Why visit Emory
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Rains County.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Emory
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Emory
Emory is a city in Rains County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Emory had a population of 1,251. It is the county seat of Rains County. Previously known as Springville, the city and county are named after Emory Rains, who was a legislator from the area.
From the Wikipedia article Emory, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes8
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Where to stay1
Best Western Plus Emory at Lake Fork Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1026 East Lennon Drive, Emory
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Emory
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 44°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emory (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
Rains County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe ice storms.
- 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)
- 2016-02-09: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Edgewood 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Sulphur Springs 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Canton 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Greenville 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Caddo Mills 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Ben Wheeler 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Terrell 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Royse City 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Fate 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Rockwall 39 mi west, about 1 h 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
- Emory tx city hall, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Rains County, Emory, Texas Historical Marker (8623404826), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Rains County Courthouse, Emory, Texas Historical Marker (8623404910), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
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