Quitman, Texas
Quitman is a city of 2,420 people in Wood County, Texas, founded in 1850.
Why visit Quitman
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Governer Jim Hogg City Park and Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Quitman
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Quitman
Quitman is a city and the county seat of Wood County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,942 at the 2020 census. The city was named for John A. Quitman, a veteran of the Mexican–American War, and once governor of Mississippi.
From the Wikipedia article Quitman, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks13
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes9
Peralta's
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
607 South Main Street
Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su off
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.7 mi
700 South Main Street, Quitman
Mo-Th,Sa 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
305 East Goode Street, Quitman
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare4
Map of Quitman
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lake Fk Rsvr (5 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
Wood County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-04-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Holly Lake Ranch 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Grand Saline 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Emory 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Hawkins 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Hideaway 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Big Sandy 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Sulphur Springs 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Edgewood 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Canton 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Tyler 34 mi south, about 55 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
- Quitman, Texas Town Square, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wood courthouse tx 2010, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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