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Stephenville Texas
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Stephenville, Texas

Stephenville is a city of 21,682 people in Erath County, Texas, founded in 1856.

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Population21,682 +5.2% since 2019
CountyErath County
Elevation1,273 ft 388 m
Founded1856
Land area12.2 sq mi
ZIP code76401
Nearest airportStephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) 2 mi

Why visit Stephenville

Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Cinemark Cinema 6, Tarleton State University, Erath County Courthouse and Erath Memorial Arch.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 98°F; January lows average 31°F.

About Stephenville

Stephenville is a city in and the county seat of Erath County, Texas, United States. It sits on the North Bosque River, which rises nearby. Founded in 1854, it is home to Tarleton State University. Stephenville's population was 20,847 as of the 2020 census, and it is the principal city in the Stephenville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Stephenville, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do2

Cinemark Cinema 6

Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi

2900 West Washington Street, Stephenville

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Tarleton State University

School

Public university in Stephenville, TX, USA

1333 West Washington Street, Stephenville

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Museums and landmarks29

Erath County CourthouseCC BY-SA 4.0

Erath County Courthouse

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Historic place in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas

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Erath Memorial ArchCC BY 4.0

Erath Memorial Arch

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi

Historic place in Stephenville, Erath County, Texas

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Crow Home

Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi

396 East Long Street, Stephenville

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Cage House

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

194 East Long Street, Stephenville

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Crow Opera House

Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi

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First National Bank Building

Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi

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Oxford House

Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi

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Stephenville Historical House Museum

Museum · 1.4 mi

525 East Washington Street, Stephenville

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Audie Murphy Arena

Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi

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Brick Streets of Stephenville

Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi

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Cage Home

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

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Cornelia Graves

Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds31

Optimist Jaycee Park

Park · 0.9 mi

1201 North Harbin Drive, Stephenville

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Art Briles Stadium

Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi

935 North Wolfe Nursery Road, Stephenville

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Heritage Courtyard

Park

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Integrity Courtyard

Park

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Legends Country Club

Golf course · 1.9 mi

137 Ben Hogan Drive, Stephenville

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Open Roof Gazebo

Park

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Stephenville City Park

Park · 1.1 mi

709 Riverside Drive, Stephenville

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Aquatics Center Park

Park

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Bill Johnson Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Bosque Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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BRT Graham ST. Trailhead

Park · 1.2 mi

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Century Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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19 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes66

BJ's Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi

211 West McNeill Street, Stephenville

Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00

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Caam's

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi

223 East College Street, Stephenville

Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00

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Don Nico's

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi

210 East South Loop, Stephenville

Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30, Su 11:00-15:00

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Peacocks #2

Diner · American · 0.9 mi

1700 West Lingleville Road, Stephenville

Mo-Su 06:00-14:00

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Purple Goat

Diner · American · 2.4 mi

2025 East Washington Street, Stephenville

Su 08:00-22:00; Mo-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-00:00

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R & R BBQ

Restaurant · American, Barbecue · 1.8 mi

110 Morgan Mill Road, Stephenville

Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-13:00

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Rodeo Roots American Fare Kitchen

Restaurant · American, Regional · 1.5 mi

2847 West Washington Street, Stephenville

Tu-Th 07:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:30; Mo off

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The Red Umbrella Bakery

Bakery · 0.4 mi

2029 West Washington Street, Stephenville

Mo-Su 10:00-20:00

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Azteca Mexican Bar and Grill

Restaurant · Mexican, Grill · 1.9 mi

3024 West Washington Street, Stephenville

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Cotton Patch Cafe

Diner · American · 1.6 mi

2860 West Washington Street, Stephenville

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Don Nico's

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi

966 West Washington Street, Stephenville

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Greers

Diner · American · 1.1 mi

190 West College Street, Stephenville

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History

Stephenville was founded by and named after John M. Stephen, who settled there in 1854, and donated the land for the townsite laid out by George B. Erath when the county was organized in 1856. In the first two years of its settlement, the population increased to 776. The population then declined until 1871, because the townsite was in Comanche territory and raids were common, and because the hardships of the American Civil War led citizens to leave. The population grew after Stephenville became an agricultural and livestock center. Coal mining also became important to the area in 1886, and was a major segment of the economy for 30 years.

Stephenville was incorporated in 1889, with the arrival of the Fort Worth and Rio Grande Railway. In the 1890s, many of the buildings around the town square were built, Tarleton State University opened, and the community's two newspapers merged to become the Empire-Tribune, which is still in operation. In February 1907, the Stephenville North and South Texas Railway was chartered by Stephenville and Hamilton business interests, which sold the line in 1910 to the St. Louis Southwestern Railway of Texas system. In the 20th century, industry became an important part of Stephenville, and the population has steadily increased since the 1920s.

From the History section of Stephenville, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay9

Churches and places of worship23

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Shopping11

Gas and EV charging8

Schools, colleges and libraries20

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Healthcare8

Map of Stephenville

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 1.8 in of rainFebruary: 2.2 in of rainMarch: 2.8 in of rainApril: 2.9 in of rainMay: 5.0 in of rainJune: 3.3 in of rainJuly: 2.0 in of rainAugust: 3.0 in of rainSeptember: 3.3 in of rainOctober: 3.3 in of rainNovember: 2.3 in of rainDecember: 2.2 in of rainJanuary: 59°FFebruary: 63°FMarch: 70°FApril: 79°FMay: 86°FJune: 93°FJuly: 97°FAugust: 98°FSeptember: 90°FOctober: 80°FNovember: 69°FDecember: 60°FJanuary: 31°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 42°FApril: 50°FMay: 60°FJune: 68°FJuly: 71°FAugust: 70°FSeptember: 62°FOctober: 52°FNovember: 41°FDecember: 33°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan59°F31°F1.8 in0.4 in
Feb63°F35°F2.2 in0.0 in
Mar70°F42°F2.8 in0.0 in
Apr79°F50°F2.9 in0.0 in
May86°F60°F5.0 in0.0 in
Jun93°F68°F3.3 in0.0 in
Jul97°F71°F2.0 in0.0 in
Aug98°F70°F3.0 in0.0 in
Sep90°F62°F3.3 in0.0 in
Oct80°F52°F3.3 in0.0 in
Nov69°F41°F2.3 in0.0 in
Dec60°F33°F2.2 in0.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stephenville 72260 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$53,015median household income
$241,300median home value
$1,134median monthly rent
25.1median age
33.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%of homes are owner-occupied
16.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1819%18 to 3448%35 to 6422%65 and over11%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Erath County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 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)
  • 2016-03-19: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.

  • Dublin 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
  • Hico 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
  • De Leon 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
  • Tolar 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
  • Lipan 23 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
  • Glen Rose 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
  • Granbury 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
  • Mineral Wells 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Cleburne 48 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Benbrook 55 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car

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