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Why visit Kaufman
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 33 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Kaufman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kaufman
Kaufman is a city in and the county seat of Kaufman County, Texas, United States. Its population was 6,797 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Kaufman, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks15
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes33
Asados Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican
1917 South Washington Street, Kaufman
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 09:00-17:00
B&B Steakhouse and Meat Market
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.9 mi
112 North Washington Street, Kaufman
Mo-Tu,Su off; We 15:00-19:00; Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Jesse's Fajitas n Ritas
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
101 West Mulberry Street, Kaufman
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Especially For You
Cafe · Tea · 0.9 mi
100 West Grove Street, Kaufman
Mo,Su off; Tu-Sa 11:00-14:00
La Fuente
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
209 Terrell Highway, Kaufman
Mo off; Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-14:00
My Loves Diner
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
215 West Mulberry Street
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
Eleanor's Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
303 West Mulberry Street, Kaufman
Mo-Sa 06:00-17:30; Su 07:00-14:00
Jalisco's Mexican Grill Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
1301 South Washington Street
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Latham Bakery
Bakery · 0.9 mi
101 North Jackson Street
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su off
21 more on the map.
Where to stay3
History
Kaufman was founded as "Kings Fort", named after Dr. William P. King, who established the fort in 1840 after purchasing 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) of land where the city is now located. The community was renamed "Kingsboro" after five years of growth. In 1852, Kingsboro was renamed "Kaufman" after the newly formed Kaufman County, which in turn was named after David S. Kaufman.
Kaufman was the first place that Bonnie Parker, of Bonnie and Clyde, was incarcerated.
Nearby Camp Kaufman was used as a German POW camp during World War II.
From the History section of Kaufman, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship15
Saint Ann Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
806 North Washington Street, Kaufman
First Assembly of God Church
Church · Assemblies Of God · 0.6 mi
3401 South Houston Street, Kaufman
Landmark Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.7 mi
401 South Jackson Street, Kaufman
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.4 mi
207 East Fair Street, Kaufman
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare5
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
2235 South Washington Street, Kaufman
Map of Kaufman
105 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 37°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 82°F | 62°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 2.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 2.2 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kaufman 3 Se (3 mi away), rain and snow from Terrell 8.2 Ssw, 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
Kaufman County has had 15 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)
- 2020-03-25: 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
Terrell Municipal Airport (TRL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Crandall 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Talty 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Heartland 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Terrell 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Kemp 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Combine 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Forney 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Seagoville 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Mesquite 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Balch Springs 20 mi northwest, about 32 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
- Greenslade drug store, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Kaufman, Texas, retail at Washington sq. Oct2020, approx 2007 S. Washington St- Kaufman Nutrition and Energy, Factory Connection, Furniture and Mattress, Forest Nomad, CC0
- Kaufman, Texas, retail at Washington square Oct2020, approx 2015 S. Washington St, Rent-A-Center, Dollar Tree, 01, Forest Nomad, CC0
- Kaufman Pioneer Cemetery (Love Family Cemetery), 11990, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- Kaufman County Poor Farm, 11988, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- First Christian Church of Kaufman, No. 9427, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- First Baptist Church of Kaufman, No. 8507, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- Kaufman TX - panoramio, wsf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kaufman county tx courthouse, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Kaufman County, No. 8528, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- Kaufman County Indigent Cemetery, 16158, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- Kaufman TX - panoramio (1), wsf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of Our Merciful Saviour, No. 8500, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- First United Methodist Church, No. 8515, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- Greenslade Drug Store, No. 8523, Rheba, Public domain
- Colonel Isham Chisum, No. 8497, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- Huff-Park House, No. 8527, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- King's Fort, No. 11991, Rheba, CC BY 2.0
- ISS016-E-20403 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-20404 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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