Wichita County
MyTownView tracks 6 municipalities in Wichita County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
6Municipalities
129,996Residents
17Articles
11Meetings (30d)
$70,587Avg. Median Income
$147,467Avg. Home Value
Recent News
17Apr 22Wichita Falls ISD avoids state takeoverWichita FallsApr 19Iowa Park grad elected to post for Texas A&M Collegiate Farm BureauIowa ParkApr 17Iowa Park grad elected to post for Texas A&M Collegiate Farm BureauIowa ParkApr 16Iowa Park grad elected to post for Texas A&M Collegiate Farm BureauIowa ParkApr 9Wichita Falls woman gets six years for smuggling drugs in Bibles and legal mail into Texas prisons, officials sayWichita FallsMar 5Wichita Falls school district avoids takeover by state, officials sayWichita FallsFeb 19Experience Spring In Wichita FallsWichita FallsDec 9Fire at apartment building on South Pleasant Valley intentionally set, Austin Fire Department saysPleasant ValleyDec 9Fire at apartment building on South Pleasant Valley intentionally set, AFD saysPleasant ValleyDec 7No injuries reported after fire on South Pleasant Valley Road in South AustinPleasant ValleyOct 13Pleasant Valley, AISD face off at town hall meeting over school's futurePleasant ValleyAug 13Pleasant Valley shows up in force at AISD meeting, and trustee Warren apologizesPleasant ValleyJul 22Residents ask Amarillo ISD: Why was Pleasant Valley closed when unused funds were found?Pleasant ValleyJun 13Pleas to save Pleasant Valley Elementary continue at AISD meetingPleasant ValleyApr 29‘We’ve been ignored’: Pleasant Valley residents confront Amarillo candidatesPleasant Valley
Meetings
11Upcoming
Apr 27Planning and Zoning CommissionBurkburnettAgendaRecent
Apr 22Parks & Recreation BoardBurkburnettAgendaApr 21City CouncilWichita FallsVideoApr 20Board of CommissionersBurkburnettVideoApr 16Burkburnett Development CorporationBurkburnettAgendaApr 9Hotel Occupancy Tax CommitteeBurkburnettAgendaApr 8Parks & Recreation BoardBurkburnettAgendaApr 7City CouncilWichita FallsVideoApr 1Burkburnett Development CorporationBurkburnettAgendaRankings in Wichita County
Fastest Growing Cities
| # | City | Population Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ElectraWichita | +4.1% |
| 2 | BurkburnettWichita | +0.4% |
| 3 | Iowa ParkWichita | +0.1% |
| 4 | Wichita FallsWichita | 0.0% |
Safest Cities
| # | City | Crimes per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa ParkWichita | 4.1 total crimes per 1k |
| 2 | BurkburnettWichita | 11.2 total crimes per 1k |
| 3 | ElectraWichita | 19.1 total crimes per 1k |
| 4 | Wichita FallsWichita | 24.0 total crimes per 1k |
Lowest Property Taxes
| # | City | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ElectraWichita | 2.60% |
| 2 | BurkburnettWichita | 2.68% |
| 3 | Wichita FallsWichita | 2.68% |
| 4 | Iowa ParkWichita | 2.69% |
Best Fiscal Health
i| # | City | Fiscal Health Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ElectraWichita | 46 / 100 |
| 2 | BurkburnettWichita | 43 / 100 |
| 3 | Wichita FallsWichita | 43 / 100 |
| 4 | Iowa ParkWichita | 42 / 100 |
Municipalities
Burkburnett
Pop. 11,059Income $66,308Homes $151,900
City (Mayor-Council)
Cashion Community
Pop. 309Income $80,000Homes $245,800
City (Mayor-Council)
Electra
Pop. 2,351Income $69,167Homes $59,300
City (Mayor-Council)
Iowa Park
Pop. 6,578Income $66,622Homes $132,800
City (Mayor-Council)
Pleasant Valley
Pop. 357Income $81,250Homes $138,200
Town (Board of Trustees)
Wichita Falls
Pop. 102,581Income $60,177Homes $156,800
City (Mayor-Council)