Discover Canadian

Incorporated in 1887, Canadian, Texas is named for the Canadian River, which flows just north of town. Located in the high plains of the Panhandle, Canadian is located 100 miles Northeast of Amarillo, and 200 miles west of Oklahoma City. Nestled beneath towering plateaus in the center of the Canadian River Valley, Canadian serves as the county seat of Hemphill County.

Canadian was largely built by entrepreneurs and dreamers. Today, that spirt is alive and well; Canadian is a stable and diverse community populated by independent individuals dedicated to their families and businesses. Residents enjoy a lifestyle blessed with outdoor, nature-based activities, cultural events, and community resources.

What makes Canadian great?

·      Age: Median age is 35; 27 percent of citizens are under 18, 17 percent are over 65

·      Employment: 96 percent working age citizens are employed

·      Income: Our average household income is approximately $81,488; Individual $31,345

·      Homes: 76 percent of residents own their own home

· Property value: 46 percent of homes are valued between $100,000 - $300,000

·      Walkability: 313 of citizens are close enough to walk to the office, Main Street, dining and shopping

·      Time to Work: Average commute is 15 minutes or less

·      Child Care: infancy to high school child care -Rachel’s Little House and Canadian Community Center

·      School: Canadian ISD top 10 percent overall of all US high schools: Source: Publicschoolreview.com

·      Enrollment: High School: 280, Canadian ISD Total: 800

·      Medical Services: Childhood Illnesses to Retirement and Elder Care

·      Emergencies: Hemphill County Hospital District provides full spectrum health care

Canadian in the News:

From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley: In search of what unites us as Texans
Texas Highways

Explore the Texas Panhandle with These Four Spring Daytrips
Texas Highways

History, Art and Colorful Fall Foliage
Texas Highways

Taking a look at the transformation of The Citadelle Art Museum
Amarillo KFDA

Trip Guide: Canadian
Texas Monthly

O, Canadian!
Texas Monthly