Deaf Smith County Facts

Deaf Smith County has a population of 18,510. Hereford is the largest community in Deaf Smith County. Deaf Smith County has 39.2% Anglo, 58.8% Hispanic, and 1.4% Black. Hereford Independent School District has over 4,000 students. There is 1 public library. There are 3 local radio stations, 1 AM and 2 FM. There are 13 physicians, 66 registered nurses, 3 dentists, and 1 hospital. Dawn A. Watson, CEA-FCS, is the project Extension agent in Deaf Smith County.