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WICHITA FALLS, TEXASCOMMUNITY PROFILE
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Photo by David Barnard
Wichita Falls At A Glance .................................3
Geography ................................................... 4-6
Climate .............................................................7
Airports ............................................................8
Military Overview ...................................... 9-10
Population .....................................................11
Healthcare .....................................................11
Labor Analysis ...............................................12
Income ........................................................... 13
Cost of Living Index ....................................... 14
Housing ......................................................... 15
Tax Rate.......................................................... 16
Gross Domestic Product ...............................16
Incentives ................................................ 17-19
Properties ......................................................19
Business Development .................................20
Education & STEAM .......................................21
Top Employers ...............................................22
Quality of Life ................................................23
Lifestyle/Amenities .................................. 24-25
Tourism ..........................................................26
Cover Photo provided by the City of Wichita Falls PIO Office
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Home to Sheppard Air Force Base, the area’s largest employer, Wichita Falls is a proud military community. Sheppard gives the community a unique perspective on diversity and inclusivity as they employ people from all over the nation and up to 14 different NATO countries as part of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program.
With an amazing cost of living and a community that prides itself on embracing everyone, it’s easy to understand why people come to visit and never leave.
A business-friendly environment has helped to encourage local expansion and recruitment. There is an immense amount of support and encouragement throughout the community for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Quality of life is a priority and the community strives to foster growth and innovation as we look toward a sustainable future.
Contact us to get a closer look at everything Wichita Falls, Texas, has for you!
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF at the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce
HENRY FLORSHEIMPresident/[email protected]
DAVID LEEZERVP Of Business [email protected]
KATIE BRITTDirector of [email protected]
SHAY JONESDirector of Business [email protected]
TRAVIS HAGGARDVP of Business Retention & [email protected]
TAYLOR DAVISDirector, Wichita Falls Talent PartnershipMilitary [email protected]
KAREN BIVONAOffice [email protected]
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, AT A GLANCE
BEST PLACE
FOR WORKING PARENTS
#1
- SMART ASSET
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Wichita Co.
Archer Co.
Clay Co.
TEXASFT.Worth
Dallas
AustinHouston
Amarillo
Lubbock
El Paso
Corpus Christi
GEOGRAPHYWichita Falls is conveniently located in North Texas with
approximate coordinates of 33.91° Latitude N and 98.50° Longitude W.
Located less than a two hour drive from both Dallas/Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, Wichita Falls offers scores of routes and effortless road travel in and out of the city.
Wichita Falls, Texas MSA is defined as the following counties:
Archer County, Texas Clay County, Texas
Wichita County, Texas
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1634
367
277 277
277
369
79
281
281
287
79
3393 3393
240
1740
171
240
1B
44
277
2650
To Dallas
To Dallas/Austin
To Oklahoma City
To Amarillo
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DRIVE TIMEEasily accessible freeways and highways include I-44, U.S. Highways 82, 281, 277, 287 and Texas State Route 79. These highways make for a straightforward commute to other cities in Texas or out-of-state to Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Wichita Falls’ neighbors include Burkburnett, Archer City, Iowa Park and Henrietta.
Average Commute Time12.9MIN.
Source: United States Zip Codes
FASTEST COMMUTES IN
TEXAS
#3
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CLIMATEAverage Temperatures......H/LJanuary ............................57/29February ......................... 61/32March ...............................71/41April .................................79/49May ...................................86/59June .................................93/67July .................................. 98/72August ............................. 98/71September .......................90/63October ............................80/51November ....................... 68/40December ........................58/31
The chance of rain days in Wichita Falls varies throughout the year.
The wetter season lasts 4.8 months, from April 21 to September 14, with a greater than 25% chance of a given day being a wet day. The chance of a wet day peaks at 38% on June 2.
The drier season lasts 7.2 months, from September 14 to April 21. The smallest chance of a wet day is 11% on December 31.
Among wet days, we distinguish between those that experience rain alone, snow alone, or a mixture of the two. Based on this categorization, the most common form of precipitation throughout the year is rain alone, with a peak probability of 38% on June 3.
Annual Averages:Clear Days .......................... 152Partly Cloudy Days .............. 93Cloudy Days ....................... 120Rain ................................. 28.9”
Source: Weatherspark.com
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The Wichita Falls Regional Airport is a joint Military/Civilian Airport utilizing the runways and taxiways of Sheppard Air Force Base. The airport is served by American Eagle, with daily service to
the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. More Info: flywichitafalls.net
Kickapoo Airport serves the general aviation needs of Wichita Falls and North Texas. Approximately 80 aircraft, including small jets and helicopters, are housed and maintained
at Kickapoo on a permanent basis. The airport is minutes away from downtown businesses, area restaurants and shopping.
WICHITA FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT (SPS)
KICKAPOO AIRPORT
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COMBAT CAPABILITYSheppard AFB, located five miles north of Wichita Falls, is the largest, most diverse training base in Air Education and Training Command, and is the only Air Force base that is home to both technical and flying training.
The 82nd Training Wing is the host wing, and is the largest technical training operation in the Air Force, providing training in more than 900 formal officer and enlisted courses at 60+ locations. These courses include: aircraft maintenance, logistics, civil engineering specialties and ICBM maintenance. The entire wing delivers more than 60,000 Airman, Soldier,
Sailor, Marine and international student graduates annually, about half of all Air Education and Training Command technical training graduates. The 80th Flying Training Wing is the home of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) Program and produces over 160 pilots per year and flies around 250 training sorties per day. ENJJPT is shared between 14 partner nations, which include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
$Economic Output
36,970Direct/indirect Employment
$5.6 BillionS.A.F.BWichita Falls, TX
317
Ft. SillLawton, OK
249$2 Billion
S.A.F.B. Generated Disposable Personal Income 19,300Quali�ed airmen each year
6,600Combat pilot training
Area Military Exits Qualified Airmen
5,736Acres in Wichita County
Sheppard Air Force Base Economic Impact
2nd Busiest Joint-use air�eld Outside Of A Combat Zone
Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program 80th Flying Training Wing
82nd Training Wing
Sheppard Air Force Base
Source: JobsEQ®Military exits data as of �scal year 2016
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Source: sheppard.af.milSource: sheppard.af.mil
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE
Sheppard Air Force Base: www.sheppard.af.mil/Source: Texas Comptroller
#12 Top 40 Friendly and Frugal Places to Retire -MSN
Direct Employment Disposable Personal Income Output
9,576 $1,277,701,000 $4,629,008,000SHEPPARD AFB: TOTAL EMPLOYMENT*22,323
BEST CITIES FOR EARLY RETIREMENT
#3
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ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION OF SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE TO THE TEXAS ECONOMY, 2019
* Total refers to both direct & indirect employment
Source: Texas Military Preparedness Commission Biennial Report 2017-2018
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SHEPPARD AFB: ECONOMIC
IMPACT
Source: JobsEQ®Military exits data as of fiscal year 2016
Sheppard.af.mil
AREA MILITARY EXITS
234S.A.F.B. | Wichita Falls, TX
499Ft. Sill | Lawton, OK
QUALIFIED AIRMEN
160+Combat Pilots Per Year
19,300Qualified Airmen Each Year
5,736Acres in
Wichita County
2NDBusiest joint-use airfield
outside of a combat zone
287
ANNUAL AVERAGES
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WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, MSA POPULATION
HEALTHCARE
Source: Jobs EQ® & U.S. Census, 2017
GENERATIONAL POPULATIONUp to 18 ...................................................... 33,81618-24...........................................................19,30025-34 .......................................................... 21,59835-44 ...........................................................17,16545-54 .......................................................... 17,54755-64 ..........................................................18,88765-74 ...........................................................12,35175+ ..............................................................10,330
REGIONAL POPULATIONArcher ........................................................... 1,702Burkburnett ............................................... 11,270Graham ........................................................8,622Iowa Park .....................................................6,339Jacksboro ....................................................4,384 Olney ............................................................3,099Petrolia ............................................................670Vernon ........................................................10,323Windthorst ...................................................... 379Wichita Falls .............................................104,683
Source: JobsEQ®, American Community Survey 2014-2018, unless noted otherwise
Healthcare in Wichita Falls includes comprehensive medical care for inpatient and outpatient services. A Level II Trauma Center, bariatric services, neurosurgery, orthopedics and cardiac care are just a few of the medical services provided at United Regional Health Care System. Their state-of-the-art Emergency Room ensures speedy and accurate medical assistance. The hospital was also named in the Top 100 Hospitals in USA for 2018 by Truven Health Analytics.
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TOTAL EMPLOYMENT & AVERAGE WAGE BY INDUSTRYArchitecture and Engineer-ing .......................1,036 .......$89,600 Life, Physical, and Social Science .....................450 .......$84,600 Management ...................................................3,668 .......$82,100 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical ....... 4,648 .......$75,200 Computer and Mathematical ........................ 1,064 .......$75,500 Legal ...................................................................433 .......$70,600 Business and Financial Operations ...............2,639 .......$64,400 Protective Service ..........................................1,765 ...... $44,400 Educational Instruction and Library .............3,633 .......$44,100 Arts/Design/Entertainment/Sports/Media ...... 825 ...... $43,300 Installation, Maintenance, & Repair ...............2,462 .......$43,100Construction and Extraction ........................ 2,538 .......$41,800 Community and Social Service ..................... 1,223 .......$41,500 Production ..................................................... 3,539 .......$36,000 Office and Administrative Support ................ 7,914 .......$35,000Sales and Related ...........................................6,267 ...... $33,500Transportation and Material Moving ............ 4,232 ...... $33,300 Building/Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance ...2,378 .......$26,000 Healthcare Support ........................................3,763 .......$25,000Personal Care and Service .............................1,454 ....... $24,700Farming, Fishing, and Forestry ........................ 222 ...... $23,900Food Preparation and Serving Related .........6,024 .......$22,700
Total - All Occupations .................................62,127 .......$43,200
LABOR ANALYSIS NOVEMBER 2020 WICHITA FALLSLabor Force ...........................64,965Employed ..............................60,227Unemployed ........................... 4,738Unemployment Rate ...............7.3%
TEXASLabor Force .................... 14,204,927Employed .......................13,075,334Unemployed .................... 1,129,593Unemployment Rate .............. 8.0%
UNITED STATESLabor Force ..................160,468,000Employed .....................150,203,000 Unemployed ..................10,264,000Unemployment Rate ...............6.4%
Source: Texas Labor Market Information, January 2021
Source: JobsEQ®
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME (WICHITA FALLS MSA)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME for WICHITA FALLS MSA # Households Per Income CategoryMedian Household Income ($47,991)Under $10,000 ...........................................................................4,921$10,000-$14,999 ........................................................................3,451$15,000-$24,999 ....................................................................... 6,263$25,000-$34,999 ...................................................................... 6,050$35,000-$49,999 .......................................................................8,138$50,000-$74,999 ......................................................................9,880$75,000-$99,999 ........................................................................6,722$100,000-$149,999 ....................................................................6,510$150,000-$199,00 ...................................................................... 1,947$200,000+ .................................................................................1,446
Past 12 Months (in 2017 inflation-adjusted dollars)2013-2017 American Community Survey
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
HAPPIEST CITIES IN TEXAS#3
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COST OF LIVING COMPARISON
Household Type Dallas, TX Wichita Falls, TX National AverageMarried Couple with Children Under 6 ...................... $6,934 .........................$5,549 ............................$6,348Married Couple with Children 6-17 .............................$7,367 .........................$5,978 ............................$6,805Home Owner ............................................................... $5,800 .........................$4,950 ............................$5,535Renter ......................................................................... $4,090 .........................$2,777 ............................ $3,397
#1CITIES WITH THE LOWEST
COST OF LIVING
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If you move from Dallas, TX to Wichita Falls, TX:Use the “Cost of Living Calculator” on our website to calculate other locations.
Groceries Will Cost: ........................................................................................ 13.89% LessHousing Will Cost: .......................................................................................... 27.53% LessUtilities Will Cost: ............................................................................................. 9.55% LessTransportation Will Cost: ................................................................................. 9.20% LessHealthcare Will Cost: ....................................................................................... 4.31% Less
Index and average prices are based on data gathered between Q12019 - Q22020. For more information on the methodology, please visit the C2ER Cost of Living Index website (www.coli.org).
Total Monthly Expected Spending Comparison by Household TypesIf you are earning $50,000 in Dallas, TX, you would have the same quality of life in Wichita Falls for $40,515.
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SALES
2020
130$24,352,994
$157,500 $121,000
$19,226,508133
131 174
233 388
1,659 1,516
2019
DOLLAR VOLUME
MEDIANCLOSE PRICE
NEW LISTINGS
ACTIVE LISTINGS
MEDIANSQUARE FEET
HOUSINGA wide variety of housing options are available in Wichita Falls. Downtown’s explosion of growth has led to increased housing options, ranging from student to senior living.
Neighborhoods surrounding our schools are growing. They offer affordable living in quiet neighborhoods. If wide-open spaces are what you prefer they are also an option, while still remaining close enough to all city amenities.
Downtown Living Affordable Homes Luxury Living
NOVEMBERHOUSING ACTIVITY
WICHITA FALLS MSA
Source: Texas A&M Real Estate Center
BEST CITIES FOR WOMEN IN
BUSINESS
TOP 100
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AFFORDABLE PLACES TO BUY
A HOME
TOP 20
-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
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BEST CITIES FOR TECH JOBS
TOP 15
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Source: http://www.wichitatax.com/property-tax/rates-and-exemptions/
Source:Bureau of Economic Analysis, Jobs EQ.Updated through 2019
TAX RATES
GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCTWICHITA FALLS MSA
PROPERTY TAXESRate on Real PropertyWichita Falls City: ........................... $0.763323
Wichita Falls ISD: ............................ $1.150000
Wichita County: ............................. $0.671815
Total: .............................................. $2.585138
Per $100 of Assessed Value
SALES TAX6.25% to State2% to City
8.25%
NO STATE INCOME TAX
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods and services produced by a region. In2019, nominal GDP in the Wichita Falls, TX MSA expanded 1.1%. This follows growth of 6.1% in2018. As of 2019, total GDP in the Wichita Falls, TX MSA was $6,396,025,000.
Of the sectors in the Wichita Falls, TX MSA, Health Care and Social Assistance contributed the largestportion of GDP in 2019, $800,785,000 The next-largest contributions came from Manufacturing($737,830,000); Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($737,796,000); and Unclassified($566,334,000).
GDP (IN MILLIONS)WICHITA FALLS MSA
Health Care & Social Assistance .........$801
Manufacturing .....................................$738
Mining, Quarrying & Oil/Gas ...............$738
Unclassified .........................................$566
Retail Trade ..........................................$503
Educational Services ..........................$378
Public Administration .........................$372
Real Estate, Rental/Leasing.................$306
Finance & Insurance ............................$266
Wholesale Trade ..................................$237
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STATE INCENTIVESCOMPLETE LIST OF LOCAL INCENTIVES
ON NEXT PAGESTEXAS ENTERPRISE FUNDThe Texas Enterprise Fund is the largest “deal-closing” fund of its kind in the nation. The fund is used as a final incentive tool for projects that offer significant projected job creation and capital investment and where a single Texas site is competing with another viable out-of-state option.
TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONEUnder the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, the city of Wichita Falls can adopt a company as a Qualified Business and thereby request the State of Texas grant The company Enterprise Project status. Once the project has been so designated by the state, the project is eligible for a $2,500 per employee refund of state sales and use tax.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR FUNDOffers long-term, asset-backed loans to near-bankable businesses commercializing new or improved products and small businesses or entities which foster growth of small businesses. The program targets those businesses which may be unable to obtain full financing or financing on workable terms in traditional capital markets.
THE FREEPORT AND GOODS IN TRANSIT EXEMPTIONSSection 11.251 of the Tax Code provides for a freeport exemption applying to goods, wares, ores and merchandise other than oil, gas and petroleum products (defined as liquid and gaseous materials immediately derived from refining petroleum or natural gas) and to aircraft or repair parts used by a certificated air carrier. The freeport goods qualify if they leave Texas within 175 days from the date they are brought into or acquired in the state.
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FUNDThe Chamber and Vernon College partner to assist an existing primary employer or a new primary employer with the evaluation and packaging of this state program. The State’s Skills Development Fund program has been remarkably successful in Wichita Falls by providing $1,200 per eligible employee.
Incentives for a relocation or expansion project in the Wichita
Falls MSA comes from two sources – The state of Texas and the local
community.
The incentive evaluation process is based on a variety of economic factors including, but not limited to, new jobs created and capital
investment.
Possible available local incentives: Cash for jobs, property tax
abatements, non-annexation agreements, and relocation
recruitment assistance.
Wichita Falls is poised to offer many incentive options to fit varying needs.
See the list on the next page.
MICHAEL EIDSON CREATES HIS COMPANY FROM AN IDEA AT HOTTER ‘N HELL 100 IN 1989
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FREE OR LOW-COST LANDThe Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation (WFEDC) owns the first-class, 535-acre Wichita Falls Business Park. This park has all infrastructure in place – water, sewer, storm sewer, electric, gas and fiber – and can greatly reduce the price of land for tenants creating new jobs.
FREE OR LOW-COST BUILDINGSThe WFEDC currently owns one industrial building - a 171,000 square feet and 141,000 square feet – and would discount the price of these facilities for any company creating 100 or more new jobs. The WFEDC could also structure a favorable lease whereby lease rates in the first few years of operation would be at a reduced or $0 cost, with lease rates ramping up over a period of time, thus assisting a company with critical cash flow in the first few critical years of operation.
CITY AND COUNTY REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTShould a company build a new facility in the City of Wichita Falls, the company is eligible for a ten-year property tax abatement, whereby 100% of real and personal property taxes will be abated in the first year, 90% in the second year, and a 10% reduction in the abatement each year until year ten when the abatement will be 0%. This incentive saves companies 55% on real and personal property taxes over the ten-year life of the abatement. Should a company buy an existing facility here, only the incremental value of any improvements would be subject to the real property tax abatement, but new machinery and equipment would all still qualify for the ten-year abatement described above. Any tax abatement for machinery and equipment must be approved before the equipment is brought into the city and put into use.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAXIn 1998, the voters of Wichita Falls approved a ¼ cent economic development sales tax. The City generates approximately $4 million annually and this revenue can be used to attract new or assist expanding local businesses which meet certain state mandated requirements. Funds may be used individually or collectively in the three ways stated below:
Cash for Jobs*
Create a new job in Wichita Falls and retain that job for at
least six months, and the WFEDC will write your company
a check. If your Company elects to use incentives
outlined below, the amount paid per employee would be
proportionately less.
Forgivable Loan*
For credit worthy, well-established companies, the
WFEDC can provide forgivable loans for companies who
create and then maintain new positions.
Training*
The WFEDC can provide funding to assist with employee
training. The amount per position would be negotiated
based on the training needs. The three potential incentives
above are contingent upon a recommendation from
the Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation
(WFEDC) to the Wichita Falls City Council and subsequent
approval by the City Council.
LOCAL INCENTIVES
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LOCAL INCENTIVES, CONTINUED
VIRTUAL TOURS & SPEC BUILDINGS
NON-ANNEXATION AGREEMENTShould a company locate and own a facility outside of the city limits of Wichita Falls, the company would not be eligible for a real property tax abatement from the City, but the City could enter into a non-annexation agreement with the company to provide water, sewer, fire and police protection and landfill access. In return for providing a company with these public services, the City and company would negotiate a non-annexation agreement, resulting in a “Payment in Lieu of Taxes” (PILOT). This incentive would require the approval of the City of Wichita Falls.
SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT Texas sales and use tax (8.25%) exempts tangible personal property that makes a chemical or physical change in the product being manufactured or is necessary and essential in themanufacturing process. Other states under consideration a project may charge sales and use tax for manufacturing equipment.* Call us today for a complete description of
these options.
RELOCATION INCENTIVE PACKAGERecruit an out-of-county employee to fill a new or existing primary job for your business and retain that employee for at least six months, and your company may be eligible for a direct cashback incentive after the employee established residency in Wichita County.
VIEW AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
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Starting • Continuing • Growing Your Business • Small Business Administration (SBA): www.sba.gov • SBDC: www.msusbdc.org • City: www.wichitafallstx.gov • Wichita Falls Tax Office: wichitatax.com • Wichita County Appraisal District www.wadtx.com • Wichita County: www.co.wichita.tx.us • Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneurship Support • 1 Million Cups • Idea Wichita Falls • Lemonade Day
Miscellaneous • Workforce Solutions State Site: www.twc.state.tx.us/ • Comptroller: comptroller.texas.gov/ • Grow North Texas: http://grownorthtexas.com/
wichitafallstx/ • Permit Information: www.wichitafallstx.gov
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTStart your business in Wichita FallsIf you would like assistance in starting your business or you’re already in business and looking to take it to the next level, contact America’s SBDC at Midwestern State University. www.msusbdc.org
TEXAS HAS BEST BUSINESS CLIMATE 2020
#1
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EDUCATION & STEAMFrom early childhood development to advanced degrees, Wichita Falls has a multitude of options for your family’s education.
Take vocational courses at the Career Education Center, or enroll your child in one of our STEAM centers full or part time!
Our education system continues to grow and add amenities sure to attract anyone looking to grow their knowledge and expand their opportunities.
MOST HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES
RATED #1
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LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN WICHITA COUNTY
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QUALITY OF LIFE
Other resources: Choose: choosewichitafalls.com CVB: wichitafalls.org Downtown Proud
Our community has a vibrant night-life with exciting live events, many locally-owned restaurants, wet and wild water parks, exciting sporting events, and an eclectic art community.
Join us and enjoy family-friendly festivals throughout the year, local shopping opportunities, and be entertained by the main attractions at our Multi-Purpose Event Center.
There is something for everyone when you choose Wichita Falls!
BEST BURGER PLACES IN
TEXAS
TOP 15
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AntiquesAlley Cat Vintage MercantileAntiquities & InteriorsPickers UniverseCorner EmporiumEastern TreasuresBluebonnet Hill AntiquesAntiques From Europe
Art / MuseumAfter Hours Artwalk Arts CouncilBoard & Brush Wichita Falls Museum of Art9th Street StudioMuseum of North TexasPocket Picassos Professional Wrestling Hall of FameWichita Falls Railroad MuseumWichita Falls Symphony OrchestraKell House Museum
Automotive RacingMonarch MotorspeedwayTexoma SpeedwayWichita Raceway Park
BaseballIowa Park Youth BaseballTexoma Youth BaseballFalls Baseball AcademyD-Bat
Bike TrailsWee-Chi-Tah TrailsBike Wichita FallsCircle Trail
BMX TrackWee-Chi-Tah BMX
BoxingFalls Town BoxingPueblo Boxing
BreweryWichita Falls Brewing Co.
CasinoComanche Red River CasinoKiowa
CrossFitCrossfit Wichita Falls Crossfit Burkburnett
DanceDance Etc.SSB DanceSpotlight Dance AcademyWichita Falls Youth BalletDefining Moments Dance Studio
FamilyThe Family Fun ZoneChuck E. Cheese’sCrashworksManiac’s MansionPocket PicassosRiver Bend Nature Center
Farmers Market Downtown Farmers Market
Football Midwestern State University
Golf River CreekWeeks ParkWichita Falls Country Club
Gun RangePoint BlankNorthwest Texas Field and StreamHigh Caliber Gun Range
Gyms Anytime Fitness Burkburnett Athletic ClubDooley’s Family Fitness Center Endunamoo Falls FitFlex Appeal Hotworx
LIFESTYLE
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Gyms (Cont.)Planet Fitness YMCANorth Texas Rehab Wellness CenterWeightlessWichita Falls Athletic Club
GymnasticsGymnastics UnlimitedTexas Gymnastics AcademyYMCA
Local Events Choose Wichita FallsDowntown ProudWichita Falls MPECWichita Falls C.V.B.
Nature/Wildlife/FishingAfter School Fishing Lake ArrowheadRiver Bend Nature CenterSouth Weeks ParkWichita Falls ReservoirWichita Mountains
ParksFriendship ParkLucy ParkParks and RecreationScotland ParkJellystone Park & Resort More Parks
RacesLocal Races in Wichita FallsLocal Races in LawtonHotter’N Hell Hundred Bike Ride T.H.O.R.
RodeoTexas Ranch RoundupWichita Falls PRCA
Running Programs Endurance House
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