Why visit Hico
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 9 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Hico
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hico
Hico (, HY-koh) is a small city located in Hamilton County in central Texas, United States. The population was 1,335 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 1,341 in the 2010 census. Over the years, it became a cattle and cotton market. Today, ranching and tourism dominate the local economy.
From the Wikipedia article Hico, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes9
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
205 West 2nd Street, Hico
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Where to stay2
History
Named for its founder's hometown of Hico in southwestern Kentucky, Hico's original location was on Honey Creek. When the Texas Central line (part of the historic Katy Railroad) was built nearby, the citizens moved 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to the rail line. Hico was incorporated in 1883 and became the Hamilton County shipping center.
In 1903, Kentucky-based evangelist Mordecai Ham held the first of his 75 Texas revival meetings in Hico.
From the History section of Hico, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
400 West 1st Street, Hico
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Hico
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 32°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 35°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 51°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 2.1 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 71°F | 2.7 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 63°F | 2.7 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 33°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hico (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
Erath County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2016-03-19: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Stephenville 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Dublin 20 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Hamilton 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Glen Rose 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Clifton 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- De Leon 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Comanche 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Granbury 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- DeCordova 36 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Gatesville 41 mi southeast, 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
- Hico1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Hico, Texas Wagon Team. circa 1910, Cadejacksoncampbell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HicoTX-1, Loadmaster (David R. Tribble), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hico CoC 20100401, Cohee ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Hico Texas Gymnasium East Elevation 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hico Texas Gymnasium South Elevation 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hico Texas Gymnasium WPA Plaque, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hico Texas Football Stadium East Stands, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hico Texas Football Stadium West Stands, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Log Cabin - panoramio, Stefan Bethke, CC BY-SA 3.0
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