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Slaton
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Slaton is a small West Texas city known for its tight-knit community, historic railway heritage, and iconic bakery. The relaxed pace and friendly locals make it an inviting stop for travelers exploring the Lubbock region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
5,858
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.44°, -101.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
46
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$1,420
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
62
English
100
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
5.4°C
Record High
44.9°C
Record Low
-13.5°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
488 mm
Internet Speed
243 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
LBB
Distance
30 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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