Why visit Nixon
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Nixon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nixon
Nixon is a city, self-described as a "compact neighborhood," at U.S. Highway 87 and the junction of Karnes, Gonzales and Wilson counties; alongside the Clear Fork Creek in the Juan J. Tejada League, in the U.S. state of Texas. Approaching 100 city blocks, the Nixon urban-area is defined by its schools at its north-end in the neighborhood of Rancho; with the southwest boundary hosting its industrial park and meat packing facilities, upon the 87-corridor towards Pandora and the county seat of Floresville.
From the Wikipedia article Nixon, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
Spill the Tea Tearoom
Cafe · Tea · 0.7 mi
105 South Artesia Avenue, Nixon
We-Sa 11:00-16:00; Su 13:00-17:00
Taqueria La Guadalupana
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
1000 East Central Avenue, Nixon
Mo-Fr 05:00-13:00; Sa 06:00-13:00
The Lucky Tea Cup
Restaurant · Tea
219 North Nixon Avenue, Nixon
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken
103 North Nixon Avenue, Nixon
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Where to stay2
History
The history of Nixon is defined by the dissolution and struggle of some of its major institutions.
From the History section of Nixon, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Bilingual Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
610 East 3rd Street, Nixon
First Assembly of God Church
Church · Pentecostal · 0.4 mi
509 East 3rd Street, Nixon
Greater Rising Star Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
608 West 3rd Avenue, Nixon
Harris Chapel Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.4 mi
308 South Liberty Avenue, Nixon
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
207 South Washington Avenue, Nixon
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Nixon
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 38°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 42°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 64°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 70°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 72°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 66°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 41°F | 2.4 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nixon (1 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
Gonzales 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)
- 2017-08-25: Hurricane Harvey (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Randolph Air Force Base (RND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- La Vernia 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Seguin 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Karnes City 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- McQueeney 28 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Geronimo 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Kenedy 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
- Cibolo 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- New Braunfels 36 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Schertz 36 mi northwest, about 57 min by car
- Converse 37 mi northwest, about 59 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
- First-baptist-church-of-nixon2016-2, Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nixon Texas Post Office 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Holmes Foods Nixon Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Nixon City Hall Nixon Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Nixon Smiley Gym Nixon Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- First-baptist-church-of-nixon2016-1, Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Dolphin Energy Wilson County Texas 2025, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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