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'''Valentine''' is a town in [[Jeff Davis County, Texas|Jeff Davis County]], [[Texas]], United States. Its population was 134 at the 2010 census,<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4874648| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Valentine town, Texas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=December 7, 2018| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213094516/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4874648| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> down from 187 at the 2000 census. |
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| ⚫ | The noted art installation [[Prada Marfa]] (2005) is located {{convert|1.5|mi}} northwest of Valentine on [[U.S. Route 90 in Texas|U.S. 90]]. The Valentine resident and artist [[Boyd Elder]] ( |
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==Description== |
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The [[John Wayne]] film ''[[Cahill U.S. Marshal]]'', filmed in [[Durango]], Mexico, was set in Valentine, Texas. |
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| ⚫ | The town is the only incorporated municipality in Jeff Davis County. Its name refers to the date of its founding in 1882 by a [[Southern Pacific Railroad]] construction crew: February 14. It is one of several cities named Valentine in the United States where the [[U.S. Postal Service]] cancels envelopes for [[Valentine's Day]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://texashighways.com/blog/item/7008-50from-valentine-with-love |title=From Valentine, With Love |last=Rodriguez |first=Lois M. |date=February 3, 2014 |work=Texas Highways |access-date=December 19, 2017 |language=en-gb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052718/http://texashighways.com/blog/item/7008-50from-valentine-with-love |archive-date=December 22, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The noted art installation ''[[Prada Marfa]]'' (2005) is located {{convert|1.5|mi}} northwest of Valentine on [[U.S. Route 90 in Texas|U.S. Route 90]]. The Valentine resident and artist [[Boyd Elder]] (1944–2018) served as its caretaker.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-fake-prada-store-texas-desert-art-mecca |title=The Fake Prada Store in the Texas Desert That Became an Art Mecca |first=Alina |last=Cohen|date=May 25, 2018 |work=Artsy }}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Valentine is located in western Jeff Davis County |
Valentine is located in western Jeff Davis County along U.S. Route 90. The highway leads northwest {{convert|38|mi}} to [[Interstate 10]] at [[Van Horn, Texas|Van Horn]], and southeast {{convert|35|mi}} to [[Marfa, Texas|Marfa]]. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.26|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The town sits in a flat basin between the [[Davis Mountains]] {{convert|15|mi}} to the east and the [[Sierra Vieja]] {{convert|11|mi}} to the west. |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.26|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The town sits in a flat basin between the [[Davis Mountains]] {{convert|15|mi}} to the east and the [[Sierra Vieja]] {{convert|11|mi}} to the west. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=May 27, 2020}}</ref> |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 187 people, 72 households, and 55 families residing in the town. The |
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===2020 census=== |
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|+'''Valentine racial composition'''<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US1266725&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=March 5, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>{{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref>}} |
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH) |
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|21.92% |
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|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH) |
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|6 |
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|8.22% |
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|50 |
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|68.49% |
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|'''Total''' |
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|'''73''' |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 73 people, 56 households, and 41 families residing in the town. |
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===2000 census=== |
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| ⚫ | As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 187 people, 72 households, and 55 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|388.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 138 housing units at an average density of {{convert|286.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 89.84% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.53% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 8.02% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.60% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 58.82% of the population. |
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There were 72 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04. |
There were 72 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04. |
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In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males. |
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males. |
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The median income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $22,031 versus $33,333 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $16,136. About 12.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $22,031 versus $33,333 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $16,136. About 12.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 13.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.{{clear left}} |
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==Climate== |
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Valentine experiences a [[semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk'') with cool, dry winters and hot, dry summers. |
Valentine experiences a [[semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk'') with cool, dry winters and hot, dry summers. |
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*Coordinates: {{Coord|30.59083|N|104.49139|W}} |
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*Elevation: {{Convert|4440|ft|m|0}}<ref name="US COOP Stations">{{Cite web|publisher=[[Western Regional Climate Center]], [[Desert Research Institute]]|title=US COOP Station Map|url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/coopmap/|access-date=May 3, 2015}}</ref> |
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|source 1= Weather Atlas<ref name="NOAA">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/us-climate-normals/ |title=Valentine, Texas, USA - Monthly weather forecast and Climate data |publisher=NOAA |access-date= |
|source 1= Weather Atlas<ref name="NOAA">{{cite web |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/us-climate-normals/ |title=Valentine, Texas, USA - Monthly weather forecast and Climate data |publisher=NOAA |access-date=October 26, 2021 }}</ref> |
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|source 2= [[Western Regional Climate Center]], [[Desert Research Institute]]<ref name="ValWeather">{{Cite web|publisher=Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute|title=VALENTINE, TEXAS (419270), Period of Record Monthly Climate Summary|url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?tx9270|access-date=May 3, 2015}}</ref> |
|source 2= [[Western Regional Climate Center]], [[Desert Research Institute]]<ref name="ValWeather">{{Cite web|publisher=Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute|title=VALENTINE, TEXAS (419270), Period of Record Monthly Climate Summary|url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?tx9270|access-date=May 3, 2015}}</ref> |
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==Government and infrastructure== |
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The [[United States Postal Service]] operates the Valentine Post Office.<ref>"[http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/valentine-311-w-california-ave-valentine-tx-1385634 Post Office™ Location - VALENTINE]." [[United States Postal Service]]. Retrieved on July 26, 2011. "311 W CALIFORNIA AVE VALENTINE, TX"</ref> On [[Valentine's Day]] many people send postcards to Valentine, Texas. In July 2011 the USPS announced that the post office may close.<ref>Weisman, Laura. "[http://blog.chron.com/newswatch/2011/07/nine-houston-post-offices-marked-for-closure/#424-10 Nine Houston post offices marked for closure (with poll)]." ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''. July 26, 2011. Retrieved on July 26, 2011.</ref> |
The [[United States Postal Service]] operates the Valentine Post Office.<ref>"[http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/valentine-311-w-california-ave-valentine-tx-1385634 Post Office™ Location - VALENTINE]." [[United States Postal Service]]. Retrieved on July 26, 2011. "311 W CALIFORNIA AVE VALENTINE, TX"</ref> On [[Valentine's Day]] many people send postcards to Valentine, Texas. In July 2011 the USPS announced that the post office may close.<ref>Weisman, Laura. "[http://blog.chron.com/newswatch/2011/07/nine-houston-post-offices-marked-for-closure/#424-10 Nine Houston post offices marked for closure (with poll)]." ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''. July 26, 2011. Retrieved on July 26, 2011.</ref> |
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==Transportation== |
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Valentine is located on [[U.S. Route 90 in Texas|US 90]], 35 miles (58 km) north of [[Marfa, Texas|Marfa]], and 40 miles (64 km) south of [[Van Horn, Texas|Van Horn]]. |
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[[Amtrak]]’s [[Sunset Limited]] passes through the town on [[Union Pacific]] tracks, but makes no stop. A stop is located 60 miles (96 km) to the southeast in [[Alpine station|Alpine]]. |
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==Education== |
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[[Valentine Independent School District]] is the local district. |
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All of Jeff Davis County is zoned to [[Odessa College]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.130.htm|title=Sec. 130.193. ODESSA COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.}}</ref> |
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==Entertainment== |
==Entertainment== |
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[[File:2013-05-17 everywhere is a ghosttown here (Hi Waf Cafe, Valentine TX).jpg|thumb|Hi Way Cafe]] |
[[File:2013-05-17 everywhere is a ghosttown here (Hi Waf Cafe, Valentine TX).jpg|thumb|Hi Way Cafe in Valentine, May 2013]] |
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Valentine is home to, as one politician puts it, "the greatest ever West Texas Valentine's Day celebration." Hosted by the Big Bend Brewing Company of [[Alpine, Texas]], as many as 1,000 people |
Valentine is home to, as one politician puts it, "the greatest ever West Texas Valentine's Day celebration." Hosted by the Big Bend Brewing Company of [[Alpine, Texas|Alpine]], Texas, as many as 1,000 people come to Valentine on [[Valentine's Day]] from points as close as Valentine itself, Marfa, and Alpine, to places such as [[Chicago]] and [[Cleveland]]. In 2014, the west Texas brewery served free cups of beer while [[Gary P. Nunn]] played live on stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_25154740/valentine-had-its-day-valentines-day|title=Ramón Rentería: Valentine had its day on Valentine's Day|access-date=February 17, 2014}}</ref> |
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==Earthquake== |
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| ⚫ | On August 16, 1931, [[1931 Valentine earthquake|a magnitude 5.8 earthquake]] struck near Valentine, causing extensive damage. The earthquake was the most powerful ever recorded in Texas.<ref name=Historic>{{cite web|url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/events/1931_08_16.php|title=Historic Earthquakes: Near Valentine, Texas|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=January 30, 2009|access-date=January 15, 2010}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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| ⚫ | On August 16, 1931, |
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* [[List of municipalities in Texas]] |
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* [https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hlv01 Handbook of Texas Online article] |
* [https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hlv01 Handbook of Texas Online article] |
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* [http://www.westtexasweekly.com/ ''West Texas Weekly''], a local weekly newspaper |
* [http://www.westtexasweekly.com/ ''West Texas Weekly''], a local weekly newspaper |
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Latest revision as of 01:32, 3 July 2024
Valentine, Texas | |
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 Location of Valentine, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 30°35′17″N 104°29′54″W / 30.58806°N 104.49833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Jeff Davis |
| Government | |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,436 ft (1,352 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 73 |
| • Density | 148.97/sq mi (57.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 79854 |
| Area code | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-74648[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413416[2] |
Valentine is a town in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. Its population was 134 at the 2010 census,[4] down from 187 at the 2000 census.
Description
[edit]The town is the only incorporated municipality in Jeff Davis County. Its name refers to the date of its founding in 1882 by a Southern Pacific Railroad construction crew: February 14. It is one of several cities named Valentine in the United States where the U.S. Postal Service cancels envelopes for Valentine's Day.[5]
The noted art installation Prada Marfa (2005) is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of Valentine on U.S. Route 90. The Valentine resident and artist Boyd Elder (1944–2018) served as its caretaker.[6]
Geography
[edit]Valentine is located in western Jeff Davis County along U.S. Route 90. The highway leads northwest 38 miles (61 km) to Interstate 10 at Van Horn, and southeast 35 miles (56 km) to Marfa.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.26 km2), all land.[4] The town sits in a flat basin between the Davis Mountains 15 miles (24 km) to the east and the Sierra Vieja 11 miles (18 km) to the west.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1890 | 100 | — | |
| 1900 | 140 | 40.0% | |
| 1910 | 300 | 114.3% | |
| 1920 | 250 | −16.7% | |
| 1930 | 629 | 151.6% | |
| 1940 | 499 | −20.7% | |
| 1950 | 510 | 2.2% | |
| 1960 | 420 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 213 | −49.3% | |
| 1980 | 328 | 54.0% | |
| 1990 | 217 | −33.8% | |
| 2000 | 187 | −13.8% | |
| 2010 | 134 | −28.3% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −45.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 16 | 21.92% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 1.37% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 6 | 8.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 68.49% |
| Total | 73 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 73 people, 56 households, and 41 families residing in the town.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 187 people, 72 households, and 55 families residing in the town. The population density was 388.8 inhabitants per square mile (150.1/km2). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 286.9 per square mile (110.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.84% White, 0.53% African American, 8.02% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 58.82% of the population.
There were 72 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 2.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $22,031 versus $33,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,136. About 12.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.
Climate
[edit]Valentine experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cool, dry winters and hot, dry summers.
| Climate data for Valentine, Texas (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
87 (31) |
91 (33) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
86 (30) |
80 (27) |
108 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.8 (16.0) |
66.3 (19.1) |
73.3 (22.9) |
81.1 (27.3) |
88.6 (31.4) |
94.5 (34.7) |
92.3 (33.5) |
91.4 (33.0) |
86.6 (30.3) |
79.9 (26.6) |
69.3 (20.7) |
61.1 (16.2) |
78.8 (26.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 44.1 (6.7) |
48.5 (9.2) |
54.8 (12.7) |
62.3 (16.8) |
70.5 (21.4) |
77.9 (25.5) |
77.9 (25.5) |
76.8 (24.9) |
71.7 (22.1) |
63.2 (17.3) |
51.9 (11.1) |
44.7 (7.1) |
62.0 (16.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.4 (−2.6) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
36.3 (2.4) |
43.5 (6.4) |
52.4 (11.3) |
61.3 (16.3) |
63.5 (17.5) |
62.3 (16.8) |
56.8 (13.8) |
46.5 (8.1) |
34.6 (1.4) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
45.3 (7.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
−7 (−22) |
12 (−11) |
21 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
43 (6) |
51 (11) |
50 (10) |
39 (4) |
17 (−8) |
8 (−13) |
0 (−18) |
−7 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.63 (16) |
0.43 (11) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.36 (9.1) |
0.71 (18) |
1.76 (45) |
2.40 (61) |
1.36 (35) |
1.75 (44) |
1.20 (30) |
0.57 (14) |
0.58 (15) |
12.12 (307.5) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.5 (3.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.001 in) | 2.59 | 2.19 | 2.06 | 1.63 | 3.77 | 6.19 | 7.21 | 5.06 | 4.19 | 4.00 | 1.94 | 2.56 | 43.39 |
| Source 1: Weather Atlas[11] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute[12] | |||||||||||||
Government and infrastructure
[edit]The United States Postal Service operates the Valentine Post Office.[13] On Valentine's Day many people send postcards to Valentine, Texas. In July 2011 the USPS announced that the post office may close.[14]
Transportation
[edit]Valentine is located on US 90, 35 miles (58 km) north of Marfa, and 40 miles (64 km) south of Van Horn.
Amtrak’s Sunset Limited passes through the town on Union Pacific tracks, but makes no stop. A stop is located 60 miles (96 km) to the southeast in Alpine.
Education
[edit]Valentine Independent School District is the local district.
All of Jeff Davis County is zoned to Odessa College.[15]
Entertainment
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Valentine is home to, as one politician puts it, "the greatest ever West Texas Valentine's Day celebration." Hosted by the Big Bend Brewing Company of Alpine, Texas, as many as 1,000 people come to Valentine on Valentine's Day from points as close as Valentine itself, Marfa, and Alpine, to places such as Chicago and Cleveland. In 2014, the west Texas brewery served free cups of beer while Gary P. Nunn played live on stage.[16]
Earthquake
[edit]On August 16, 1931, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck near Valentine, causing extensive damage. The earthquake was the most powerful ever recorded in Texas.[17]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Valentine, Texas
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Valentine town, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
- ^ Rodriguez, Lois M. (February 3, 2014). "From Valentine, With Love". Texas Highways. Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
- ^ Cohen, Alina (May 25, 2018). "The Fake Prada Store in the Texas Desert That Became an Art Mecca". Artsy.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Valentine, Texas, USA - Monthly weather forecast and Climate data". NOAA. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "VALENTINE, TEXAS (419270), Period of Record Monthly Climate Summary". Western Regional Climate Center, Desert Research Institute. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ^ "Post Office™ Location - VALENTINE." United States Postal Service. Retrieved on July 26, 2011. "311 W CALIFORNIA AVE VALENTINE, TX"
- ^ Weisman, Laura. "Nine Houston post offices marked for closure (with poll)." Houston Chronicle. July 26, 2011. Retrieved on July 26, 2011.
- ^ "Sec. 130.193. ODESSA COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA".
- ^ "Ramón Rentería: Valentine had its day on Valentine's Day". Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ "Historic Earthquakes: Near Valentine, Texas". United States Geological Survey. January 30, 2009. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Valentine, Texas.
- Handbook of Texas Online article
- West Texas Weekly, a local weekly newspaper
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