Ector County

Ector County is an administrative division in western Texas covering semiarid terrain. Odessa serves as its county seat and primary hub for residents and government operations.

The area was founded in 1887 and officially organized in 1891, named after a 19th-century military leader from the South. Its creation marked a period of settlement and economic development in western Texas.

The county shows a diverse population with strong Hispanic influences that you notice in daily life and local traditions. This cultural mix shapes how communities interact and celebrate together.

Government offices and main services are centered in Odessa, making it the natural place to visit for administrative matters. The flat terrain makes travel straightforward, though summers bring intense heat that requires planning when exploring the area.

The county includes several unincorporated communities with distinctive names like Notrees, reflecting creative and sometimes humorous naming traditions. These small settlements often tell stories about early settlement and local conditions that shaped the region.

Location: Texas

Inception: 1891

Capital city: Odessa

Shares border with: Andrews County, Crane County, Upton County, Ward County, Winkler County, Midland County

Website: http://co.ector.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 31.87000,-102.54000

Latest update: December 22, 2025 10:14