Hutchins, Texas
Hutchins is a city of 7,496 people in Dallas County, Texas, founded in 1872.
Why visit Hutchins
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Paul Quinn College, Randlett House, W. A. Strain Farm-Strain House and Highland Hills Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Hutchins
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About Hutchins
Hutchins is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States. Its population was 5,607 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Hutchins, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Randlett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Building in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas
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W. A. Strain Farm-Strain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas
Cold War Air Museum
Museum · 4.5 mi
Aviation museum in Lancaster, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
History
The area was first inhabited by families around 1860 as a trading place for immigrants who settled along the west bank of the Trinity River and new arrivals who crossed the Trinity at Dowd's Ferry from the east.
The town received its name from railroad developer William J. Hutchins, who was then president and general manager of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. The railway was completed through Hutchins in 1872. That same year, a post office opened in the community. The population of Hutchins grew to around 250 residents in 1884 and topped 300 by 1890. That figure declined slightly to 204 in 1904, but had risen to 500 in 1926.
Hutchins was officially incorporated in 1945. In the first census conducted after incorporation in 1950, the population stood at 743. Despite the rapid growth of Dallas County and most of its suburban communities during the latter half of the 20th century, Hutchins has grown at a much slower pace, and today, it is one of the smallest municipalities in the county. As of 2000, the city of Hutchins had 133 businesses and a population of 2,805. Many of the businesses in the city are industrial or manufacturing related. A number of its residents are employed in the city of Dallas.
From the History section of Hutchins, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Barack Obama Male Leadership Acad At A Maceo Smith
School · 4.7 mi
3030 Stag, Dallas
Dr Frederick Haynes Iii Global Prep At Paul Quinn
School · 3.6 mi
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas
Map of Hutchins
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 2.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 2.7 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 4.9 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ferris (8 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, 10 miles away.
- Lancaster 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Balch Springs 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Bear Creek Ranch 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Ferris 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- DeSoto 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Seagoville 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Red Oak 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Dallas 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Mesquite 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Glenn Heights 11 mi southwest, about 17 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Randlett1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strainhouse1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Physcia aipolia 95334800, Annika Lindqvist, CC BY 4.0
- Schizophyllum commune 95333972, Annika Lindqvist, CC BY 4.0
- Rudbeckia hirta leaf (11), Annika Lindqvist, CC BY 4.0
- Rudbeckia hirta leaf (12), Annika Lindqvist, CC BY 4.0
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