Mineral Wells, Texas
Mineral Wells is a city of 15,244 people in Palo Pinto County, Texas, founded in 1900.
Why visit Mineral Wells
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Brazos Cinema, Baker Hotel, Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway and Zappe Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Mineral Wells
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells is a city in Palo Pinto and Parker Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population was 14,820 at the 2020 census. The city is named for mineral springs in the area, which were highly popular in the early 1900s.
From the Wikipedia article Mineral Wells, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Brazos Cinema
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
2801 East Hubbard Street, Mineral Wells
Museums and landmarks22
Baker Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Building in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas
201 East Hubbard Street, Mineral Wells
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
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7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes45
Ref's Sports Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger · 2.2 mi
211 Northeast 1st Avenue, Mineral Wells
11:00-00:00
Coffee & Cocktails at 76067
Cafe · 2.2 mi
100 South Oak Avenue, Mineral Wells
Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Crazy Water Coffee and Water Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Smoothie · 2.2 mi
401 North Oak Avenue, Mineral Wells
Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
Don Nicos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
100 Northeast 22nd Avenue, Mineral Wells
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Second Bar + Kitchen
Restaurant · New American, American · 2.2 mi
401 North Oak Avenue, Mineral Wells
Taqueria La Estrella Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
200 Northeast 27th Avenue, Mineral Wells
33 more on the map.
History
In 1919, Mineral Wells hosted the spring training camp for the Chicago White Sox, the year of the famous "Black Sox" scandal involving "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Mineral Wells also hosted spring training for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals in the 1910s and early 1920s. The baseball field was located in the center of town. On April 28, 2026, the city was struck by an EF-3 tornado, injuring five people and causing $2.3 million in damage.
From the History section of Mineral Wells, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mineral Wells
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
107 Washington Road, Mineral Wells
Budget Host Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
3601 Northeast 2nd Street, Mineral Wells
Red Lion Inn & Suites Mineral Wells
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
6801 East US 180, Mineral Wells
Churches and places of worship27
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.1 mi
301 Northeast 1st Street, Mineral Wells
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
800 Southeast 25th Avenue, Mineral Wells
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
100 Southwest 4th Avenue, Mineral Wells
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.5 mi
3710 Ram Boulevard, Mineral Wells
Soul Winners Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.7 mi
900 Hood Road, Mineral Wells
Southside Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.6 mi
1401 Southeast 25th Avenue, Mineral Wells
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
1201 Southeast 25th Avenue, Mineral Wells
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Garner College And Career Preparatory Academy
School · 5.4 mi
2222 Garner School Rd, Weatherford
Mineral Wells El
School · 1.9 mi
1001 Southeast Martin Luther King Jr St, Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells/Palo Pinto County Daep
School · 2.0 mi
1806 N E 1St Ave, Mineral Wells
Boyce Ditto Public Library
Library · 1.4 mi
2300 Southeast M.L.K. Jr Street, Mineral Wells
Community Christian School
School · 2.1 mi
2501 Garrett Morris Parkway, Mineral Wells
Lamar Elementary School
School · 1.8 mi
2012 Southeast 12th Street, Mineral Wells
Healthcare3
Texas State Health Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
4113 East US 180, Mineral Wells
Map of Mineral Wells
181 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 37°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 52°F | 2.6 in |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 68°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 71°F | 2.1 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 71°F | 2.5 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 2.7 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 43°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 34°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mineral Wells Ap (3 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
Palo Pinto County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-08-25: Ross Fire (Fire)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mineral Wells Airport (MWL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Granbury 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Azle 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Benbrook 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Fort Worth 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Crowley 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Haltom City 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Forest Hill 48 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Burleson 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Keller 50 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cleburne 50 mi southeast, 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Mineral Wells 2015, Phleavelle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bakerhotel3, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mineral Wells May 2017 09 (First Presbyterian Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas Historical Marker (6839303294), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
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