Overview

Introduction to Cleburne, Texas

Cleburne, Texas, in Johnson county, is 26 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. The city is in the Fort Worth- Arlington area.

Cleburne History

Cleburne was named after Confederate General Patrick Cleburne. Prior to adopting its current name, the city was known as Camp Henderson. It was a temporary Civil War outpost. The city was officially incorporated in 1871. It was also the county seat of Johnson County until 1898. In the same year, the Santa Fe Railroad opened a major facility in the city. The economical development of the city largely depended upon agriculture until the late 1890s.

Cleburne and nearby Attractions

  • Cleburne City Museum
  • Layland Museum
  • Cleburne State Park
  • Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
  • Fort Worth Zoo
  • Six Flags Over Texas

Things To Do In Cleburne

Buddy Stewart Park, Winchester Park, Carver Park, Hulen Park, Kirtley Park and Bradshaw Park are all popular recreational spots in the area. You can also visit the Layland Museum, Cleburne Public Library and the Cleburne City Museum to explore the history of the city. The city is also home to the Cleburne State Park, which offers facilities for fishing, boating, camping and swimming. Leisure hours can also be spent at the Splash Station water park.

Cleburne Transportation

Air transportation is available from Fort Worth Airport.

Cleburne Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by Texas Wesleyan University, Texas Christian University and Mountain View College.

Demographics

People

Total Population29,878
Male Share of the Population51.1%
Female Share of the Population48.9%
Senior Citizens15.2%
Employed Population 16+12,895
Age of the Population35

Families

% of people married47.7%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher14.1%
Median Earnings25+$32,206
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$21,644
Median Earnings With High School Degree$29,363

Wealth

Median Family Income$58,943
% Above Poverty Level84.8%
% Below Poverty Level15.2%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time27 minutes
% Working from Home2.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.7%
% Using Public Transportation0.4%

Housing

People Living Alone26.8%
Median Gross Rent$898
Median House Value$103,900

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)43.8%
German7.4%
Irish6.6%
English5.9%
French Except Basque1.8%
Scottish1.4%
Italian1.2%
Norwegian0.6%
Swedish0.3%
Hungarian0.3%
Polish0.3%
Welsh0.2%
African0.2%
Greek0.2%
Arab0.2%
Finnish0.2%
Czech0.2%
Swiss0.1%
Luxemburger0.1%
West Indian0.1%
Jordanian0.1%
Kenyan0.1%
Portuguese0.1%
Dutch0.1%
Syrian0.1%
Danishn0.1%
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Cleburne Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyJohnson County
Standard Zip Codes76031, 76033
Phone Area Codes6,82,817
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude32.35
Approximate Longitude-97.33

Cleburne Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationCLEBURNE
Distance1.3 miles
Jan Temp34 to 58 F
Apr Temp53 to 79 F
Jul Temp72 to 97 F
Oct Temp55 to 80 F
Annual Precip36.2 inches
StationBENBROOK DAM
Distance21.3 miles
Jan Temp31 to 55 F
Apr Temp52 to 76 F
Jul Temp72 to 97 F
Oct Temp55 to 79 F
Annual Precip34 inches
StationWAXAHACHIE
Distance31.7 miles
Jan Temp35 to 57 F
Apr Temp54 to 78 F
Jul Temp73 to 96 F
Oct Temp56 to 80 F
Annual Precip38.8 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Alvarado4,044$54,804
Godley1,142$54,038
Grandview2,203$44,583
Joshua7,106$74,107
Keene6,339$62,250

Cleburne Public Libraries

Cleburne Public Library
302 W HENDERSON ST
Cleburne, Texas
(817) 645-0934

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Cleburne Hospitals

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne
(Non-profit)
201 Walls Drive

Cleburne Public Schools

Adams El
1492 Is Grove Rd
ZIP: 76031
(817) 202-2000
Primary
Total Enrollment 435
Irving El
345 Hix Rd
ZIP: 76031
(817) 202-2100
Primary
Total Enrollment 502
Johnson County J J A E P
1102 E Kilpatrick St
ZIP: 76031
(817) 556-6070
Juvenile Justice Alternative
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
ZIP: 76031
(817) 783-6800
High
Total Enrollment 2
Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program/venus
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
ZIP: 76031
(972) 366-3448
Rio Vista Isd Jjaep
1102 E Kilpatrick Ste C
ZIP: 76031
(817) 556-6070
Santa Fe El
1601 E Henderson
ZIP: 76031
(817) 202-2300
Primary
Total Enrollment 433
Team Sch
1005 S Anglin
ZIP: 76031
(817) 202-2160
High
Total Enrollment 72
Ad Wheat Middle
810 N Colonial
ZIP: 76033
(817) 202-1300
Middle
Total Enrollment 701
Cleburne H S
1501 Harlin Dr
ZIP: 76033
(817) 202-1200
High
Total Enrollment 1653
Coleman El
920 W Westhill Dr
ZIP: 76033
(817) 202-2030
Primary
Total Enrollment 521
Cooke El
902 Phillips St
ZIP: 76033
(817) 202-2060
Primary
Total Enrollment 533
Gerard El
1212 Hyde Park
ZIP: 76033
(817) 202-2130
Primary
Total Enrollment 531
J J A E P
505 N Ridgeway Ste 100
ZIP: 76033
(817) 202-1100
Lowell Smith Jr Middle
1710 Country Club
ZIP: 76033
(817) 202-1500
Middle
Total Enrollment 775
Marti El
2020 W Kilpatrick
ZIP: 76033
(817) 202-1650
Primary
Total Enrollment 417

Cleburne Private Schools

Cleburne Adventist Christian School
111 Meadow View Dr
ZIP: 76033
Elementary
Total Enrollment 31
Cleburne Christian Academy
1410 Glenhaven Dr
ZIP: 76033
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 54
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