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City in Texas, United States
211Population
1.7 sq miArea
932 ftElevation

Cool is a town in Parker County, Texas, United States. As of the May 2024 US Census estimates, the population of Cool is 242. The origin of the name "Cool" is not officially recorded; it is believed to have derived from settlers who observed lower temperatures than those in surrounding areas.

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Housing in Cool

$185K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $185,000 in May 2026.

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Most working residents leave Cool for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Worth (18%), Weatherford (12%) and Mineral Wells (8%). Half commute less than 39 miles.

Fort Worth
18%
Weatherford
12%
Mineral Wells
8%
Dallas
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Cool →

Health in Cool

Compared with Texas

7better than TX·4worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Palo Pinto General HospitalMineral Wells · 6 mi · ER
Northside Community Health CenterFort Worth · 35.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Cool · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cool →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🔥 Wildfire
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Cool has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 32°.

59° / 34°Winter
77° / 53°Spring
95° / 71°Summer
78° / 53°Fall
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Nearest: Boyce Ditto Public LibraryMineral Wells · 4.6 miles · 43 hrs a week

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