Glenn Heights, Texas
Glenn Heights is a city of 18,096 people in Dallas County, Texas, founded in 1969.
Why visit Glenn Heights
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Glenn Heights
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About Glenn Heights
Glenn Heights is a city in Dallas and Ellis counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 11,278 at the 2010 census, and 15,819 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Glenn Heights, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes25
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.3 mi
502 North Interstate 35E, Red Oak
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.5 mi
103 East Ovilla Road, Red Oak
Mo-We 06:00-21:59; Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-21:59; Su 07:00-21:59
Domino's Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 2.6 mi
300 North Sharaf Drive, Red Oak
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.5 mi
109 Harris Avenue, Red Oak
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
13 more on the map.
History
Development of the community dates back to the late 1960s. N.L. 'Moe' Craddock, a Dallas firefighter, opened a 30-acre (120,000 m2) mobile home park in the area. He helped push for the incorporation of Glenn Heights to prevent his business from being annexed by the city of DeSoto. The town was officially incorporated on September 16, 1969. Mr. Craddock remained active in Glenn Heights politics, serving on the city council during the 1970s and 1980s. He was appointed mayor in 1985 and was elected to that office in 1988, 1990, and 1992.
There were 257 residents living in Glenn Heights at the 1970 census. That figure rose to 1,033 in 1980 and more than doubled for a second consecutive decade to 4,564 by 1990. Lying in the path of suburban sprawl, Glenn Heights' population had surpassed 7,000 by 2000. Despite its rapid rate of growth, more than 50 percent of city land remains undeveloped.
From the History section of Glenn Heights, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
School · 1.8 mi
224 Amber Ln, Desoto
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle
School · 1.8 mi
1500 Majestic Meadows Dr, Glenn Heights
Desoto Alternative Education Center (Daep)
School · 2.6 mi
204 E Belt Line Rd, Desoto
Healthcare5
Map of Glenn Heights
103 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waxahachie (9 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
Dallas County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- DeSoto 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Cedar Hill 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Duncanville 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Grand Prairie 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Dallas 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Balch Springs 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Arlington 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Ennis 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Mesquite 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Irving 22 mi north, about 36 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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