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Palo-Pinto
is a small community located in north-central Texas in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area. It has an estimated population of 425 residents. The town is part of Palo Pinto County, which had a population of 28,111 as of the 2010 census. Palo Pinto is the county seat, located on U.S. Highway 180 and Farm Road 4, twelve miles southwest of Mineral Wells. Settlers began arriving in the area in 1855, attracted by the fertile soil in the Brazos River valley. Palo Pinto was the county seat and only town in the county in 1880, but that year it was bypassed by the Texas and Pacific Railway when its tracks were laid through the area. Although the town declined somewhat, its 1891 population was 400, and its businesses included a flour mill, a bank, a hotel, a gin, and a saloon. In 1940 a new courthouse replaced the 1881 structure. The population of Palo Pinto by 1947 had reportedly reached 550. In 1990 Palo Pinto reported 350 residents and eight businesses; at that time it still was unincorporated. In 2000 the population was 411 and had reached 425 by 2010. The community hosts an "Annual Old Settlers Reunion."
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Palo Pinto Vacation Rentals
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Palo Pinto Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Best Western Club House Inn & Suites | 4410 Hwy 180 East | Mineral Wells, TX | 11.2 mi. | (940) 325-2270 | | Ramada Limited | 4103 Hwy 180 E | Mineral Wells, TX | 11.2 mi. | (940) 325-6956 | | Econo Lodge | 2207 Old Dennis Rd | Weatherford, TX | 27.8 mi. | (817) 599-3703 | | Bed & Bath Basic Lodging | 1709 I-20 E | Weatherford, TX | 28.7 mi. | (817) 599-5150 | | Comfort Suites | 210 Alford Dr | Weatherford, TX | 29.1 mi. | (817) 599-3300 | | La Quinta Inn & Suites | 1915 Wall St | Weatherford, TX | 29.1 mi. | (817) 594-4481 | | Hampton Inn | 2524 S Main | Weatherford, TX | 29.8 mi. | (817) 599-4800 | | Holiday Inn Express | 2500 S Main St | Weatherford, TX | 29.8 mi. | (817) 599-3700 | | Super 8 | 720 Adams Dr | Weatherford, TX | 29.9 mi. | (817) 598-0852 |
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Palo Pinto Weather & Climate
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North Texas , in the Prairie and Plains Region, the climate is semi-arid and prone to drought. Annual rainfall is between 16 and 32 inches. This area of state sees the most sunny days throughout the year. On most winter nights, temperatures fall below the freezing mark, but is never frigid. The wettest months of the year are April and May. Tornadoes are common, caused by the convergence of westerly and southerly prevailing winds during the late spring. Poor land management, drought, and high wind speeds may cause large dust storms. Improved land-management practices have improved dust storms somewhat in recent years.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
58°F |
33°F |
1.48 in. |
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| February |
63°F |
38°F |
2.21 in. |
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| March |
72°F |
46°F |
2.72 in. |
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| April |
79°F |
53°F |
2.77 in. |
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| May |
86°F |
62°F |
4.77 in. |
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| June |
92°F |
68°F |
3.75 in. |
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| July |
97°F |
72°F |
2.52 in. |
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| August |
96°F |
71°F |
2.65 in. |
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| September |
89°F |
65°F |
2.83 in. |
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| October |
80°F |
55°F |
4.00 in. |
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| November |
67°F |
44°F |
2.34 in. |
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| December |
59°F |
35°F |
2.02 in. |
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Palo Pinto Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Mineral Wells airport (MWL) located about 13 miles east of Palo Pinto in Mineral Wells, Texas, the Fort Worth Meacham International airport (FTW) located approximately 54 miles east of Palo Pinto in Fort Worth, Texas, the Fort Worth Alliance airport (AFW) located roughly 58 miles east of Palo Pinto in Fort Worth, Texas, the Fort Worth Spinks airport (FWS) located around 59 miles east of Palo Pinto in Fort Worth, Texas, the Arlington Municipal airport (GKY) located about 70 miles east of Palo Pinto in Arlington, Texas, and finally the Dallas Fort Worth International airport (DFW) located approximately 73 miles east of Palo Pinto in Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas.
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Palo Pinto Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags Over Texas | Arlington | TX | 69.2 mi. | | | Boardwalk Fun Park | Grand Prairie | TX | 75.6 mi. | | | Sandy Lake Amusement Park | Carrollton | TX | 82.8 mi. | | | State Fair of Texas | Dallas | TX | 87.1 mi. | | | SpeedZone | Dallas | TX | 87.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Arlington | TX | 69.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Holiday Hills Country Club | Mineral Wells | TX | 11.2 mi. | | | Cliffs at Possum Kingdom Lake | Graford | TX | 11.8 mi. | | | Sugartree Golf Club | Dennis | TX | 24.5 mi. | | | Live Oak Country Club | Weatherford | TX | 28.9 mi. | | | Canyon West Golf & Sports Club | Weatherford | TX | 29.6 mi. | | | Horseshoe Bend Country Club | Weatherford | TX | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Possum Kingdom State Park | | TX | 16.5 mi. | | | Lake Mineral Wells State Park | | TX | 17.1 mi. | | | Fort Belknap State Park | | TX | 36.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Amon Carter Museum | Fort Worth | TX | 56.9 mi. | (Art) | | Kimbell Art Museum | Fort Worth | TX | 56.9 mi. | (Art) | | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | Fort Worth | TX | 56.9 mi. | (Art) | | Modern at Sundance Square | Fort Worth | TX | 56.9 mi. | (Art) | | Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art | Fort Worth | TX | 56.9 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glen Rose | TX | 48.6 mi. | | | Fort Worth Zoological Park | Fort Worth | TX | 56.9 mi. | | | Abilene Zoological Gardens | Abilene | TX | 86.3 mi. | | | Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park | Dallas | TX | 87.1 mi. | | | Dallas World Aquarium | Dallas | TX | 87.1 mi. | | | Dallas Zoo | Dallas | TX | 87.1 mi. | | | Cameron Park Zoo | Waco | TX | 107.8 mi. | |
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