Shallowater, TX
- Elevation
- 3,295 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Shallowater is a quiet West Texas community of roughly 3,000 residents, located about twelve miles northwest of Lubbock along U.S. Highway 84. Founded as a railroad stop in the early 1900s, the town has preserved its peaceful rural charm amid wide-open plains and farmland. It offers a relaxed pace of living while keeping you just a fifteen-minute drive from the city.
Much of the local energy centers around the highly regarded Shallowater Independent School District, giving the town a tight-knit feel where neighbors regularly catch up at sports games and school events. Local parks, churches, and neighborhood spots cover everyday needs, while a quick trip down the highway connects residents to Lubbock for major healthcare facilities, shopping, dining, and jobs at Texas Tech University.
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