Dalhart’s retail sector is exceptionally strong for its size, serving as the regional hub for a wide Retail Trade Area that includes Dallam, Hartley, and portions of nearby New Mexico and Oklahoma. Local spending is driven by agriculture, energy, health care, and education, with consistent demand for groceries, dining, automotive, and home goods. Residents from surrounding rural areas regularly travel to Dalhart for shopping and services, boosting local sales well beyond the city’s population.
In addition, Dalhart benefits from significant highway traffic along US-54 and US-87—key routes on the Ports-to-Plains corridor—bringing steady business to restaurants, gas stations, and retail outlets. Tourism adds another layer of economic strength, with major events like the XIT Rodeo & Reunion attracting tens of thousands of visitors each summer, while outdoor recreation areas such as Lake Rita Blanca draw visitors year-round, enhancing lodging, dining, and retail activity.
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