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."
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 23,361
- Population under 55:
- 84.5%
- Population over 55:
- 15.5%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Fort Worth
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 96°F July High, 26°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $52,274
- Median home price:
- $99,126
- Average property tax:
- $4,098
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.9%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 18
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 23
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 80/6
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 109/6
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 15
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