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Frost, Texas
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Downtown Frost (2017)
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Location of Frost, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
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| • Total | 620 |
| • Density | 549/sq mi (210.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76641
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-27768 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410551 |
Frost is a small city located in Navarro County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 620 people lived there.
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History of Frost, Texas
Frost was started in 1899 by a man named Miles Frost. He set up a trading post for farmers in north central Texas.
The town officially began in 1881. This happened when the St. Louis Southwestern Railway built its tracks through the area. The railroad was going from Corsicana to Hillsboro. The town was named after Samuel R. Frost. He was a lawyer for the railroad and an important local leader.
Geography of Frost
Frost is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Population and People of Frost
The number of people living in Frost has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 621 | — | |
| 1910 | 702 | 13.0% | |
| 1920 | 913 | 30.1% | |
| 1930 | 748 | −18.1% | |
| 1940 | 671 | −10.3% | |
| 1950 | 585 | −12.8% | |
| 1960 | 508 | −13.2% | |
| 1970 | 548 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 564 | 2.9% | |
| 1990 | 579 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 648 | 11.9% | |
| 2010 | 643 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 620 | −3.6% | |
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In 2022, there were about 740 people living in Frost. There were also 236 households, which are like homes or families.
Many households, about 51.3%, had children under 18 living with them. About 25% of households had people aged 65 or older. Most households, 66.9%, were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Frost was about 37.2 years old. About 28% of the population was under 18.
Education in Frost
Students in Frost attend schools run by the Frost Independent School District. This district serves the city and the surrounding area.
Climate in Frost
The weather in Frost is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa."
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Downtown Frost
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Downtown Frost
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Downtown Frost
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City Hall
See also
In Spanish: Frost (Texas) para niños
