Midkiff, Texas facts for kids
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Midkiff
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 Midkiff
Location in Texas
Midkiff
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Upton |
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
79755
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| GNIS feature ID | 1341544 |
Midkiff is an unincorporated community in northeastern Upton County, Texas, United States. It lies along RM 2401 and FM 3095 north of the city of Rankin, the county seat of Upton County. Its elevation is 2,736 feet (834 m). Although Midkiff is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 79755; the ZCTA for ZIP Code 79755 had a population of 245 at the 2000 census.
Founded in an oil boom in the early 1950s, Midkiff was named for a former community in nearby areas of Midland County. Its original proposed name was "Hadacol Corner", but the U.S. Postal Service objected (presumably because it disapproved of a registered brand name being used as the name of a town). Its post office was established in September 1952.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Midkiff has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
