Hansford County

Hansford County Offices

Hansford County Town List

Hansford County, Texas, was established in 1876. The legislature officially organized the County in 1889. Also, it named Spearman as the seat of Hansford County. 

Hansford County was named after John M. Hansford, a judge and a Texas State congressman. Its biggest cities remain Spearman and Gruver.  

Additionally, the County has a population of 5,257 as per the latest 2021 censors. It represents a population growth rate of -1.33%. 

Furthermore, Hansford County covers an area of approximately 2383 Km2. Hansford County is found on the northern edge of the Panhandle. Oklahoma County borders it on the north. Sherman County on the west, Ochiltree County on the east, and Hutchinson County on the south. 

History of Hansford County, Texas 

The Texas State Legislature voted to form Hansford County in 1876. The lawmakers curved Hansford County from the Bexas and Young Counties. Thus, Hansford town became the first seat of the new County of Hansford. 

Then in 1909, Anders L.Mordt started to encourage Norwegian farmers to settle in the Northern areas of Hansford County. Due to this influx, the Norwegians created a rural community of farmers and named it Oslo. 

Two hundred and twenty-one farms were established by 1920, and the Santa Fe railway finally reached Spearman from North Texas. Moreover, Gruver became the second largest city after Spearman. T Gruver grew due to the extension of the Chicago Gulf railway to the south of the County.  

Hansford County grew over the years and by the 1980s, its economy had developed from a purely agricultural one to a more complex economy based on oil and transportation. 

Hansford County Offices 

Hansford County Government consists of several offices that offer services to the people of Hansford. These offices include the County Judge, the Commissioners Court, the County Attorney, the County Tax Collector, the Sheriff, and the County auditor. 

The judge of Hansford County is Benny.D.Wilson, the citizen of Hansford, can reach out to him using his phone: 801-659-4100. The County Judge supervises the County Commissioners Court that consists of four other judges. 

Ira G. “Butch” Reed sits in the County Commissioners Court and can be reached using a phone: 801-659-4100. 

David L.Thomas sits in the County Commissioners Court. The residents can reach out to him using his phone:806-659-4100. 

Tim Stedje remains one of the County Commissioners Court Judges in Hansford County. Residents can reach out to him using phone number: 806-659-4100. 

Dany Henson occupies the final slot of judges in the Hansford County Commissioners Court. Residents can reach him via phone number:806-659-4100. 

Cheryl Nelson occupies the office of the County Attorney in Hansford County. Citizens can reach out to her using the phone number: 806-659-4156. 

Janet Torres remains the Hansford County Clerk. Residents can reach out to her using her phone; 806-659-4110. 

Lynn French occupies the office of the County Treasurer. Citizens can reach her using her phone number:806-659-4125.  

Robert Mahafee occupies the office of the County Sheriff in Hansford County. County residents can reach out to him via his phone:806-659-4140. 

Cost Of Living in Hansford County 

The cost of living remains relatively cheaper in Hansford County than in other parts of Texas and the US in general.  

Most of the cost of living indicators such as grocery, housing, utilities, and transport cost are low compared to the National US costs. Health services remain the only exception as it costs much more than the average US national costs. 

The Weather Situation in Hansford County 

Most residents consider Hansford County as the coolest part of the state of Texas. Also, April, May, and October remain the most pleasant months for residents in Hansford. 

The County enjoys four months with a high temperature of between 70 and 85 degrees celsius. It makes for the most comfortable months as the County experiences six months of significant rainfall in a year. 

At 93.7 degrees celsius, July is the hottest month in Hansford. Interestingly, only a few days in the summer record unpleasant humidity during the summer. 

Education in Hansford County 

Seemingly, education comes out as an expensive undertaking in Hansford County. The County spends $13969 per student annually. 

It remains a relatively higher expenditure than the US National average expenditure of $12383 per student annually. 

Additionally, Hansford education statistics show ten students per teacher, 210 students per librarian, and 245 students per counselor.  

Hansford County Economy 

The County’s economy depends mainly on the following economic activities;  

• Agriculture, fishing, hunting, and forestry 
• Oil and gas extraction 
• Mining and quarrying 
• Construction 
• Manufacturing 

Hansford County’s unemployment rate stands at 3.5% which is better than the US national rate of 6.0%. Also, job rate growth projections for the next ten years stand at 12.5% in Hansford. It remains a lower growth than the National US projection for the same period, which stands at 33.5%. 

Furthermore, the annual average income per person in Hansford is $46181, far lower than the National US figure of $53482. 

Safety and Security in Hansford County 

The safety of the residents refers to whether people feel safe in their area of residence. Hansford County has the responsibility to ensure all the County residents remain safe in their neighborhoods.  

Factors that affect the safety of the people include the Public Safety System, the natural and built environment, and the community’s capacity to respond to change with a high level of participation in their security.  

The standard violent crime rate in Hansford County stands at 3.75 per 1000 inhabitants. Also, people living in the western neighborhoods of Hansford feel safer. The violent crime rate in the west of Hansford stands at 1 in 350 people compared to a high rate of 1 to 186 in the northern neighborhoods.

Museums in Hansford County 

If you reside in Hansford or are a visitor, you may want to explore the wonders of the world in Hansford. There exist numerous museums that exhibit the local, cultural, and natural history of Hansford County. 

Sometimes you may want to relive your childhood with kids, and Hansford presents some of the best museums in Texas for this purpose. 

Museums in Hansford: 

• Clay Center for Arts and Science 
• Hinton Railroad Museum 
• Museum of Radio Technology 
• The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center 
• The Oil and Gas Museum 
• Virginia Museum of Transportation 
• Frontier Culture Museum 
• Rocky Mount Living History Museum 

Hansford County Library 

The County Library serves as a fountain of knowledge to the Hansford County residents. It offers a friendly and cool reading environment. Also, patrons can relax and reflect on issues in this safe space. 

More importantly, the library offers numerous information resources that cater to the information needs of patrons and residents of Hansford County. 

Additionally, the library remains a member of the Harrington  Library Consortium. It provides patrons with a wide range of information material as the consortium helps these libraries provide a bigger information resource base.