Why visit Electra
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Electra
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Electra
Electra is a city in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area. Its population was 2,292 at the 2020 census, down from 2,791 in 2010. Electra claims the title of Pump Jack Capital of Texas, as made official by the state in 2001, and has celebrated an annual Pump Jack Festival since 2002.
From the Wikipedia article Electra, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
1298 North Baily Street, Electra
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Where to stay1
History
Daniel Waggoner started a ranch in present-day Electra in 1852. Around 30 years later, the Fort Worth and Denver Railway was built, and its railroad tracks ran through the area. In 1885, Waggoner's son, William Thomas Waggoner, successfully lobbied railroad executives to build a railroad station at the site. By this time, the Waggoner Ranch covered a half-million acres. Until this time, the town was called Waggoner, but following the building of the station and a post office in 1889, it was dubbed Beaver Switch, after the nearby Beaver Creek. The opening of 56,000 acres (230 km2) of land north of the railroad station brought more farmers to the area. The town was renamed again in 1907, this time after Waggoner's daughter, Electra Waggoner.
From the History section of Electra, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Electra
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 29°F | 1.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 33°F | 1.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 40°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 94°F | 68°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 73°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 64°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 52°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 31°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Grandfield 3W Mesonet (17 mi away), rain and snow from Electra, 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
Wichita County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-12-10: County Line Fire (Fire)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Frederick Regional Airport (FDR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Iowa Park 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Grandfield 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Burkburnett 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Holliday 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Vernon 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Wichita Falls 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Archer City 35 mi southeast, about 56 min by car
- Altus 49 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lawton 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Waurika 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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