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Stephenville, TX


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Stephenville, Texas

Introduction to Stephenville, Texas

Stephenville, Texas, in Erath county, is 62 miles SW of Fort Worth, Texas. The Stephenville has a population of 14,921.

Stephenville History

The city was named after John M. Stephen who arrived in the area in 1854 and was one of the earliest settlers. He donated land for the establishment of the townsite according to the plan of George B. Erath. By 1858, when the community had prospered, frequent Comanche raids made people's lives miserable. The population also decreased to approximately 300 in 1871. Following the American Civil War, however, the town grew steadily as a center for livestock production and agriculture. Stephenville was finally incorporated in 1889.

Stephenville and nearby Attractions

  • Berry House
  • Alive in Christ Fellowship Church
  • West End Cemetery
  • Pittman Lake
  • Stephenville Stephenville Park
  • Stephenville Public Library

Things To Do In Stephenville

Berry House is a historical landmark frequented by tourists. Stephenville Public Library has a great collection of books and magazines for visitors. Alive in Christ Fellowship Church is a house of prayer that fascinates tourists with its marvelous architecture. Stephenville Park allows visitors to take part in various recreational activities. Pittman Lake is a paradise for those interested in watersports or fishing.

Stephenville Transportation

Fort Worth NAS JRB/Carswell Field Airport is located a short distance from Stephenville.

Stephenville Higher Education

Tarrant County College, Texas Wesleyan University, and The University of Texas at Arlington provide higher educational facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Stephenville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%Stephenville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Stephenville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Stephenville, TX

Comparing Stephenville 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 Population77
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Women48
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime44
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