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The City of Floydada serves a junction between State Highways 70, 207 and 62.  As a result, the City serves as a gateway to Lubbock and Plainview from eastern counties such as Briscoe, Hall, Childress, Motley and Cottle.  Likewise, regional communities such as South Plains, Cedar Hill, Flomot, Silverton, Turkey, Matador, Paducah, Idalou and Ralls also travel through Floydada.  Floydada serves as the county seat for Floyd County and sees a combined traffic of over 7,000 vehicles on an average day.

Distance from Floydada to the following cities:

City, State	Distance in Miles
Lubbock, Texas	45
Plainview, Texas	25
Amarillo, Texas	100
Midland, Texas	170
San Angelo, Texas	210
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas	320
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma	320
El Paso, Texas	480

Traffic counts on an average day based on TxDOT as of September 24, 2007

Highway	Count
62 (South of Floydada)	2,200
62, 70 (East of Floydada)	2,100
70 (North of Floydada)	2,200
207 (North of Floydada)	690

Leading State Highways

• 62/82 Southwest leads to Lubbock, Brownfield, Seminole and Hobbs
• 70 West leads to Plainview (I-27 North to Amarillo, I-27 South to Lubbock), Clovis
• 62/82 East leads to Wichita Falls
• 207 South leads to Ralls and Post

Airport and Railway Access

Aiport (local).........................Floydada Municipal Airport, longest runway 4,600 ft.
Airport (regional).................Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (48 miles)
Railway Access...................Plainview - Burlington Northern-Sante Fe Railroad (27 miles)

Public Education

The City of Floydada is home to the Floydada Independent School District.  The Floydada ISD began as a result of a number of facilities joining together, several which later became part of the district.  Duncan was established in April 1967 on South 8th Street.  Andrews was established in 1926 on North White Street, but as of the 2009-2010 school year has been combined with A.B. Duncan.  The junior high was established in January 1924 on South 5th St.; the cafeteria and band hall were added in 1966-67.  A new high school campus was established in 1957 on Whirlwind Alley; up until that time it had shared a campus with the junior high.

Floydada Independent School District is “Dedicated to Education and Committed to Excellence."  Students attending this “TEA Recognized District" are provided a high-quality, 21st century education while enjoying the benefits of a small town atmosphere.  The staff at FISD is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities, as well as encouraging students to remain actively engaged in the various extra-curricular activities offered by the district.  Floydada ISD strives for excellence in academic student achievement while emphasizing character and good citizenship in all endeavors.  The district was awarded a “Recognized” rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2008-2009 school year and also met the federal AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) standard.  Two of the three campuses were also awarded “Recognized” status. 

FISD is committed to educating every student through a comprehensive and academically challenging curriculum taught in a safe and nurturing environment.  They challenge students to pursue dreams, succeed with integrity, and accomplish goals!  Floydada ISD offers many student benefits and opportunities which include:

• A well-trained and committed staff of teachers and administrators
• A 21st Century Digital Learning Environment – technology is integrated into all aspects of the curriculum. Students in grades 5-12 are provided an Apple MacBook for 24/7 digital learning.
• Dual Credit and Advanced Placement courses in high school
• UIL sports including: Football, Basketball, Power Lifting, Cross Country, Track, Baseball, Softball, Golf, and Tennis
• UIL Academic Competitions
• A newly renovated elementary school featuring state of the art technology capabilities
• Special education services for students with special needs
• Enrollment of approximately 870 students
  

Texas Education Rating...................................Academically Acceptable
Total Enrollment................................................858
Total Annual Budget.........................................$8,300,963
Student/Teacher Ratio......................................10.4/1

Campus Locations

AB Duncan Elementary Grades PK-5 1011 S. 8th Street Floydada, TX 79235 (806) 983-2296

Floydada Junior High School Grades 6-8 910 S. 5th Street Floydada, TX 79235 (806) 983-2161

Floydada High School Grades 9-12 1 Whirlwind Alley Floydada, TX 79235 (806) 983-2340

Floydada Administrative Offices 226 W. California Floydada, TX 79235 (806) 983-2498

Campus locations include: Duncan, Jr. High, High School, PAC (Parent Adolescent Center).
Web site: www.floydadaisd.esc17.net

Area Colleges and Universities

Floydada's location also offers prime access to a number of secondary learning institutions.  As a result, an educated workforce is readily available in the region.  The following is a summary of these institutions and their distance from Floydada.

• Wayland Baptist University offers degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's levels. More than 1,000 students enroll on the campus in Plainview, plus 5,800 students on remote campuses abroad. Web site: www.wbu.edu
  
  

  Locations	Distance
  Plainview, Texas	25 miles
  Lubbock, Texas	55 miles

  
  
• South Plains College offers 78 associate degree programs, including employee-training programs with a campus enrollment of more than 5,900 students in Levelland. Web site: www.southplainscollege.edu
  
  

  Locations	Distance
  Plainview, Texas	25 miles
  Lubbock, Texas	50 miles
  Levelland, Texas	80 miles

  
  
• Texas Tech University is a Division I University in Lubbock offering bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees, with medical, engineering and law schools. Annual enrollment of 27,500. Web site: www.ttu.edu
  
  

  Locations	Distance
  Plainview, Texas	25 miles
  Lubbock, Texas	50 miles
  Levelland, Texas	80 miles

  
  
• Lubbock Christian University is a faith based university which offers 34 baccalaureate degrees and 10 master’s degrees with an average annual enrollment of approximately 4,000 students. Web site: www.lcu.edu
  
  

  Locations	Distance
  Lubbock, Texas	55 miles

  
  
• Amarillo College offers 75 associate degree programs with an average annual enrollment of approximately 9,900 students. Web site: www.actx.com
  
  

  Locations	Distance
  Amarillo, Texas (4 locations)	55 miles
  Dumas, Texas	150 miles
  Hereford, Texas	105 miles

  
  
• West Texas A & M University offers 60 undergraduate programs and 43 master's programs with an average annual enrollment of 7,500 students. Web site: www.tamu.edu
  
  

  Locations	Distance
  Canyon, Texas	85 miles

Workforce Development

Floydada has a number of free training programs provided by the Floydada Professional Development Center and the Floydada Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Employers can access financial assistance for training through the Skills Development Fund and the Self-Sufficiency Fund administered by the Texas Workforce Commission. Local training facilities include Caprock Community Action and the Floydada Technology Center.

The Floydada Technology Center (FTC) began in 2003 and is provided by the Floydada EDC and is housed in the EDC offices at 105 South 5th Street. The Center itself was designed to provide workforce development to both citizens and businesses upon request. It houses a twelve student capacity classroom with an instructor's podium and computer that is attached to a projector. Learn more about the FTC.

Caprock Community Action was opened in 2002 and operates a learning lab that offers citizens the opportunity to earn their GED.  They are located at 701 E. Lee Street in Floydada and they can be reached at 806-983-3134. Learn more here.

Major Employers (Top 15 In County)

Company Name	Employees	Type
Floydada ISD	182	Public
Lockney General Hospital District	120	Public
Floyd County	120	Public
Lockney ISD	110	Public
Carthel Brothers	100-150	Private
Floydada CoOp Gins	45	Private
Lockney Health and Rehab	41	Private
Lighthouse Electric Cooperative	35	Private
Barwise Gin	35	Private
Lowe's Marketplace	35	Private
Cargill Cattle Feeders	35	Private
Floydada Livestock Sales Co.	34	Private
City of Floydada	28	Public
Delta Pine and Land Company	27-42	Private
Darty Gin	25	Private

Industry
The City of Floydada and Floyd County has a strong agriculture based economy like that of many other counties in the region. However, several other unique industries have added to the economic base to make it diverse in nature.

Future Development
The Floydada Economic Development Corporation has land available at Floydada Industrial Park which designed to hold key property for future development. The land is actually owned by the Floydada Development Center (FDC). This entity is an unofficial arm of the Floydada EDC as a 501c3 charitable organization. The FDC works in conjunction with the Floydada Economic Development Corporation to create new jobs through this industrial park. The following is a Google Map of the park. The brown shaded area is the region owned by the Development Center as of March 2009.

The City of Floydada is located near the edge of the South Panhandle Caprock. This area is characterized by a higher elevation than that of land to the east. As a result, the wind energy potential for Floyd County represents a significant resource for future development.

Floydada Square Miles	2.0 mi.
Floyd County Square Miles	992 mi.
Elevation	2,600 ft. - 3,300 ft.

The City of Floydada and Floyd County experience all four seasons of weather. Winters are cool and windy with little or no precipitation with the exception of snowfall. Summers experience a more mild wind and moderately high temperatures.

The following is a list of average climate data to give a general idea of the weather in the area. Note these values are averages and estimates. They are not intended to provide precise data in a given time frame.

Category	Summer	Winter
Average High Temperature	92°F	50°F
Average Low Temperature	68°F	25°F
Average Precipitation	3.75 in	0.5 in
Average Morning Humidity	75%	70%
Average Afternoon Humidity	50%	50%
Average Wind Speed	11.5 MPH	14.5 MPH
Average Snowfall	0.0 in	5.0 in
Average Sunshine	78%	65%

Floydada has many businesses, some old and some new. Included here are links to those businesses who have web sites. If you are looking for information on a business that is not listed here, please contact us at (806) 983-3318 or office@floydadaedc.com.

American State Bank

Assiter Insurance Agency LLC

Assiter Punkin' Ranch

Caprock Motor Parts & True Value Hardware

City Bank

Dairy Queen 

Dollar General

Farmers Insurance Group

First National Bank of Floydada

Floydada ACE Hardware

Floydada Independent School District

Floyd County Historical Museum

Floyd County Memorial Library

Goen & Goen, Inc.

John Deere - Ray Lee Equipment

KFLP

Lowe's Pay 'n Save

Oden Chevrolet

Producers Coop Elevator

Shepherd's Meadow Assisted Living

State Farm - Nick Long

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance

The Bunk House Motel

The Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon

If your Floydada business' web site is not listed above, please contact us.

The City of Floydada is located in what many call the wind corridor of the United States. The wind corridor stretches from the Panhandle of Texas up into Minnesota, including some of the most wind rich states in the country.

There are several reasons why Floyd County and Floydada, Texas are ideal for wind development. Those reasons include the quality of wind in the region, the potential to connect into two different electric grid systems, the plan scheduled for transmission build-out in the area and much more.

Wind Classification

The quality of wind is ranked on a scale of one to seven. In Floyd County the wind ranking is class 4, which is considered good for wind energy development. The map below shows Floyd County in relation to wind classifications. You can visit West Texas A&M University’s Alternative Energy Institute Web site for more information.

Source: www.windenergy.org

Electric Grids

Texas is served by several different electric grid operators. Those operating in the Floyd County area are Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). It is beneficial for our area to be in such close vicinity to both grids because it allows for the opportunity to send electricity generated from wind farms either way. Even though Floyd County is located primarily in the SPP grid, lines can be built in the area that connects to the ERCOT grid. You can find out more about the electric grid system in the electricity chapter of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Energy Report 2008.

Source: The Energy Report 2008

Transmission Build-out

In January of 2009 the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) chose several transmission service providers (TSPs) to construct a build-out of transmission lines across the state of Texas. The purpose of the transmission overhaul was to help harness the wind rich regions of West Texas and the Texas Panhandle in order to send the energy generated into more populated areas of Texas where the energy can be used. Two TSPs have Floyd County included in their study area, Sharyland Utilities and Wind Energy Transmission Texas (WETT). The Competitive Renewable Energy Zones project in Texas has the potential to help spur wind energy development in Floyd County. The maps below show Sharyland and WETT's project areas. View map of entire CREZ build-out.

Sharyland Utilities Project Area

WETT Project Area

You can find an interactive map of renewable energy projects in the United States at the National Resource Defense Council web site. Put in zip code 79235 to see development in Floyd County specifically. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) also provides a list of all projects in the state along with project specifics (view project list).

This information was provided by Caprock Plains Wind Energy Association (CPWEA), a non-profit landowner association located in Floydada, Texas.

Total Annual Revenue:

Floyd County	$2.5 million
City of Floydada	$3.9 million

Property Taxes (Per $100 evaluation):

Floyd County	0.64852
Floydada ISD	1.17000
City of Floydada	0.40000
Caprock Hospital	0.13610
Mackenzie Water	0.22121
City of Lockney	0.38290
High Plains Water	0.00794
Lockney Hospital	0.43861
Lockney ISD	1.14000

                                                                Total:        4.54528


Sales Tax (8.25% Per Dollar):

Floyd County	0.5%
City of Floydada	1.0%
Floydada Economic Development Corp	0.5%
State of Texas	6.25%

                                                               Total:         8.25%

*Note these rates are subject to change. Please contact the Floyd County Appraisal District for verification at (806) 983-5256.

The State of Texas does NOT have an "income tax" due to the presence of the sales tax.

2009 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Where do we get our drinking water?

Our drinking water is obtained from SURFACE AND GROUND water sources. It comes from the following Lake/River/Reservoir/Aquifer: OGALLALA. A Source Water Susceptibility Assessment for your drinking water source(s) is currently being updated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This information describes the susceptibility and types of constituents that may come into contact with your drinking water souce based on human activities and natural conditions. The information contained in the assessment will allow us to focus our source water protection strategies. Some of this source water assessment information will be available later this year on Texas Drinking Water Watch's web site.

Definitions:

• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest permissible level of a contaminant in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected health risk. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination.
• Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
• Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Abbreviations:

• NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Units
• MFL = million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos)
• pCi/L = picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)
• ppm = parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)
• ppb = parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)
• ppt = parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter
• ppq = parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter

Inorganic Contaminants

Year or Range	Contaminant	Avg Level	Min Level	Max Level	MCL	MCLG	Unit of Measure	Source of Constituent
2009	Arsenic	3	3	3	10	0	ppb	Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes.
2009	Barium	0.182	0.182	0.182	2	2	ppm	Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits.
2009	Flouride	2.56	2.11	3	4	4	ppm	Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories.
2009	Nitrate	0.45	0.14	0.76	10	10	ppm	Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
2009	Selenium	5.3	5.3	5.3	50	50	ppb	Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits.
2007-09	Combined Radium 226 & 228	0.36	0	0.72	5	0	pCi/L	Erosion of natural deposits.
2007-09	Gross beta emitters	12.2	10.6	13.8	50	0	pCi/L	Decay of natural and man-made deposits.
2007-09	Gross alpha	6.95	6.9	7	15	0	pCi/L	Erosion of natural deposits.

Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level

Year	Disinfectant	Avg Level	Min Level	Max Level	MCL	MCLG	Unit of Measure	Source of Contaminant
2009	Chloramine Residual	1.05	0.2	3.9	4	4	ppm	Disinfectant used to control microbes.

Disinfectant Byproducts

Unregulated Initial Distribution System Evaluation for Disinfection Byproducts

This evaluation is sampling required by EPA to determine the range of total trihalomethane and haloacetic acid in the system for future regulations. The samples are not used for compliance, and may have been collected under non-standard conditions. EPA also requires the data to be reported here.

Unregulated Contaminants

Bromoform, cholorform, dichlorobromonethane, and dibromochloromethane are disinfection byproducts. There is no maximum contaminant level for these chemicals at the entry point to distribution.

Lead and Copper

"If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. This water supply is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead/.

Turbidity

Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as neusea, cramps, diarrhea and associated headaches.

Year	Contaminant	Highest Single Measurement	Lowest Monthly % of Samples Meeting Limits	Turbidity Limits	Unit of Measure	Source of Contaminant
2009	Turbidity	0.30	100.00	0.3	NTU	Soil runoff.

Total Coliform

Total coliform bacteria are used as indicators of microbial contamination of drinking water because testing for them is easy. While not disease-causing organisms themselves, they are often found in association with other microbes that are capable of causing disease. Coliform bacteria are more hardy than many disease-causing organisms; therefore, their absence from water is a good indication that the water is microbiologically safe for human consumption.

Secondary and Other Not Regulated Constituents

(No associated adverse health effects.) 

Year or Range	Constituent	Avg Level	Min Level	Max Level	Secondary Limit	Unit of Measure	Source of Contaminant
2009	Aluminum	0.242	0.242	0.242	0.05	ppm	Abundant naturally occurring element.
2008-09	Bicarbonate	263	260	265	N/A	ppm	Corrosion of carbonate rocks such as limestone.
2009	Calcium	47.9	47.9	47.9	N/A	ppm	Abundant naturally occurring element.
2008-09	Chloride	21	16	27	300	ppm	Abundant naturally occurring element; used in water purification; byproduct of oil field activity.
2009	Copper	0.021	0.021	0.021	1	ppm	Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives.
2005-08	Hardness as Ca/Mg	228	203	253	N/A	ppm	Naturally occurring calcium and magnesium.
2009	Magnesium	39.4	39.4	39.4	N/A	ppm	Abundant naturally occurring element.
2009	Nickel	0.003	0.003	0.003	N/A	ppm	Erosion of natural deposits.
2008-09	pH	7.6	7.4	7.8	>7.0	units	Measure of corrosivity of water.
2009	Sodium	66	66	66	N/A	ppm	Erosion of natural deposits; byproduct of oil field activity.
2008-09	Sulfate	115	28	201	300	ppm	Naturally occurring; common industrial byproduct; byproduct of oil field activity.
2008-09	Total Alkalinity as CaCO3	239	213	265	N/A	ppm	Naturally occurring soluble mineral salts.
2008-09	Total Dissolved Solids	464	375	552	1,000	ppm	Total dissolved mineral constituents in water.
2009	Total Hardness as CaCO3	282	282	282	N/A	ppm	Naturally occurring calcium.
2009	Zinc	0.012	0.012	0.012	5	ppm	Moderately abundant naturally occurring element; used in the metal industry.

All information from the "2009 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report: Consumer Confidence Report" from the City of Floydada, 114 W. Virginia St., 806-983-2834.