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Terrell’s story
152 years in pictures
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1874Terrell is settled
TerrellTX
A town of 20,366, settled in 1874. Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns.
2 bordering townsMap →
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Population
20,366
+10.4% since 2010
Typical home
$282K
−1% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
32.6
years
Jobs based here
12,940
Balanced
What makes Terrell stand out
The 3 things Terrell does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Terrell
Health
90% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than TX on 0 measures, worse on 14.
$282Ktypical home
Housing
$282K typical home
6% below the TX typical home
Down 1% in a year.
1colleges
College town
1 college
Southwestern Christian College
Students are part of everyday life here.
A growing town
Terrell has grown 10.4% since 2010
15,816 people in 2010; 20,366 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Terrell’s report card
HealthDHealthier than 10% of U.S. townsHousing$282K6% below the TX typical homeSchoolsCBeats 26% of TX districtsHazards24/100Low risk of storm & flood damageSafetyCLess crime than 30% of U.S. townsClimate95°/36°Summer high · winter low · 0″ snowCommute31 miHalf of commuters travel lessOutdoors3 miof trails · 0.7% conserved
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Weather
Forecast →90°
Clear
H 95° · L 66°
Local news
All →- Two Arrested Following Narcotics Search Warrant Execution in TerrellInforney News · Aug 26
- Robins & Morton Marks Topping Out of $573M Terrell State Hospital - Texas Contractoracppubs.com · Jul 22
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Terrell. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Terrell beats the Texas average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
DHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Texas
0 better12 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Terrell | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.8% | 12.5% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.5% | 3.2% |
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
11.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
15th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Terrell home is worth about $282K
The typical Terrell home is worth about $282,000, down 1% in a year, 6% below the Texas typical home.
$282KZillow home value
Typical home value
Terrell$282K
Texas$299K
Market temperature
87
days on market
96.5%
sale-to-list price
−1%
value change, 1 year
22
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Terrell’s public schools outperform 26% of Texas districts
The public schools Terrell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 74% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| J W Long El | K–5 | 681 | D |
| Gilbert Willie Sr. El | K–5 | 671 | C− |
| Dr. Bruce Wood El | K–5 | 655 | C− |
| Global Leadership Academy | K–5 | 219 | A+ |
| First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten Private | PK–K | 18 | |
| Herman Furlough Jr. Middle | 6–8 | 1,166 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduationAll 10 schools →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
12
paid flood claims since 1985
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 30% of U.S. towns
Terrell reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 70% report less.
CSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Terrell3.3
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Terrell12.4
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
30th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
28th
percentile among TX towns
80
violent crimes reported in 2025
304
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Terrell has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–58°
Spring54–75°
Summer72–93°
Fall55–77°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 11
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Terrell
Most working residents leave Terrell for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Dallas (17%), Plano (4%) and Fort Worth (3%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
18%work in town
Where working residents work
In Terrell18%
Dallas17%
Plano4%
Fort Worth3%
Mesquite3%
31 mi
median commute distance
12,940
jobs based in Terrell
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
0.7% of Terrell is conserved land
3.3 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
0.7%conserved
0.7%
conserved · 148 of 21,918 acres
3.3 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ben Gill Park | 0.5 mi | 77 |
| 2. Breezy Hill Park | 0.4 mi | 7 |
| 3. Lions Club Park | 0.2 mi | 16 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
College town
Southwestern Christian College calls Terrell home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
6 places in Terrell on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Terrell
City in Texas, United States
Terrell is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Kaufman County. As of the 2020 census, its population was 17,465. Terrell is located about 32 miles (51 km) east of Dallas.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1874
- Population
- 17,465
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 509 ft
- ZIP code
- 75160, 75161
- Area code
- 972
Terrell’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Terrell.
ElmoOak RidgeTerrell
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