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PyoteTX

A town of 73, settled in 1907.

Is Pyote a good place to live?

Pyote has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

73 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Getting set up

Moving to Pyote: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Pyote, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Pyote water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers84% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pyote’s trash rules yet
SchoolsMonahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School DistrictWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereWard County Early Voting ClerkWard County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code7977779777 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Pyote.

Natural hazards

Pyote faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding

Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in just over three quarters of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Pyote break down as 51% from inland flooding and 9% from hail.

24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
24Low riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingHailStrong wind

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Pyote stands out in Texas and nationally, with a typical July afternoon hotter than most

Summers in Pyote are hot, and winters mild, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 98°, January nights drop to 31° and snow is almost unheard of.

98°summer high

Typical low → high °F

Winter33–63°
Spring51–84°
Summer70–98°
Fall51–81°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
98°
typical summer high

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults in Pyote have high blood pressure than in the typical Texas or U.S. town

The share of adults in Pyote who say their health is fair or poor is 29%, above both Texas’ towns (24%) and U.S. towns (19%). Among adults here, 18% have diabetes. On the CDC’s 31 measures, Pyote is ahead of Texas on 4 and behind on 12.

PyoteTexas townsU.S. towns
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)18%13%12%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)46%35%35%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)19%15%14%
Get no exercise (CDC PLACES)37%30%25%
31 measures vs. Texas
4 better15 too close to call12 worse
What stands outPyoteTX
Fewer binge drinkers13.1%17%
More adults treating high blood pressure82.1%74.1%
More adults with heart disease10.5%5.6%
Ward Memorial Hospital
14.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

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Colleges nearby

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Questions about Pyote

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Is Pyote, TX a good place to live?

Pyote has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.