Palo Pinto County

Palo Pinto County Offices

Palo Pinto County Town List

Palo Pinto County is in north-central Texas. Its center coordinates are 98º18′ west longitude and 32º45′ north latitude, west of Fort Worth. On August 27, 1856, Palo Pinto was created from Bosque and Navarro Counties and organized in 1857. It is named for Palo Pinto Creek, one of its main streams and a tributary of the Brazos River.  

To the north of Palo Pinto is Jack and Young Counties, to the west is Stephens County, Erath County is in the south, and Parker to the east. Palo Pinto is well known for its mineral-rich underground water. 

Cities and Towns 

Palo Pinto 

Palo Pinto city is the county seat of Palo Pinto County. It is at 32º46’9″ N 98º18’3″ W covering 0.9 square miles. The city is unincorporated and a census-designated place with 333 as of the 2010 census. Its area code is 940. 

Mingus  

Mingus city is at 32º32’22” N 98º25’24” W and covers 1.5 square miles of land. It is named after William Mingus, an early settler. According to the 2010 census, Mingus is home to 235 residents. Its area code is 254. 

Graford 

Graford has 584 people as of the 2010 census. Its area code is 940 and covers a total of 186 ha. Graford town is at 32°56′17″N 98°14′52″W. 

Strawn 

Strawn city is named after Stephen Strawn, one of the 2 early ranchers who gave the land where Strawn city currently sits. It has a population of 653 as of the 2010 population census. The city covers 0.8 square miles of land. The area code is 254. 

Gordon 

According to the 2010 population census, Gordon city has 478 residents. It has 251 ha within its borders with an elevation level of 295m. The city’s area code is 254. 

Topography 

Palo Pinto covers a total area of 948 square miles. The topography is primarily hilly with sandy, black and gray soils. The County lies up to 1450 feet above sea level. Brazos River drains most of the County.  

From west to east across the County runs US Highway 180, while north to south runs State Highways 16 and 108. 

Climate 

If you want to visit Palo Pinto, do so in April, May, or October. These months are the most comfortable in Palo Pinto, with 96.2º average temperatures. On the other hand, you may want to avoid the County in January when the temperatures average 30.5º and fall below freezing point.  

Palo Pinto gets 34 inches of rain and 0 inches of snow, while the US gets 38 inches of rain and 28 inches of snow annually. You will experience 238 sunny days in Palo Pinto compared to 205 in the US. In July, humidity can get heavy and uncomfortable. However, humidity in Palo Pinto is low primarily throughout the year.   

The County’s climate is more comfortable than most counties in Texas, with its annual Best Places Index at 7.4(10=best) 

Demographics 

According to the US census of April 1, 2020, Palo Pinto County has a population of 28,409. 50.9% of whom are females. 20.2% are 65 years and above, 23.0% are under 18, and 6.1% are below five years.  

Whites alone make up 93.4% of the population. African Americans are 2.5%, Alaska Native and American Indian are 1.1%, Asians are 1.0%, and Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian make up 0.1% of the population.    

84.2% of persons aged 25 and above are High School graduates or higher, while 16.6% have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of the population is computer literate, with 87.6% of the households owning a computer and 75.6% with a broadband internet subscription. 

Offices 

Judge Shane Long is the current County Judge. You can reach her at (940) 659-1253. The office is at 520 Oak Street Palo Pinto, Texas 76484. 

Maegan Kostiha is the County’s Attorney at 520 Oak Street Palo Pinto, Texas 76484. His phone number is (940) 659-1278.  

Chief Investigator Billy Jay Hutchens works under the County Attorney. The office manager is Jake Wright, and you can contact him at (940) 659-1278. 

The County Clerk is at 520 Oak Street Palo Pinto, Texas 76484. Janette K. Green is the current County Clerk. Her phone number is 940-659-1277. You can also email her at [email protected]. 

The County Treasurer is Tanya Fallin, deputized by Deanna Copeland. You can email them at [email protected] and [email protected], respectively. You can also reach the office at (940) 659-1260 or visit in person at 520 Oak Street, Palo Pinto, Texas 76484. 

County Commissioner 

The office of the county commissioner is into four precincts. 

Precinct 1 is under Gary Glover, whose contact number is (940) 659-1210. You can also email him at [email protected]. The office is at 520 Oak Street Palo Pinto, Texas 76484. 

Mike Reed heads Precinct 2. His phone number is (940) 659-1257, and his email address is [email protected]. His office is at 520 Oak Street Palo Pinto, Tx 76484.  

Mike Pierce is in charge of Precinct 3 at 520 Oak Street Palo Pinto, Texas 76484. You can reach him at (940) 659-1258 or email [email protected]. 

Precinct 4 is under Jeff Fryer, whose contact details are; phone number (940) 659-1210, email [email protected]. You can find the office at 520 Oak Street Palo Pinto, Tx 76484. 

For more information on the county offices, visit the County’s website.  

Places of Interest 

Some of the most exciting places in Palo Pinto include:  

Possum Kingdom State Park 

The Civilian Conservation Corps built Possum Kingdom State Park in the 1940s. The state park is famous for swimming, boating, and camping.  

Mineral Wells Fossil Park 

Fossils are abundant in this Park, dating back to 300 million years ago. It is a treasure trove for paleontologists, fossil enthusiasts, and students interested in fossil studies and collection. Entry is accessible to the public, and anyone can collect fossils for personal use. 

Lake Palo Pinto 

Lake Palo Pinto is on Palo Pinto Creek, southwest of Mineral Wells in Palo Pinto County. It was created in 1954 to provide water to Mineral Wells and Brazos Electric Plant.