly competitive community for economic development. Local government is committed to minimizing tax burdens and cutting red tape in support of new companies and existing industry. To facilitate these initiatives, the Hereford Economic Development Corporation offers a variety of generous incentives for qualified projects.
Tax Credits/Exemptions/Abatements
Discretionary Cash Grants
Financing Programs
Workforce Training Funds
Texas Enterprise Zones
Low or No-Cost Land
Low-Cost Environment
Hereford's low operating costs and favorable tax structure make the community one of the most cost-effective locations to do business in the nation. On all levels, Hereford presents significant cost savings in taxes, labor, utilities and real estate, enabling companies to minimize expenses and maximize profitability. Attractive state level policies, such as no income tax and limited regulation, further enhance our business environment. Texas is consistently rated the #1 Best State for Business.
Labor
Hereford has a rich tradition of skilled, hard working, and dependable employees. Hereford businesses draw from of a pool of over 200,000 people within the commuting area. This area is filled with diverse skill sets, education, and experience levels. As part of a right-to-work state, wage rates in Hereford are below national averages. Nearby colleges and universities play a key roll in generating talented and well trained employees for local companies.
Utilities - Water/Sewer
The City of Hereford is served by wells drilled into the Ogallala, Santa Rosa, and Dockum Auqifers. The water system is supplied from overhead towers of 900,000 gallon capacity and ground storage of an additional 6.1 million gallons. The maximum daily capacity is 14 million gallons with a peak load of 7 million gallons.
Storm and sanitary sewer systems are in place and sewage treatment is via a primary/lagoon system with a capacity of 180,000,000 gallons, presently operating at 50 percent load.
Solid waste disposal is by landfill and transfer with contracted regular trash pickup with the City of Hereford.
Utilities - Electricity/Natural Gas
Electric Power is supplied by Southwestern Public Service Company and distributed to the city by Xcel Energy, while distribution to rural customers is provided by Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative.
LP Gas is supplied by local distributors
Utilities - Communication Technology
Hereford is a SMART COMMUNITY. West Texas Rural Telephone Cooperative and their subsidiary, WT Services provides fiber to the premises (FTTP) throughout Hereford and the surrounding area. They are capable of providing as much data as you need over fiber optic cable. They service a 2,600 square mile area in and around Hereford. IPTV, voice communications, and enhanced 9-1-1 services are also available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hereford, Texas Known for?
Hereford, Texas is known as “The Beef Capital of the World”. There are many reasons for this - billions of reasons! But, did you know that before being known for its world-renowned cattle industry, Hereford was once known as “The Windmill City”? This is due to its many windmills supplying fresh water from the Ogallala Aquifer. Read more.
How many cows are in Hereford, Texas?
There’s a reason why Hereford, Texas is known as “The Beef Capital of The World”. Hereford feeds more than 1 million head of cattle annually within its nearby feedyards. That equates to over 1 billion pounds of beef produced, and over 1 billion dollars in cattle sales every year. Hereford helps to produce enough beef every year to feed 65 million people (based on worldwide average consumption). Read more.
Why does Amarillo smell bad?
If you are cruising Route 66 and stop at the Cadillac Ranch during certain times of year you will undoubtedly catch a whiff of one of the main industries in the Texas Panhandle……Cattle. Read more.
How far is Hereford from Amarillo?
Hereford, Texas is a city located in Deaf Smith County. It is the county seat for Deaf Smith County. Known as the “Beef Capital of the World”, Hereford is located 48 miles southwest of Amarillo. The population is between 15,500 and 18,000. Read more.
