Turkey, Texas

Turkey is a city in Hall County, Texas, United States. The population was 317 at the 2020 census, down from 421 at the 2000 census.

Turkey is located in southwestern Hall County. Texas State Highway 70 runs through the east side of the city as 9th Street, leading north 42 miles (68 km) to Clarendon and south 28 miles (45 km) to Matador. Texas State Highway 86 runs through the center of Turkey as Main Street, leading east 30 miles (48 km) to Estelline and west 53 miles (85 km) to Tulia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Turkey has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.1 km²), all land.

Several of the state's largest ranches are near the town.

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Turkey has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps.

Turkey was platted (formal surveyed property lots, streets, etc. defined and mapped) in 1907.

The Bob Wills Festival, named in honor of western swing legend Bob Wills (who grew up in Turkey) has been held annually since 1972, featuring western swing and country music performances ranging from notable bands at the dance hall to impromptu jam sessions around town. The festival drew 10,000 people in 2022.

In November 2011, animal rights organization PETA petitioned the town to temporarily change its name to "Tofurky".