Initially named Hockley City by Charles W. Post in 1912, development began in 1921, and the town was swiftly renamed for its local topography.

The town's foundation was further solidified with the commencement of Santa Fe Railroad service in July 1925.

Infrastructure improvements, an airfield, road systems, and a hospital, were undertaken around the same time.

[7] Levelland has a semi-arid climate (Köppen: Bsk) with generally low relative humidity levels.

[8] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,652 people, 4,880 households, and 3,245 families residing in the city.

The Council appoints a City Manager responsible for the day-to-day administration, ensuring the provision of public services.

The team ended up placing fifth at the regional tournament in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Levelland is famous as the site of a well-publicized series of UFO sightings in November 1957.

Several motorists driving on various highways around Levelland in the evening and early morning hours of November 2–3 claimed to see a large, egg-shaped object which emitted a blue glow and caused their automobiles to shut off.

Among witnesses were Weir Clem, Levelland's sheriff, and Ray Jones, the town's fire chief.

The United States Air Force concluded a severe electrical storm (most probably ball lightning), was the major cause for the sightings and reported auto failures.