Watauga, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 22,796 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Watauga sits in northeast Texas, in Tarrant County.
Cultural Attractions
Nearby Fort Worth houses the Kimbell Art Museum, which features a small collection of high-quality works.
Recreation
The local recreation center offers several classes, including karate and dance.
Historical
The city's population in the mid-1930s and the mid-'40s was recorded as 65; the community revived with the postwar construction of defense plants.
Fun Fact
"Watauga" is Cherokee for "village of man springs."
| Population [details] | 22,796 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 78.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1417.9 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 17.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 55.59 °F/26.57 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 96.17 °F/69.5 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 20.54 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 42 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Fort Worth (8.87 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (12.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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