Why visit Nocona
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Nocona
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nocona
Nocona is a city along U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 175 in Montague County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,002 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Nocona, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
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Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
History
The city is named for Peta Nocona, the Comanche chief. The area was first known to white settlers as the last stop in Texas before crossing the Red River on the Chisolm Trail. It was founded in 1887 along a particular bend in the Gainesville, Henrietta and Western Railway line, which soon became part of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, connecting Gainesville and Henrietta, and later Wichita Falls.
Nocona assumed the role of economic and industrial center of northern Montague County, and many older towns in the area, bypassed by the railroad, and its businesses shuttered. Its citizens moved to Nocona. The city has steadily maintained a population around 3000 since the 1940s, though industries responsible for its growth have come and gone. The "North Field", an oil field between Nocona and the Red River, contributed to Nocona's economy for much of the 20th century and continues to do so on a small scale. The MKT line, which was responsible for Nocona's founding, was abandoned in 1969 and the tracks removed in 1971.
From the History section of Nocona, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Nocona
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 30°F | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 34°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 82°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.4 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.3 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 33°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bonita 7Nw (2 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
Montague County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 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)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Muenster 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Henrietta 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Alvord 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Lindsay 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Wilson 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Waurika 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Healdton 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
- Chico 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Gainesville 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Marietta 36 mi east, about 58 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
- Nocona Tour (39279856800), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Nocona, Texas (40194528105), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Nocona Buildings (41021613982), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Horton Motor Co, Nocona, Texas (40379259234), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Horton Classic Car Museum, Nocona, Texas (27192436998), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Nocona, Texas (41021596302), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Central Christian Church Nocona Texas 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Nocona, Texas (41063805511), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Nocona Texas Post Office South Elevation, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Clay Street 300 Block Nocona Texas 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Nocona Texas Post Office West Elevation, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Central Christian Church Nocona Texas RTHL Plaque, Larry D. Moore, Public domain
- Nocona Texas Post Office Cornerstone, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Nocona Texas Post Office Interior, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Central Christian Church - Historical Marker, DisClever, Public domain
- Hotel (40379260274), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- McGaughy Furniture Appliances (40354894994), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
- Building Materials (40170486145), Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0
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