Slaton, Texas

About Slaton

Set in the northwestern part of Texas, Slaton is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,698.

Slaton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,055 residents per square mile.

📰 Slaton News Today

• 10625 E County Road 7400, Slaton, TX 79463 Realtor.com · Aug 14
• See Desserts First treats from 2025 Girl Scouts Lubbock fundraiser - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Avalanche-Journal · Aug 13
• Slaton dog owner charged after attack leaves child injured everythinglubbock.com · Jun 30
• Slaton ISD asks voters to approve more than $50 million in bonds KCBD · Apr 2
• Beatriz Parras Obituary | Englunds Funeral Service & Chapel | Slaton, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Slaton Unique

• The only place in America named Slaton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,698.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Slaton

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Arandas Taqueria — mexican
• Casa De Miguel — mexican
• JJ's Cafe — american
• Pitforks & Smokerings BBQ
• Texas 1809 — steak house

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Texas Air Museum · Museum
• Engine 1809 · Attraction
• Slaton Model Railroad Studio · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Slaton

• City of Slaton Park reviews ★
• Elgie Allen Park reviews ★
• Russell Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Slaton

• CATHELENE THOMAS EL
• SLATON H S
• SLATON ISD DAEP
• SLATON J H
• SOUTHLAND SCHOOL
• STEPHEN F AUSTIN PRI

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Slaton

🏘️ Nearby Communities