Taylor County

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Taylor County was established in 1858, and named for Alamo defenders Edward, James and George Taylor. Taylor County is the home of Dyess Air Force Base, major medical centers, the Abilene State Park, Buffalo Gap Historic Village, and multiple colleges/universities.

The county is located in West Central Texas and is part of the Rolling Plains. The size of the county is roughly 919 square miles, with agriculture being one of the primary industries. There are several school districts and various communities throughout the county. The population of the county is approximately 146,836 (2023).

Taylor County Staff

Steve Estes

County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
County Coordinator
Agriculture and Natural Resources

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Maggie McBride

County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development
4-H and Youth Development
4-H Coordinator

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Kim Miles

County Extension Agent - Family and Community Health
Family and Community Health

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Amy Acosta

County Administrative Assistant - 4-H
Support Staff

(325) 672-6048

[email protected]

Pam Jones

County Administrative Assistant
Support Staff

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Dawnyel Luckie

County Program Assistant/Volunteer Coordinator
Support Staff

(325) 672-6048

(325) 672-9148

[email protected]

Resources Available in Taylor County

AgriLife Extension offers key programs across the state that are organized and supported at the county level. Click the links below for more information about local programming or contact your county office.

Extension Topics in Taylor County