Enochs is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Bailey County, Texas
Bailey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It is in West Texas and its county seat is Muleshoe.
As of the 2020 census, its population was 6,904.
History
In 1876, the Texas Legislature established Bailey County from portio ...
, United States.
According to the
Handbook of Texas
The ''Handbook of Texas'' is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA).
History
The original ''Handbook'' was the brainchild of TSHA President Wal ...
, the community had an estimated population of 80 in 2000.
Enochs has a post office, with the ZIP code of 79324.
History
Enochs developed as a trading center in the early 1920s. The population peaked at approximately 250 in 1940 when five businesses were operating in the community. By 1980, the population had fallen to 164 and remained at that level in 1990. In 2000, Enochs was home to three businesses and 80 residents.
Geography
Enochs is situated at the junction of
State Highway 214 and
FM 54 in southern Bailey County, approximately three miles north of the
Cochran County line and 12 miles south of
Needmore. It is also located west of
Littlefield and northwest of
Lubbock.
Climate
According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by German-Russian climatologist Wladimir Köppen (1846–1940) in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen, notabl ...
system, Enochs has a
semi-arid climate
A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not as low as a desert climate. There are different kinds of semi-ar ...
, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Climate Summary for Enochs, Texas
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Education
Public education in the community of Enochs is provided by the Sudan Independent School District
Sudan Independent School District is a public school district based in Sudan, Texas (USA). The district includes portions of three counties – Lamb, Bailey, and Cochran. Sudan ISD has two campuses - Sudan High (Grades 8-12) and Sudan Elementa ...
.
References
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Unincorporated communities in Bailey County, Texas
Unincorporated communities in Texas