MARTIN COUNTY

County Offices
301 North Saint Peter Street
Stanton 432-756-3412
www.co.martin.tx.us

Chamber of Commerce
Stanton 432-756-3386
www.stantontex.com

Sparsely populated Martin County is part of the Midland, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area in the heart of the Midland/Odessa region. The county seat of Stanton is the only incorporated community within the county and serves as a hub of commerce, education, and healthcare. Covering more than 900 square miles, Martin County preserves a rural nature with part of the Spraberry Trend, one of the nation’s largest oil fields by remaining reserves, underlying much of the area. State highways and Interstate 20 provide quick links to regional attractions and Midland International Airport.

Services
Healthcare services for Martin County residents begin locally with the Martin County Hospital District in Stanton. Dedicated to providing the finest in primary care in a highly personalized, patient-centered setting, Martin County Hospital is conveniently located along Interstate 20. Meeting every routine need and many specialty demands, hospital services include emergency care, general care and surgeries, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry, endoscopies, cardiopulmonary, various therapies, laboratory, and advanced imaging. Should the need for advanced care arise, several state-of-the-art medical centers are available within a reasonable commute in Midland and Odessa. Medical Center Hospital in Odessa serves a 17-county region as a teaching hospital and healthcare system. The multi-facility complex encompassing Midland Memorial Hospital excels in innovative programs recognized for clinical excellence. Odessa Regional Medical Center offers a 230-bed, state-of-the-art hospital with an additional campus in Midland. Hundreds of professionals in every major specialty and most sub-specialties are available in the Midland/Odessa region, including Texas Tech Physicians who operate outpatient clinics in both urban areas.

The advantages of rural and small-town living do not preclude easy access to quality educational opportunities. Well-managed public school districts include Blue Ribbon schools and districts with excellent designations from the Texas Education Agency. Along with opportunities to achieve academic excellence in progressive classroom settings, students can develop skills and confidence in a wide range of extra-curricular activities from athletics to speech and drama. The urban centers of Midland and Odessa add options for private school education and post-secondary institutions. Midland College, Odessa College, and the Howard Community College District in Big Spring offer outstanding opportunities for vocational training and associate degree transfer programs. Both cities maintain campuses for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, while Odessa is home to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin—consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Tier University.

Lifestyle
Small-town living and simple pleasures are the hallmarks of Martin County, from pot-luck dinners and church picnics to spirited support for local high school teams. The City of Stanton is home to more than half of the county’s population, with the remaining residents scattered throughout the countryside—some in very small unincorporated communities. The Texas-sized humor and good-natured charm that characterizes this area is epitomized by the slogan: “Welcome to Stanton, home of 3,000 friendly people and a few old soreheads.” Three times each year, the city welcomes as many as 30,000 visitors to its streets during Old Sorehead Trade Days. More than 600 booths showcase hand-crafted treasures and wares from vendors across Texas in an atmosphere filled with the aroma of delicious food. Other popular events hosted in Stanton include Summer Jam Texas, the Great Texas Soup Cook-Off, and the delightful Lighted Christmas Parade during the holiday season. As the sole incorporated city in Martin County, Stanton has a well-developed business and services sector that offers everything from personal care to suppliers of basic retail needs.

One of the key advantages for residents of Martin County is commuting ease to expanded amenities and attractions in the nearby cities of Midland, Odessa, and Big Spring. Talented organizations like Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale and Midland Community Theatre combine with a full lineup of nationally recognized stars and Broadway shows at the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in Odessa. Celebrated museums include the Commemorative Air Force/American Airpower Heritage Museum, Haley Memorial Library & History Center, Ellen Noel Art Museum, and the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Also in Odessa, the Permian Playhouse, historic Ector Theatre, and the unique Globe of the Great Southwest theatre showcase a variety of talent. Family entertainment centers, colorful annual events, a vibrant nightlife, big-city shopping, professional sports excitement, and more than 2,000 acres of lush city parks filled with recreational facilities enhance the quality of life throughout the region. Drawing newcomers to small-town pleasures within easy reach of metropolitan advantages, Martin County is a wonderful place to call home.

COMMUNITY PROFILES

Stanton

City Offices
432-756-3301
www.stantontex.com

Chamber of Commerce
432-756-3386
www.stantontex.com

Strategically situated along Interstate 20, Stanton serves as the Martin County seat of government as well as a commercial and healthcare hub. The onset of oil production in the mid-20th Century spurred development and expansion in Stanton, a community surrounded by ranching and farming activity. Today, this small but lively city is well-known in West Texas as the host of Old Sorehead Trade Days, a red-letter arts and crafts event. Home to the Martin County Historical Museum, Stanton proudly preserves such sites as the 1882 Connell House, the 1884 Carmelite Monastery, the 1885 Old Jail built one year after Martin County was formed, and the 1907 Milhollon House. The business community includes locally owned shops, eateries and dining options as well as vital services that meet the needs of local and rural area residents.