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Muleshoe is in Bailey County, located 70 miles NW of Lubbock, Texas on US Highway 84 and 30 miles SW of Clovis, New Mexico.
The city’s current population is 5,158. Muleshoe boasts over 250 thriving businesses. The top 3 major employers are Muleshoe Independent School District, Muleshoe Area Hospital, and Bunge-Minsa Corporation.
Muleshoe is home to…
The famous National Mule Memorial, also known as “Ol Pete”. Ol Pete was invited and attended the first inauguration of President George Bush in 2001.
The Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, is the oldest national wildlife refuge in Texas. The Refuge is the wintering spot for the nation’s largest concentration of sand hill cranes.
Welcoming visitors to the Muleshoe Heritage Center is the “World’s Largest Muleshoe” standing 22 feet high and 17 feet wide! The Muleshoe Heritage Center offers visitors the opportunity to visit early day West Texas buildings including the Janes Ranch House, the Figure 4 Ranch House, a log cabin, the Muleshoe Ranch Cook House and Bunk House, the Virginia City Hotel and the original Muleshoe Santa Fe Depot.
Additionally, Muleshoe offers several other recreational opportunities including more than 130 acres of parks with playground equipment, softball and baseball fields, Water Park, Disc Golf, Roger Miller Little League Park, public tennis courts, Muleshoe Country Club and Golf Course, a health and fitness center, and the most active Senior Citizen Center in West Texas.
ANNUAL EVENTS:
- Fourth of July Celebration
- Mule Days and Kickin’ Nights
- Summer Carnival
- Bailey County Stock show
- Muleshoe Chamber of Commerce Banquet
- Light the Night Christmas Parade
POPULATION:
- 2010 Census: 5,158
- Median resident age: 33 years
- Median household income: $47,703 (2018)
- Median house value: $68,500 (2018)
CLIMATE:
- Average Maximum Temp – 73º
- Average Minimum Temp – 40º
- Average Annual Precipitation – 18”
- Average Annual Snowfall – 8”
MUNICIPAL INFORMATION:
Council/Manager Form of Government
The city was incorporated in 1926, became a Home Rule city in 1960, and is governed by a Mayor and four Council members elected from districts. Annual Budget – $3,219,500
TAX STRUCTURE:
Property Tax:
City of Muleshoe $0.745964/$100 valuation
Bailey County $0.757307/$100 valuation
Muleshoe ISD $1.230500/$100 valuation
Hospital District $0.329753/$100 valuation
High Plains Water $0.004686/$100 valuation
Farm to Market Road $0.130548/$100 valuation
Sales Tax: 8.25%
EDUCATION:
Public Schools:
Muleshoe Independent School District
Dillman Elementary 806-272-7382
DeShazo Elementary 806-272-7364
Watson Junior High 806-272-7439
Muleshoe High School 806-272-7303
HEALTH FACILITIES:
Muleshoe Area Medical Center 806-272-4524
- 25 bed Critical Care Access
- 6 physicians
- 24 hour Emergency Room
Providers:
Erin Gonzales, MSN, FNP-C, Clinic 806-272-7736
Keith Covey, RN-MSN, FNP-BC
Kristen R. Neely MSN, APRN, CEN, FNP-C
Mark McClanahan, D.O. 806-272-7736
Suzanne Bunker, PA-C
Robert Lepard, DDS 806-272-3446
Jerry D. Redwine, Optometrist 806-272-4705
Muleshoe Area Medical Center Outpatient Services 806-272-5561
Partain Chiropractic Wellness Clinic 806-272-4000
NURSING HOME:
Parkview Nursing Home 806-272-7578
UTILITIES:
Water, Sewer, and Sanitation - City of Muleshoe 806-272-4528
Electric - XCEL Energy 800-895-4999
Rural Electric - Bailey County Electric Co-op 806-272-4504
Natural Gas - Atmos Energy 888-363-7427
Telephone - Fivearea Telephone Co-op, Inc. / West Plains Telephone Co-op, Inc. 806-272-5533 or 800-741-6925
Wireless Phone - Five Area Telephone Co-op, West Plains 806-272-7700 or 800-741-6925
Wireless Phone - Boost Mobile 806-272-4661
Internet Provider - Fivearea Telephone Co-op, Inc. 806-272-5533 or 800-741-6925
Internet Provider - AW Broadband 806-412-0888
Digital HD Television Service - AW Broadband 806-412-0888
Dish Satellite - ACE Satellite 806-272-3215
DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORTS:
2020 Drinking Water Quality Report
2021 Drinking Water Quality Report