CallataGuidesHereford, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Hereford, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 18,4952024 est.
- Establishments
- 351CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Hereford, TX micropolitan area
The Hereford, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 18,495 residents in July 2024, down 0.5% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 910th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 918th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Deaf Smith County, TX | 18,495 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Hereford, TX
County Business Patterns counted 351 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 6,212 people in mid-March with $313.3 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 17.7 employees per establishment. 51.3% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (49), other services (except public administration) (42), and accommodation and food services (35).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 49 | 837 | $28,246,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 42 | 198 | $8,156,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 35 | 494 | $9,471,000 |
| Construction (23) | 32 | 228 | $13,257,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 31 | 309 | $20,565,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 30 | 184 | $12,257,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 25 | 385 | $27,454,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 22 | 2,631 | $142,982,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 22 | 93 | $7,898,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 18 | 397 (high noise) | $17,956,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 17 | 61 | $2,142,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 120 (high noise) | $6,652,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 37 | $1,859,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 85 (high noise) | $7,834,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 3 | 68 (high noise) | $2,875,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 3 | 33 | $817,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Hereford, TX's businesses compare
Hereford, TX has 19.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 22.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 17.7 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $50,429 (26.2% below the U.S. $68,342). 51.3% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.9% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 179 | 51.3% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 68 | 19.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 50 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 35 | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 17 | 4.9% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Hereford, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 19 have a published Census count in Hereford, TX. The largest are limited-service restaurants (11), insurance agencies and brokerages (10), and full-service restaurants (10). Relative to population, insurance agencies and brokerages are the most over-represented: 54.1 per 100,000 residents against 39.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 11 | 259 | 23.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 36 | 3.6 |
| Full-service restaurants | 10 | 92 | 9.2 |
| Law offices | 5 | — | — |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 5 | 20 | 4.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 5 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 5 | 35 | 7.0 |
| Hotels and motels | 5 | 48 | 9.6 |
| Veterinary clinics | 4 | 36 | 9.0 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 4 | 38 | 9.5 |
| Civic and social organizations | 4 | 11 | 2.8 |
| Dental offices | 3 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 3 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 3 | 16 | 5.3 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 3 | — | — |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 3 | 31 | 10.3 |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 3 | — | — |
| Gift, novelty and souvenir stores | 3 | — | — |
| General rental centers | 3 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Hereford, TX area
The area's named cities and towns have 11 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 806 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 806 | 11 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford, TX | 14,860 | 806 | 11 |
Phone costs for a typical Hereford, TX business
An 18-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Hereford, TX. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $540.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $449.10. On Callata the same 18 people cost $359.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $359.00 | $4,308.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $342.00 | $4,104.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $414.00 | $4,968.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $449.10 | $5,389.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $486.00 | $5,832.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Hereford, TX
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Hereford, TX, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Hereford, TX?
806, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Hereford, TX area?
351 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Hereford, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 18-person team that is $359.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $449.10 a month (checked September 28, 2026).