Parker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 148,222. The county seat is Weatherford. The county was created in 1855 and organized the following year. It is named for Isaac Parker, a state legislator who introduced the bill that established the county in 1855.
Parker County is included in the Dallas-Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area.
| Name: | Parker County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 48-367 |
| State: | Texas |
| Founded: | 1856 |
| Seat: | Weatherford |
| Largest city: | Weatherford |
| Total Area: | 910 sq mi (2,400 km²) |
| Land Area: | 903 sq mi (2,340 km²) |
| Total Population: | 148,222 |
| Population Density: | 160/sq mi (60/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | www.parkercountytx.com |
Parker County location map. Where is Parker County?
Parker County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 910 square miles (2,400 km), of which 903 square miles (2,340 km) are land and 6.6 square miles (17 km) (0.7%) are covered by water. The county is intersected by the Brazos River.
Highest point
Slipdown Mountain and Slipdown Bluff, at a height of 1,368 feet (417 m), are the highest points in Parker County. They are located just east of the Advance community, southwest of Poolville.
Major highways
- I-20
- I-30
- US 180
- US 377
- FM 5
- FM 51
- FM 52
- FM 113
- SH 171
- SH 199
- SH 312
- FM 920
Adjacent counties
- Wise County (north)
- Tarrant County (east)
- Johnson County (southeast)
- Hood County (south)
- Palo Pinto County (west)
- Jack County (northwest)
- The following demographics have been provided by the Parker County Economic Development Council which is a 501(c)(6) business league. We are dedicated to the retention of our current businesses and aide in managing the incoming businesses. For more information following the link http://parkercountyedc.com/ we are here to help inform our community!
Parker County Topographic Map
Parker County Satellite Map
Parker County Outline Map
