Why visit Anson
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Anson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Anson
Anson is a city in and the county seat of Jones County, Texas, United States. Its population was 2,294 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area. Originally named "Jones City", the town was renamed "Anson" in 1882 in honor of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas.
From the Wikipedia article Anson, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship2
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
2010 County Road 477, Anson
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Anson
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 29°F | 1.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 33°F | 1.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 40°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 49°F | 1.9 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 86°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 71°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 51°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 40°F | 1.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 32°F | 1.4 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Anson (1 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
Jones County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
- 2019-02-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Hawley 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Hamlin 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Merkel 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Tye 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Abilene 23 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Stamford 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Haskell 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Potosi 31 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Albany 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Sweetwater 36 mi southwest, about 58 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
- Jones County Courthouse Anson Texas 2009, Leaflet, Public domain
- Anson Jones statue, Anson, TX IMG 6244, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anson City Park WPA Bath House 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Pioneer Hall Anson Texas 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bluebonnet Detention Center - aerial 1, Tedder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cowboys Christmas Ball Historical Marker, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Bluebonnet Detention Center - aerial 2, Tedder, CC BY-SA 4.0
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