Vancourt, Texas facts for kids
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Vancourt
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 Vancourt
Location in Texas
Vancourt
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Tom Green |
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
76955
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| GNIS feature ID | 1380708 |
Vancourt is a small, quiet place in eastern Tom Green County, Texas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, unlike a city. Vancourt is located along U.S. Route 87, a major road. It lies east of San Angelo, which is the main city and county seat of Tom Green County. The land in Vancourt is about 1,867 feet (569 meters) above sea level. Even though it is unincorporated, Vancourt has its own post office. Its special mail code, called a ZIP code, is 76955. In the year 2000, about 108 people lived in the area covered by this ZIP code.
Vancourt got its name from the wife of the community's first postmaster. Her maiden name was Van Court. The main way people make a living in this area is through ranching. Ranching involves raising animals, like cattle, on large farms.
Climate and Weather
The weather in Vancourt is usually warm. Summers are hot and often humid, meaning the air feels moist. Winters are generally mild, not too cold, but can be cool. According to a system that classifies climates, Vancourt has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is marked as Cfa on climate maps. It means the area gets plenty of rain all year, and the warmest month has an average temperature above 71.6°F (22°C).
