Pumpkin Patch at Clark Gardens
Clark Gardens Botanical Park, Weatherford
Garden admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 4 to 12.
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Living in Weatherford
Weatherford is the Parker County seat, on I-20 about 30 miles west of downtown Fort Worth. About 40,600 people live in the city, up from about 30,900 in 2020. The city runs its own water, trash and electric utilities.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 40,6342025 Census estimate, up from 30,854 in 2020Source
- Schools
- Weatherford ISDAbout 8,000 students. Some Weatherford addresses outside the city are in Peaster ISDSource
- Downtown Fort Worth
- About 39 min29 miles from City Hall, no traffic
- DFW Airport
- About 67 min54 miles, no traffic
- Willow Park
- About 17 min11 miles, no traffic
- Property tax
- $1.90 per $100All rates added up inside the city in Weatherford ISD, before exemptions. 2025 ratesSource
Neighborhoods
Chisolm Park New homes
New three and four bedroom homes off Thompson Trail, west of town. The builder lists Peaster ISD schools.
Peaster ISD · Builders: LGI Homes Source
Parker's Draw New homes
A new D.R. Horton community off Newport Road. Lot sizes and amenities are not posted yet.
Weatherford ISD · Builders: D.R. Horton Source
Waterford Park New homes
Homes of about 1,660 to 2,870 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms, off Shamrock Lane. HOA, no MUD or PID.
Weatherford ISD · Builders: Risewell Homes Source
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Schools
Weatherford ISD: The main district for the city. Its school finder is being updated, so call the district at (817) 598-2800 to check an address. District page
Peaster ISD: Some homes with Weatherford addresses west of town, such as Chisolm Park.
Weatherford ISD campuses Source
High schoolWeatherford High School, with the Ninth Grade Center
Middle schoolsHall Middle School
Tison Middle School
Tison Middle School
Elementary schoolsAustin
Crockett
Curtis
Ikard
Martin
Seguin
Wright
Crockett
Curtis
Ikard
Martin
Seguin
Wright
Pre-KA district program, not a separate campus
A normal week here
Tabletop on the Stage
Theatre Off the Square, Weatherford
Author Signing: Ralph Carlile
Weatherford Public Library, Weatherford
Fall Book Sale
Weatherford Public Library, Weatherford
Everything this week in Weatherford · Friday nights · The Breakfast list · Kids
Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| City of Weatherford | $0.392246 | Source |
| Weatherford ISD | $1.0342 | Source |
| Peaster ISD (instead of Weatherford ISD, where it applies) | $1.1664 | Source |
| Parker County | $0.28507 | Source |
| Parker County Hospital District | $0.08407 | Source |
| Weatherford College district | $0.106087 | Source |
| Total inside the city in Weatherford ISD, before exemptions | $1.901673 |
Tax year 2025, per $100 of taxable value. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
The basics
TrashInside city limits the City picks up trash twice a week, either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday depending on your area. Find your days on the city's trash collection map and have bags at the curb by 7:00a. Trash page
RecyclingCurbside by sign-up, $11.25 a month on the utility bill as of Oct 1, 2026. Recycling
Water and sewerThe City of Weatherford bills water, sewer and trash, plus electric for homes on Weatherford Electric. Start service online through the city's utility self-service portal (Utility Billing, then Service Requests, then Start Request) or call Utility Billing at (817) 598-4225; requests in by 4:30p are processed the next business day. Start service
ElectricThe city runs its own utility, Weatherford Electric. Ask Utility Billing whether your address is on it. Electric
Start serviceUtility Billing, 303 Palo Pinto St. (817) 598-4225. How to apply
LibraryWeatherford Public Library, 1014 Charles St. 817-598-4150. Library
ParksCartwright Park (Sunshine Lake, 14 soccer fields), Holland Lake Park (trails, softball), Soldier Spring Park (ballfields, tennis, Veterans Memorial). Parks
Register to voteParker County Elections, 801 Santa Fe Dr. 817-598-6185. Elections
Car registrationParker County Tax Assessor-Collector. County page
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Weatherford, Texas?
40,634. 2025 Census estimate, up from 30,854 in 2020.
What school district is Weatherford in?
Weatherford ISD: The main district for the city. Its school finder is being updated, so call the district at (817) 598-2800 to check an address. Peaster ISD: Some homes with Weatherford addresses west of town, such as Chisolm Park.
How far is Weatherford from Fort Worth?
About 39 min to downtown Fort Worth, 29 miles from City Hall, no traffic.
What is the property tax rate in Weatherford, Texas?
About $1.901673 per $100 of taxable value, total inside the city in weatherford isd, before exemptions, adding up City of Weatherford, Weatherford ISD, Peaster ISD (instead of Weatherford ISD, where it applies), Parker County, Parker County Hospital District, Weatherford College district. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
What neighborhoods are in Weatherford?
Chisolm Park, Parker's Draw, Waterford Park.
When is trash pickup in Weatherford?
Inside city limits the City picks up trash twice a week, either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday depending on your area. Find your days on the city's trash collection map and have bags at the curb by 7:00a.
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