Henrietta, Texas
Henrietta is a city of 3,167 people in Clay County, Texas, founded in 1857.
Why visit Henrietta
Townapedia lists 3 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 96°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Henrietta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Henrietta
Henrietta is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Wichita Falls metropolitan statistical area. The population was 3,111 at the 2020 census, a decline of 30 from the 2010 tabulation of 3,141.
From the Wikipedia article Henrietta, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
History
Henrietta is one of the oldest settled towns in north central Texas. It sits at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 287, U.S. Highway 82, State Highway 148, and Farm to Market Road 1197 in north central Clay County.
Clay and Montague counties were separated in 1857 from Cooke County to the east, and Henrietta was named as the county seat. The etymology of the town remains a mystery, though several explanations have been offered. Regardless of the origin of its name, Henrietta became the center of gravity for the fledgling county. In 1860, as the only town in the county, it had 109 residents, 10 houses, and a general store. It sat at the far western edge of Anglo expansion in north-central Texas, but Native Americans remained a viable threat to current and future settlers. In 1862, Henrietta opened its post office. In the early 1860s, there were continuous attacks from local tribes. By late 1862, Henrietta was abandoned, and white settlers returned east to Cooke and Montague counties. Remaining structures were burned. Anglos continued to attempt resettlement, and in 1865 after the Civil War, a group attempting resettlement was massacred. A number of Quakers attempted to reoccupy the former townsite, but its members were either killed or fled. In 1870, fifty soldiers and Kiowa Indians fought a battle in the ruins of Henrietta.
From the History section of Henrietta, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Henrietta
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 29°F | 1.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 58°F | 32°F | 1.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 59°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 67°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 71°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 70°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 62°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 39°F | 2.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 31°F | 1.7 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Henrietta (0 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
Clay County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kickapoo Downtown Airpark (KIP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Wichita Falls 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Waurika 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Burkburnett 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Archer City 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Comanche 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Chico 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Alvord 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Electra 44 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Duncan 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Healdton 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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
- A glimpse of Henrietta, TX IMG 6841, No machine-readable author provided. Billy Hathorn assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS009-E-20592 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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