Why visit Alvord
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Alvord
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alvord
Alvord is a town in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,351 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Alvord, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Ellie Mae's
Fast food · Snack, Juice, Cafe, Ice Cream
106 North Oneil Street, Alvord
Mo-Su 05:00-19:00
Family Meal Neighborhood Eatery
Fast food
104 South Crane Street, Alvord
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship3
History
Originally known as Nina, Alvord adopted its present name in 1882 in honor of the president of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway. There is no connection with the Arizona bandit Burt Alvord. A post office was established in 1882. By 1890, Alvord was a retail center for area farmers. In 1925, Alvord had 1,376 residents (42 more than in 2010), a high school, an elementary school, four churches, and a weekly newspaper. The Burlington Northern Railroad stopped there.
The population dropped during the Great Depression because of a decline in watermelon farms and cattle ranches. In 1940, the population totaled 821, with 35 businesses; in 1960, 720 people and 19 businesses; in 1990, 865 residents and 16 businesses. In 2000, the population was 1,007, with 62 businesses.
From the History section of Alvord, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Alvord
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 29°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 34°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 2.3 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 51°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 40°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 32°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alvord 3 N (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wise County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-09-09: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allison Farm Airport (XA34) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Denton 33 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Azle 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Roanoke 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
- Gainesville 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Lantana 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Saginaw 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Corinth 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Flower Mound 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Keller 40 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Fort Worth 45 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Alvord, TX IMG 6807, No machine-readable author provided. Billy Hathorn assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
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