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Why visit Carter
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 3 attractions in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Carter
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carter
Carter is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Parker County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Carter had a population of 1,637.
From the Wikipedia article Carter, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks1
Churches and places of worship2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Carter
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 36°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 1.9 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 2.6 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 34°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Weatherford Hcn (12 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
Parker County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2016-06-11: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-04-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Parker County Airport (WEA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Weatherford 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Azle 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Boyd 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Annetta 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Aurora 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- White Settlement 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Mineral Wells 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Saginaw 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Benbrook 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Fort Worth 25 mi east, about 40 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
- Cartersville, Texas (12575518614), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Meadow section of Lake Weatherford boardwalk 0, Forssa01, CC0
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