Name: | Wilbarger County |
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FIPS code: | 48-487 |
State: | Texas |
Founded: | 1881 |
Named for: | Josiah Pugh Wilbarger and Mathias Wilbarger |
Seat: | Vernon |
Largest city: | Vernon |
Total Area: | 978 sq mi (2,530 km²) |
Land Area: | 971 sq mi (2,510 km²) |
Total Population: | 12,887 |
Population Density: | 13/sq mi (5.1/km²) |
Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Website: | www.co.wilbarger.tx.us |
Wilbarger County location map. Where is Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 978 square miles (2,530 km), of which 971 sq mi (2,510 km) are land and 7.0 sq mi (18 km) (0.7%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 70
- U.S. Highway 183
- U.S. Highway 283
- U.S. Highway 287
Adjacent counties
- Tillman County, Oklahoma (north)
- Wichita County (east)
- Baylor County (south)
- Foard County (west)
- Hardeman County (west)
- Jackson County, Oklahoma (northwest)