North Richland Hills, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids North Richland Hills, Texas
City
City of North Richland Hills
One of the welcoming signs on Boulevard 26.
Flag Seal Coat of arms
Nickname(s):  NRH
Motto(s):  "The City of Choice"
Location of North Richland Hills in Tarrant County, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Tarrant
Founded	1849
Incorporated	1953
Government
• Type	Council-Manager
Area
• Total	18.21 sq mi (47.16 km2)
• Land	18.43 sq mi (47.74 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)  0.16%
Elevation	630 ft (190 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	69,917
• Estimate  (2021)	70,209
• Density	576.06/sq mi (1,492/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	76053-54, 76117, 76184, 76180, 76182
Area code(s)	817
FIPS code	48-52356
GNIS feature ID	2411278

North Richland Hills, often called NRH, is a city in Texas, USA. It's located in Tarrant County. This city is a nice suburb of Fort Worth. It's also part of the Mid-Cities area within the larger Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

In 2020, about 69,917 people lived here. This makes it the third largest city in Tarrant County. Money magazine named North Richland Hills one of the "Top 100 Best Places to live in America" in 2006. The Dallas Morning News also ranked it high in 2016.

NRH has important roads like Interstate Highway 820. It is home to the Birdville Independent School District. Part of the city is also served by Keller ISD.

You can find the main office of HealthMarkets here. North Richland Hills also has fun places like the NRH20 Water Park. There's also Medical City North Hills and a modern public library. The city is close to other towns like Haltom City and Keller. The old North Hills Mall used to be here. Now, the city's new City Hall stands on that spot.

City History

The story of North Richland Hills began in 1848. A man named W.S. Peters helped 600 families move to the area. This was part of a special land grant. In 1849, Tarrant County was created. It was named after General Edward H. Tarrant. The nearby town of Birdville became the first county seat. For over 100 years, the area was mostly farms and ranches.

How NRH Became a City

In 1952, Clarence Jones started to divide his 268-acre (1.08 km2) dairy farm. He turned it into a new neighborhood. This area is now known as Cummings Drive. In 1953, local residents wanted to join the city of Richland Hills. But they were told no. So, they decided to start their own city.

An election was held. The 268-acre (1.08 km2) Jones Farm, with 500 people, officially became the City of North Richland Hills. The first streets were named after local families. The next streets, added in 1954, were named after cars. The first part of the neighborhood had 188 homes. They all had to be built with brick or stone.

Growth of the City

By 1957, North Richland Hills was very close to Smithfield. By 1960, Smithfield had joined North Richland Hills. The city's population grew quickly. In 1960, there were 8,662 people. By 1970, that number more than doubled to 16,514.

The population kept growing fast. It reached 30,592 in 1980 and 45,895 in 1990. In 2000, there were 55,635 residents. By 2010, the population was 63,343. In 2020, it reached 69,917 people.

City Geography

North Richland Hills covers about 18.21 square miles (47.16 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.11 km2), is water.

Neighboring Cities

	Watauga (3 miles)	Keller (8 miles)	Colleyville (6 miles)
	Haltom City		Hurst (4 miles)
		North Richland Hills
	Haltom City (4 miles)	Richland Hills (2 miles)	Hurst

Population Facts

As of the 2020 United States census, North Richland Hills had 69,917 people. There were 27,200 households and 18,919 families living in the city.

City Economy

North Richland Hills has many businesses that provide jobs. The city itself is a big employer. Other major employers include large retail stores and healthcare providers.

Top Employers in NRH

Here are some of the biggest employers in North Richland Hills:

Education in NRH

Most children in North Richland Hills go to schools in the Birdville Independent School District. Some students in the northern part of the city attend schools in the Keller Independent School District.

North Richland Hills has two public high schools: Richland High School and Birdville High School.

Private Schools and Colleges

There are also private schools in North Richland Hills. These include Fort Worth Christian School and St. John the Apostle Catholic School. Other options are North Park Christian Academy and North Richland Hills Montessori.

The Northeast Campus of Tarrant County College is located right on the border of North Richland Hills and Hurst.

Public Safety Services

North Richland Hills Fire Department

The North Richland Hills Fire Department (NRHFD) helps keep the city safe. They fight fires and also act as an EMS team. This means they respond to many medical emergencies.

All staff at the NRHFD are trained as both firefighters and paramedics. Their vehicles carry special equipment to help people in medical emergencies. The department is known for its excellent practices by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association.

Famous People from NRH

Many interesting people have connections to North Richland Hills:

• Mark Brooks – A professional golfer who won the 1996 PGA Championship.
• Sandra Brown – A bestselling author known for romance, thriller, and suspense books.
• Trenton Clark – A baseball player drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
• Kambri Crews – An author whose book Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir features North Richland Hills.
• Clint Ford – An actor, voice artist, and writer.
• Logan Henderson – An actor and singer from the Nickelodeon show Big Time Rush.
• Mike Holloway – The winner of Survivor: Worlds Apart, a season of the TV show Survivor.
• Alex Lambert – A finalist on season 9 of the singing competition American Idol.
• Craig Lancaster – A journalist and novelist.
• Whitney Lynn – A modern multi-media artist.
• Gary Morris – A country music artist and actor.
• Betty Pariso – A professional bodybuilder in the IFBB.
• Rashee Rice – A wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs football team.

See also

In Spanish: North Richland Hills para niños