It's solidly Republican country. GOP nominee Bob Dole got 60 percent of the vote in the 1996 presidential election. The town was carved from the massive XIT Ranch in 1902. Population has remained steady between 5,000 and 7,000 throughout the 20th century. Dalhart has 22 restaurants.
Civic leaders tout the low-humidity, moderate climate.
This summer, when the highs and lows in Dallas were 100 and 80, they were 88 and 65 in Dalhart. Winter brings an average annual snowfall of 15 inches. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement . We also have a Privacy Policy .