Why visit Ponder
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Remington Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Ponder
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ponder
Ponder is a town in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,442 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Ponder, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
History
Local legend holds that Bonnie and Clyde either robbed the Ponder State Bank or attempted to rob it, only to discover it had gone broke the week before. However, this is not listed in the Barrow Gang's activities. The robbery in question may have been committed by the less famous but more successful Eddie Bentz.
From the History section of Ponder, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Ponder
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 32°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 36°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 1.8 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.4 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 64°F | 2.6 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Denton Muni Ap (6 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
Denton County has had 17 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)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Allison Farm Airport (XA34) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Denton 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Bartonville 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Lantana 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Roanoke 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Corinth 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Copper Canyon 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Double Oak 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Flower Mound 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Trophy Club 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Highland Village 15 mi southeast, about 24 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
- Ponder Town Square2, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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