Breckenridge, a thriving North Central Texas community is home to
approx. 6,000 friendly people, and gateway to West Texas with a vast
range of recreational opportunities.Breckenridge, county seat of
Stephens County, was established in 1876. The great 1920s oil boom
exploded and changed Breckenridge from 1,500 to 30,000 in 12 months
with hundreds of oil derricks sprouting within the city limits.
Breckenridge has rich oil history and in its heyday was labeled the
Fastest Growing and Busiest Oil City in the U.S.A.
Presently, the economy is based on ranching, oil and gas, small
manufacturing, service business and a greatly expanded recreation
business. Breckenridge is located at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 183
and U.S. Hwy 180 one hundred miles west of Ft. Worth. Breckenridge, is
an official Texas Main Street City. It still has its original red brick
streets downtown. Downtown buildings constructed mainly during the
1920s oil boom feature red brick along with native sandstone. The
Stephens County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of
Historic places.
Climate |
| Annual average temperature: |
64.6 |
| Monthly average high temperature: |
84.1 |
| Monthly average low temperature: |
43.3 |
| Annual average precipitation: |
26" |
| Annual average snowfall: |
1.8" |
| Elevation: |
1,220' |
Public education in Breckenridge is provided by the Breckenridge Independent School District.
The BISD serves a total of 840 square miles in Stephens county and is
comprised of three elementary schools (K-6), one junior high, (7-8),
and one senior high school (9-12). Kindergarten is offered to all five
year olds. In addition, the BISD includes a gifted and talented
program. Special educated is available to the preschool student through
the early childhood program. Enrollment is approximately 1,700. North
and East Elementary schools have be granted an Exemplary Rating.
Breckenridge has an extension campus of Texas State Technical College.
They
offer a variety of technical education courses, including:
Environmental Science, LVN Nursing, MT-Paramedic, Information
Management, continuing education, and distance learning through
Midwestern State University.
In addition, nearly 600 businesses and over 35 churches offer their
services to the area and its citizens, while over 100 civic clubs and
groups offer participation in a broad range of community activities for
every member of the family.
Stephens Memorial Hospital, a
licensed 54-bed facility, offers quality medical care to the community,
and has five local physicians and surgeons on its permanent
medical staff. Contracted doctors provide specialized medical services.
A local ambulance service provides patient transportation to and from
the hospital as needed.
Plenty of desirable housing is available and - thanks to local law
enforcement agencies - Breckenridge enjoys a low crime rate. The
Breckenridge Fire Department, a paid full time entity, provides
superior service for a community of this size.
