McLendon-Chisholm, Texas
McLendon-Chisholm is a city of 4,511 people in Kaufman County, Texas, founded in 1969.
Why visit McLendon-Chisholm
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 3 places to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in McLendon-Chisholm
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About McLendon-Chisholm
McLendon-Chisholm is a city in Rockwall and Kaufman counties, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, McLendon-Chisholm had a population of 3,562.
From the Wikipedia article McLendon-Chisholm, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship1
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.2 mi
6819 Farm to Market 549, Heath
Gas and EV charging2
History
The community of McLendon-Chisholm began as two separate settlements: McLendon and Chisholm.
From the History section of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Map of McLendon-Chisholm
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 47°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 2.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.3 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 67°F | 2.7 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 56°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Terrell Muni Ap (12 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
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, 12 miles away.
- Heath 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Rockwall 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Fate 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Forney 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Rowlett 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Royse City 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Terrell 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Heartland 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Mesquite 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Garland 15 mi west, about 23 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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