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Terrell County offers the best economic opportunity together with the best quality of life now available in the Big Bend. Sunny days and cool star-filled nights coupled with community values make Sanderson an excellent place to live and work. Consistent with our written community goals, Sanderson actively promotes population and business growth in harmony with our heritage, cultural diversity and natural environment. For families seeking to regain the lost sense of community and family, Sanderson offers rural values, personal safety, and quality public schools.
For those seeking E-Commerce and telecommuting opportunities; low cost land, housing and commercial buildings; jobs or businesses related to nature and heritage tourism; or construction trades, Sanderson is among the last frontiers.
• A leader in rural technology, the Terrell County TeleCommunity (TCTC) in cooperation with the Terrell County ISD maintains a local community network offering free public access to internet. Sanderson is served by local dial-up, satelite, DSL and wireless internet.
• Local public schools have been rated "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency. The November 2002 Issue of Texas Monthly Magazine listed Terrell County ISD as one of the top 5 schools in Texas in its size class. TCISD offers desirable teaching conditions, air conditioned and carpeted facilities, with modern libraries and computer labs. An excellent coaching staff has led the Sanderson Eagles to be recognized as one of the top teams in the State in 6-man football.
• Property and sales taxes are the lowest in the Big Bend area. County and school tax assessments are less than 2% per $100 in evaluation before homeowner and senior exemptions.
• The largest employers are the Terrell County ISD, Terrell County, oil and gas service industries, and the U.S. Border Patrol. The new $5 million Border Patrol Station opened in 2007 and anticipates a staff of 50+ agents. Some 25 agents are on staff now and authorized hiring continues.
• Sanderson is home to seven churches, and numerous civic and social organizations. Five colleges and state universities are within 200 miles. The Terrell County Airport has a 4500-foot paved lighted runway with aviation fuel and a fixed base operator. Midland International Airport is about 160 miles.
Sanderson at a Glance:
- Terrell County Population: 976
- August Average Temperature: 80 degrees
January Average Temperature: 44 degrees- Average Annual Precipitation:12 inches
- Average Annual Snowfall: 0.2 inches
- Closest Towns: 50 milies to Marathon; 65 miles to Fort Stockton
- Closest Metropolitan Cities: Midland-Odessa and San Angelo
- Health Care: Cactus Health Center - Sanderson Clinic; and Terrell County EMS
- Housing Costs: Average home resale is $60,000
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