Information on Amherst, Lamb County
The City of Amherst is located in the state of Texas, in Lamb County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Amherst City HALL, Lamb County
| Amherst City Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building PO Box 560 Amherst, TX 79312-0560 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst City Hall | +1 806-246-3421 | |
| Amherst, TX email | Not available | |
| Amherst official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Amherst | Harold Heller | |
| Lamb County, Texas: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Texas birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst TX in?Amherst, TX is located in Lamb County |
Where is Amherst, Texas ?Amherst lies in Lamb County in the northwestern part of Texas, United States. It is situated on the Llano Estacado, an extensive plateau known for its flat terrain. Amherst is approximately 65 miles northwest of Lubbock, a significant city in the region, and is near the Texas-New Mexico border. |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Texas |
| County | Lamb - other counties in Texas |
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 721 inhabitants | 851 / 7 690 | ||
| Population density in Amherst | 864,5 pop/sq mi (333,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, TX
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Amherst, TX
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| LAMB COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 100 6TH DRIVE, ROOM 212 | 8063854222 |
| BAILEY COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 300 SOUTH FIRST STREET | 8062723165 |
| HOCKLEY COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 802 HOUSTON STREET | 8068948527 |
| ABERNATHY POST OFFICE | 801 AVENUE D | 8062984111 |
| HALE COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 225 BROADWAY STREET | 8062915226 |
| LUBBOCK COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 904 BROADWAY | 8067751317 |
| LUBBOCK MONTEREY STATION | 5014 GARY AVENUE | 8067950836 |
| LUBBOCK DOWNTOWN STATION | 411 AVENUE L | 8067443802 |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | 601 INDIANA AVE | 8067423667 |
| PARMER COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 401 THIRD STREET | 8064813419 |
| NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT | 700 NORTH MAIN STREET | 5757427500 |
| NORTH WEST STATION POST OFFICE | 1224 WEST 21ST STREET | 5757635556 |
| NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT CLERK | 109 WEST 1ST STREET | 5753596920 |
| HEREFORD POST OFFICE | 408 MAIN STREET | 8063642054 |
| TERRY COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 500 WEST MAIN STREET | 8066374202 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Amherst
There are 1 bank branches in Amherst.
First State Bank is the most popular bank in Amherst with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Amherst:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| First State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst City code | 4803084 |
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| Amherst City postcode | 79312 |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Hale County Airport 41.4 miles Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 41.7 miles Clovis Municipal Airport 47.6 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | 0,83 sq mi (2,16 km²) |
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| Amherst altitude | 3 648 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 34.0125 Longitude: -102.414 Latitude: 34° 0' 45'' North Longitude: 102° 24' 50'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Amherst | Currently, the town Amherst isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Amherst |
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| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Sudan, Littlefield, Earth and Springlake | ||
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| Sudan | Sudan | Earth |
| Sudan |  | Littlefield |
| Morton | Littlefield | Littlefield |
| Sudan 7.3 miles | Littlefield 7.9 miles | Earth 15.3 miles |
| Springlake 16.4 miles | Olton 19.7 miles | Anton 20.1 miles |
| Muleshoe 23.4 miles | Morton 28.1 miles | Opdyke West 29.8 miles |
| Levelland 30 miles | Whiteface 30.8 miles | Hart 31 miles |
Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 916 miles | Houston : 506 miles | Philadelphia : 1556 miles |
| Phoenix : 557 miles | San Antonio : 389 miles | San Diego : 853 miles |
| Dallas : 337 miles | San Jose : 1112 miles | Jacksonville : 1239 miles |
| Indianapolis : 983 miles | San Francisco : 1182 miles | Austin : 374 miles |
| Columbus : 1147 miles | Fort Worth : 305 miles closest | Charlotte : 1229 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Amherst, TX
Alternative schools in Amherst
Amherst School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 161
Leisure and activities in Amherst surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Littlefield Country Club to Littlefield 5.7 miles | Olton Country Club to Olton 17.8 miles |