Jarrell, Texas

Jarrell is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States, and is located about 12 miles north of Georgetown, Texas, or about 38 miles (62 km) north of Austin.[1] It was incorporated as a city in 2001.[5] The total population is 984 according to the 2010 census.[6]

City of Jarrell
Jarrell City Hall
City of Jarrell
Location in the state of Texas
Coordinates: 30°49′40″N 97°36′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountiesWilliamson County, Texas
Government
 • MayorLarry Bush (L)[1][2]
Area
 • Total2.82 sq mi (7.30 km2)
 • Land2.81 sq mi (7.26 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total984
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,832
 • Density653.12/sq mi (252.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76537
Area code(s)512
FIPS code48-37396
Websitewww.cityofjarrell.com

History
Historic plaque in Jarrell

Founded in 1909 by real estate developer O.D. Jarrell, along with E. C. Haeber, the town was settled at the intersection of an old stagecoach road and the Bartlett and Western Railway that was under construction. Soon after the railroad was completed, a saloon, two stores, a post office, and a bank were built. Because of the proximity of Jarrell to the railroad, the residents of nearby Corn Hill moved to the town. The city reached a population peak of 500 residents in 1914. The closing of the railway and the decline of the cotton industry, however, led to a long term recession. At one point, Jarrell had only 200 residents. After this low point, the city experienced a recovery that increased its population to 410 by 1990. Over 15 new businesses opened in Jarrell in 2009.[7]

On May 27, 1997, the town suffered heavily from the destructive F5 Jarrell Tornado, which obliterated the Double Creek Estates subdivision, killing 27 people plus 300 cattle and horses.[8]

Education

Jarrell is served by the Jarrell Independent School District. The district currently has two elementary, one middle school and one high school.[9]

Between 2012 and 2019 student enrollment more than doubled.[10] The district's middle school was built in 2014, but is undergoing an expansion in 2018–2019 to gain more classroom and science labs so that it can better accommodate the growing population of students. The high school is also being expanded including the addition of a performing arts center.[11]

The current superintendent for the district is Dr. Toni M. Hicks. A native Texan, Dr. Hicks earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas State University. She began her educational career in El Paso ISD as an English as a Second Language teacher and then later as a middle school teacher in Leander ISD. While working as a full-time teacher, she completed a Master of Education from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.[12]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
2000459—
2010984114.4%
2019 (est.)1,832[4]86.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

Government

The current Mayor of Jarrell is Larry Bush. City council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall. Jarrell Emergency services are provided by the Jarrell Fire Department operating under Williamson County ESD#5, with Chief Mark McAdams. The City's chief of police is Roger Thompson. The Police department serves a growing population and maintains a very low crime rate.

Climate

The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Jarrell has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[14]

References
  1. "City of Jarrell, Texas". City of Jarrell. Archived from the original on 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  2. "2018 Elected and reelected Libertarian officials". Libertarian Party. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Texas: 2010. Retrieved 2017-01-06.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-05-26.
  7. "Jarrell, Texas". Texas State Historical Association. 2007-04-19. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  8. "Texas Tornadoes". National Climatic Data Center. 2006-08-02. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
  9. "Schools". Jarrell Independent School District. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  10. Millweard, Christy. "Jarrell ISD Expanding to Accommodate Growth". kvue.com. KVUE-TV. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  11. "Construction". Jarrell Independent School District. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  12. "Superintendent". www.jarrellisd.org. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. Climate Summary for Jarrell, Texas
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