Why visit Whitehouse
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 7 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Whitehouse
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Whitehouse
Whitehouse is a city in Smith County, Texas, United States. Situated just southeast of Tyler, Texas, it has experienced steady growth, reaching a population of 8,257 in the 2020. As part of the Tyler metropolitan area, Whitehouse benefits from its proximity to the economic and cultural opportunities of the region while maintaining its own strong civic identity. The city is home to the Whitehouse Independent School District, known for its high academic standards, and features a mix of residential neighborhoods, parks, and businesses.
From the Wikipedia article Whitehouse, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Lake Tyler Marina Resort
Marina and boat launch · 2.3 mi
18183 Concession Road, Whitehouse
Restaurants and cafes6
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
433 State Highway 110 North, Whitehouse
Mo-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-24:00; Su 06:30-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.2 mi
720 Highway 110, Whitehouse
Mo-Th 09:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00; Su 09:00-01:00
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare3
Map of Whitehouse
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 74°F | 2.7 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 73°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 47°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tyler (7 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
Smith County has had 24 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)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Tyler 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Bullard 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Arp 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Overton 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Chandler 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- New London 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Jacksonville 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Winona 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Frankston 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Lindale 22 mi northwest, about 35 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
- ISS010-E-24604 - View of Oklahoma, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-26102 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-26101 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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