Fuel and Propane Delivery in Childress County, TX
Childress County had a population of 6,664 as of the 2020 census, making it one of the larger counties in Silverton Oil’s delivery area. Childress city, the county seat, had 5,737 residents in that same count. US Highway 287 runs through Childress, connecting the county to Amarillo to the northwest and the Dallas-Fort Worth area to the southeast. That highway corridor shapes the local economy. Trucking, agriculture, and commercial activity all flow along it.
Agriculture drives Childress County. Cotton, wheat, grain sorghum, and cattle production are the backbone of the rural economy. The county also has oil and gas activity that adds to the demand for petroleum products. Farms here range from smaller family operations to larger commercial enterprises, and all of them need dependable fuel supply for equipment, irrigation, and transportation.
About Childress County
Childress County sits in the southeastern corner of the Texas Panhandle, where the high plains begin their transition toward the rolling Red River country further east and south. The terrain is a mix of flat farming land and rougher rangeland. The Red River forms part of the county’s southern boundary.
Childress city is the economic hub of the county. It has hospitals, schools, retail, and services that draw the surrounding rural population. US 287 keeps the town connected to regional markets. The combination of agricultural commerce, highway traffic, and some oil and gas activity makes Childress County a place with real fuel demand across multiple sectors: farms, ranches, commercial fleets, and individual accounts.
The distance from Silverton, roughly 60 miles by highway, means Childress County customers need a supplier who plans delivery schedules thoughtfully. Silverton Oil has been running routes into this county long enough to know the roads and the customers.
What We Deliver in Childress County
Dyed Diesel (Off-Road): Cotton, wheat, and grain operations in Childress County run through significant quantities of dyed diesel every season. We deliver to farm storage tanks and bulk accounts sized to your operation.
Clear Diesel (On-Road): Highway diesel for commercial trucks, grain haulers, farm pickups, and any diesel vehicle on public roads. Available for fleet and individual accounts.
Gasoline: For light vehicles, utility equipment, and small engine use on farms and at commercial locations.
Propane (LPG): Rural homes and farm operations throughout Childress County use propane for heating and cooking. We deliver to residential and commercial accounts.
Lubricants: Engine oils, hydraulic fluids, and equipment lubricants for farm and commercial vehicles.
Why Childress County Trusts Silverton Oil
Silverton Oil has been operating since 1972, and Childress County has been part of our delivery territory for many years. We are a family-owned, faith-driven business, the same kind of operation that many of our agricultural customers run. That common ground matters. We are not a large regional chain; we are a small company that runs routes into specific counties and builds long-term relationships with the customers along those routes.
If you are setting up a new account in Childress County or looking to switch suppliers, a phone call is the fastest way to get things started.
Ready to set up delivery in Childress County? Call (806) 823-2451, email silvertonoilco@gmail.com, or stop by 1253 County Rd 13, Silverton, TX 79257.