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Iowa Park, Texas

Introduction to Iowa Park, Texas

Iowa Park, Texas, in Wichita county, is 10 miles W of Wichita Falls, Texas (center to center) and 115 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. The city, which is conveniently located inside the Wichita Falls metropolitan area, has an estimated 6,431 residents.

Iowa Park History

Iowa Park was founded in 1888 by D.C. and A. J. Kolp, who named it Daggett Switch. It quickly developed into a center for agricultural marketing. A post office was built in 1888 and the town was incorporated in 1891. A drought in 1893 brought challenges to the area. The next period of growth was spurred by the discovery of oil just before the end of the First World War. The Sheppard Air Force Base, which was built nearby during the 1950s, contributed to the Iowa Park's growth.

Iowa Park and Nearby Attractions

  • Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center
  • Fort Belknap
  • Lake Arrowhead State Park
  • Lake Wichita

Things To Do In Iowa Park

Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center displays exhibits about art, history and science. Fort Belknap is another historically important destination which was built by Brig. Gen. William G. Belknap to protect the Texas frontier. Spread across 524 acres, the Lake Arrowhead State Park offers hiking, horseback riding, fishing, boating, golf, swimming, and camping areas for guests.

Iowa Park Transportation

Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport is the nearest major airport.

Iowa Park Higher Education

Midwestern State University and Vernon College are near Iowa Park.

High Points

Iowa Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Iowa Park Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Iowa Park, TX

Comparing Iowa Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men47
Well-Paid Single Women38
Racial Diversity31

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built54
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime33
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