The nearest significant geographical feature is Yellow House Canyon, which is 3 miles (5 km) to the northeast.

[8] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,858 people, 2,090 households, and 1,472 families residing in the city.

The South Plains Lamesa Railroad's railpark offers car storage and transloading for, among other commodities, wind turbine components.

[13] The Caprock Classic Car Club Show and Cruise takes place every third Saturday in July.

Set up around the town square, the event includes music, arts and crafts, food, and more www.slatonchamberofcommerce.org.

The July 4th Festival takes place at the Slaton Park, where area musicians perform on an outdoor stage.

The South Plains Air Show is a biannual event taking place the first weekend of June in odd-number years.

Hosted by the Texas Air Museum Caprock Chapter, the show takes place at the City of Slaton/Larry T. Neal Memorial Airport.