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A town of 1,387, settled in 1906. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Farwell’s best subject grades are an A+ for schools, an A for safety, and an A− for cost of living; its weakest is a D for incomes. On hazard risk, just 44 of Texas’ 1,000 towns do better. Farwell is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 72% of U.S. towns. On safety, just 38 of Texas’ 576 towns do better. Farwell’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both Texas’ towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Farwell's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 91% of U.S. towns. Parmer County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. Farwell has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Farwell beats most towns.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Farwell El | PK–5 | 279 |
| Farwell J H | 6–8 | 131 |
| Farwell H S | 9–12 | 189 |
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Farwell is from typical.
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Census counts: 1,009 in 1960, 1,425 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1943 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Farwell, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Farwell.
Its public schools are run by Farwell ISD. Its three schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 279 | A |
| Farwell H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 189 | B |
| Farwell J HTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 131 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
At 0 per 1,000 residents, Farwell’s violent crime rate is below both the Texas town median (1.9) and the median of U.S. towns (1.6). The property crime rate in Farwell is 2.9 per 1,000 residents.
| Farwell | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.9 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 90% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Farwell beats the Texas average on 1 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 24% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Farwell.
| Farwell | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 24% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Farwell | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78% | 74.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 5.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Farwell home is worth about $196,000, up 6.3% in a year, 34% below the Texas typical home.
| Farwell | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,338 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Farwell has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Farwell’s July high is 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Farwell for work: only 11% work in town. Jobs based in Farwell grew to 489 in 2023, 138 more than in 2013. 16% of Farwell residents live below the poverty line.
| Farwell | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
0.8 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Farwell City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Farwell
About 2 of every 100 Farwell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
City in Texas, United States
Farwell is a city in and the county seat of Parmer County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,425 at the 2020 census. The city is located on the Texas-New Mexico border with the city of Texico, New Mexico across the border.
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Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
Not for the area. That is 2.8 years of the area's median household income ($69,735 across the county). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.