City of Rankin

City of Rankin Official city government site providing current news and events, administrative and departmental information and contacts.

The town was founded in 1911, and the post office was built a year later. In 1921, still a tiny community based around the ranching industry, it was designated county seat. Rankin was served by the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway. The discovery of the Yates Oil Field in adjacent Pecos County in 1926 converted Rankin into a boom town. Since Rankin was the nearest settlement on a rail line, i

t became the center for the oil services industry for the nearby oil fields. During the Great Depression the population declined as the price of oil fell, and as workers moved away to work in newly discovered fields in East Texas and elsewhere; however, a secondary boom occurred in the 1940s with the discovery of the nearby Benedum Oil Field. A hospital, three new schools, and a library date from this period. The population has gradually fallen since its secondary peak of 1,278 in 1980

05/19/2026

The Rankin Housing Authority has a one bedroom apartment available; if interested please call Ida Jimenez with the Odessa Housing at 432-334-6984

REMINDER!!!Today 1:30-5pm. 904 Main (Old EMS Station)
05/07/2026

REMINDER!!!

Today 1:30-5pm. 904 Main (Old EMS Station)

04/19/2026
04/14/2026

NOTICE: 4-14-2026 12:10pm

Water will be going off shortly in some areas west of Upton St and South of 7th to repair a line break.

03/11/2026

You do not want to miss this!

Click link below for auction of mobile home.
02/23/2026

Click link below for auction of mobile home.

2005 Mobile Home - City of Rankin Surplus

01/25/2026

City Hall will be closed Monday, January 26th due to the continued low temperatures and ice making it unsafe for staff or anyone to be out in. Please stay home safe and warm!!
Thank you !

It is very important that you locate your cutoff valve in case you have any lines break. Please be gentle with the valve...
01/21/2026

It is very important that you locate your cutoff valve in case you have any lines break.
Please be gentle with the valve to avoid any damage. If you need assistance in closing or opening your valve during this time please call or text our on call number with your name and address and someone will respond.

On call number (432)258-3853

Please feel free to call City Hall if you have any questions regarding this information. Thank you!

Address

908 Main Street
Rankin, TX
79778

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14326932475

Website

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