Pyote (/ˈpaɪoʊt/ PY-oht) is a town in Ward County, Texas, United States.

Its fortunes rose with oil, but its population decreased when the railroad was built away from the town.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km2), all land.

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure.

[8][9][10] The United States Postal Service operates the Pyote Post Office.

[11] The Town of Pyote is served by the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District.