Midland's warm climate, friendly people, and central location are the primary reasons for the city's popularity. The area's low humidity, combined with warm days and cool nights, contributes to the year round comfort of residents. Though Midland enjoys over 300 sunny days each year, the average heat index during the summer is lower than that in Dallas, San Antonio, or Austin. During the winter, the climate is mild, similar to other desert climates in the southwest.

A combination of factors, including a low crime rate, ample water supplies, quality law enforcement and fire protection, and clean wide streets provide a sense of security and a high quality of life. As stated in American Demographics magazine, "a well maintained infrastructure and quality educational system combined with outstanding cultural, sports, recreation, health care, and convention facilities make Midland one of the nation's most livable communities."

Midland International Airport provides non-stop service to five major US cities; Austin, Albuquerque, Dallas, Houston and Las Vegas.

Within a 105-mile radius of Midland are a total of eight universities, colleges and junior colleges. Midland College is one of only three community colleges in the state that offers a baccalaureate degree, in addition to over 50 associate degree and certificate programs. The University of Texas at the Permian Basin is located in nearby Odessa. UTPB is a member of the prestigious UT System and provides undergraduate and graduate degrees with nationally accredited programs in business, education, visual arts and social work.

Midland's outstanding theatrical productions, including musicals, comedies and dramas, are presented year-round at the city's internationally acclaimed Midland Cole Theatre. The Midland/Odessa Symphony and Chorale presents outstanding pops and classical musical performances featuring renowned guest artists. Midland offers a wide variety of restaurants and nightclubs, including nationally known establishments as well as fine locally owned restaurants. And after dinner, take in a movie on one of Midland's 17 screens. Young people can enjoy educational, interactive fun at the Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum, the Blakemore Planetarium, or the Nita Stewart Haley Library and J. Evetts Haley History Center.

Midland has 49 city-maintained parks. Facilities in these parks include picnic area, playground equipment, jogging trails, hike and bike trails, two public swimming pools, a dog park, and a skate park. The city also maintains the 36-hole Hogan Park Municipal Golf Course, 85 sports playing fields and 8 tennis courts. The COM Swim Team is a non-profit organization which owns an indoor competitive swimming and Olympic diving center.

The Midland RockHounds, a professional franchise of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, provide many hours of summertime entertainment. Hockey enthusiasts can enjoy the Jackalopes professional hockey team, and basketball fans can cheer on the nationally ranked Midland College Chaparral basketball teams. Other sports organizations include Midland Junior Baseball, Greater Midland Football League, Midland United Girls Softball, Midland Soccer Association, Midland Softball Association, Texas Cricket Club, United Soccer Adult League, Midland Recreational Soccer Adult League.

Scenic lakes, campgrounds, and wilderness areas are easily accessible to recreation-oriented Midlanders. Midland is only a few hours' drive from the dramatic scenery of Big Bend National Park, the underground splendor of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, and the natural beauty of the Guadalupe and Davis Mountains. The ski slopes of Colorado and New Mexico are within driving distance, and twelve lakes within a 150-mile radius of Midland provide a variety of opportunities for water lovers.

 

Our health center provides affordable, comprehensive, accessible, culturally appropriate, cost-effective primary healthcare to residents mainly in Midland County. We are the primary care medical home for individuals and families with limited resources or other barriers, and provide quality healthcare to improve their overall health status.