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Terrell has a young population, with a median age of
32.8. Almost half of the population of 16,700 is in the
prime age group of 20-54. The unemployment rate is
only 4.4%. Companies can draw on a dependable, non-unionized
workforce of over 400,000 in a 20-mile radius. City demographics, infrastructure
and local government support increased economic development
in
Terrell. See for yourself.
Terrell was incorporated in 1875 and now operates under a home rule charter with a city manager form of government. The present city government complex was constructed in 1978 and contains most city departments, including the police and fire departments. The city has a Planning and Zoning Board and a Comprehensive Urban Development Plan that provides growth direction.
Tax Rate per $100:
Taxing Unit Assessed Value City 0.64610 County 0.55650 School 1.31000 Special Districts 0.13750 Total Effective Rate per $100 2.65010 Current Value Sales Tax:
Municipal 1.0% State 6.25% Economic Development 0.5% Other 0.5% Total 8.25%
City of Terrell
and Interstate 20 in one of the fastest growing counties in Texas
Terrell is the largest city in Kaufman County.
The population growth of the area is as follows:
Growth 2007-2012: 17.88%
Growth 2000-2007: 35.86%
Growth 1990-2000: 8.28%
- Median age: 32.8 years
- Population within 20 mile radius: 86,969
- More data for Terrell and Kaufman County
Retail Trade Area Demographics
Population
- 2012 Projection: 160,983
- 2007 Estimate: 143,026
- 2000 Census: 117,193
- Growth 2007-2012: 12.56%
- Growth 2000-2007: 22.04%
- Growth 1990-2000: 33.13%
Est. Population by Sex
- Male: 71,659 50.10%
- Female: 71,367 49.90%
- Male/Female Ratio: 1.00
Households
- 2012 Projection: 55,693
- 2007 Estimate: 49,632
- 2000 Census: 40,907
- 1990 Census: 30,939
- Growth 2007-2012: 12.21%
- Growth 2000-2007: 21.33%
- Growth 1990-2000: 32.22%
2007 Est. Households by Household Type
- Family Households: 38,223
- Non family Households: 11,410
Income
- Average Household: $58,958
- Median Household: $46,695
- Per Capita: $20,792
The City of Terrell has a diversified economic base.
- General commerce
- Industrial manufacturing
- Retail and wholesale trade activity
- Distribution
- Commuters
- Services
- Federal, state, and local governments
- Mental health services
- Ranching & agriculture
The Terrell climate is considered moderate.
- Coldest Month: January (33 degrees F average)
- Hottest Month: July (96 degrees F average)
- Annual Average: 64.5 degrees F
- Wettest Month: May (4.47 inches rainfall)
- Driest Month: January (1.80 inches rainfall)
- Annual Average: 40.77 inches rainfall
- Average Number of days between killing frosts: 249
Natural Gas: Atmos Energy
800-460-3030
- BTU content per cubic foot: 1,050
Electric: Texas Choice
866-797-4839
- Reliability: .999787
- Total Capacity: 22,177,000 kW
- Reserve at System Peak: 17.3%
- Transmission Voltage: 69 kV 138 kV 345 kV
- Service Voltage: 1210/208 120/240 240/480 277/480
Telephone: AT&T
800-286-7928
- Digital system
- Northern Telecom DMS-100, Software Level: BCS-34
- Fiber Optics
- Switched 5 KBPS
- High Capacity Digital (T-1)
- Digital Data Service
- 911 Service
Long distance by AT&T, U.S. Sprint, MCI, and other long distance carriers
Cable Service: Sudden Link
972-248-3943, 877-423-2743
Water: City of Terrell
972-551-6635
- Source: City Lake, Lake Tawakoni, 14 MGD
- Maximum daily use to date: 6.8 million gallons
- Pressure on mains: 70 PSI
- Storage capacity: 1.5 million gallons overhead, 2.5 million gallons ground
- Looped System
Sewer System: City of Terrell
- Treatment Plant: Trickling filter
- Maximum Capacity: 4.5 million gallons, surge up to 9 million gallons
- Maximum daily use to date: 3.0 million gallons
Residential and commercial trash pickup are provided by a private contractor under agreement with the City of Terrell.
Car Rental:
Enterprise Rental
720 W. MooreTravel Agent:
Terrell Travel
101 W. MoorePublic Transportation:
Kaufman Area Rural Transit (KART),
scheduled by appointment, 972-563-5873Highway
Terrell is located on U.S. 80 and I-20. Both highways provide 4-lane Interstate access to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, as well as points east. State Highway 34 runs north and south from the city. Numerous farm-to-market roads connect Terrell to I-30 to the north and U.S. 175 to the south.
Terrell's excellent transportation system allows easy access to the Metroplex, affording our citizens the amenities of Dallas while enjoying the small town atmosphere in which to live and raise a family.
Rail
The Union-Pacific Railroad provides freight service 6 times per week to terminal points of Dallas and Mineola and all points in Texas and the U.S.
Air
Terrell Municipal Airport (TRL) offers private and commercial aircraft:
- 5000’ Concrete Runway
- Lights: DSK-DWN
- Fuel: JetA, Mogas 100LL
- Repairs: Airframe: Major, Power Plant: Major
- Food. Lodging, Courtesy Car
- UNICOM/CTAF: 122.8
- ASOS: 119.275
- Hours: 8:00 AM – DSK
- Fixed Base Operator: Terrell Aviation 972-524-1601
- Airport Brochure
DFW Airport is a short 55 minute drive via major Interstate highways. DFW is the third largest and busiest international airport in the U.S.
Dallas Love Field is located 45 minutes from Terrell. It offers daily flights for passengers, as well as freight delivery.
Bus
Terrell is served by Continental Trailways bus line (passenger and freight service) and the Texas Bus Line (passenger service).
Motor Freight
Terrell has excellent motor freight services provided by Central Freight Lines, Tex Pack Parcel, United Parcel Service, Continental Trailways, and Mistletoe Express.
Newspaper:
Terrell Tribune
972-563-6476Radio:
KPYK 1570 AM
972-524-5795Online:
Kaufman County Online
972-524-2654, 214-279-0045
Each applicant for a building permit which proposes to expand an existing structure or construct a new building should be accompanied by a site plan that provides the information listed below.
The City of Terrell Developers Handbook
The detail required in a site plan will vary, to some extent, with the size of the site and the proposed improvements. For example, elevation data for a single-family lot within a recently developed subdivision and for finished floor may be sufficient; whereas, an industrial or commercial site, covering several acres and adjacent to a major drainage way, may need to provide a detailed drainage plan so that the safety of the improvements and personnel on the site can be assured.
With the understanding that the detail from one site plan to the next may vary, the following the basic information should be provided:
1. A drawing (plat) of the property boundaries showing existing, on-site improvements and their relation to the tract's property lines;
2. An outline of the proposed improvements, distinguishable from existing improvements, with dimensions to adjacent property lines;
3. Where new water and/or sewer services are planned, the location and size of existing (if any) and proposed service connections**
4. Ground, street and floor elevation data adequate to determine that proposed improvements are not likely to be subject to flood damage; and
5. The location, width and type of construction of existing (if any) and proposed driveways - plus the distance to the adjacent street intersection, on corner properties, or existing driveways on adjoining parcels.
** In order for the customer to be assured of adequate service and correct tapping cost figures, he or she should be encouraged to provide as much information as possible concerning any special or atypical water service demands and/or wastewater discharge requirements.
The Engineering Dept. will provide copies of plats and other boundary information, when available, to builders and/or owners on request. But it will be up to the builder or owner to plot existing and proposed improvements thereon.It may be necessary for the builder or owner to coordinate with the Director of Utilities on the location of exiting services. IT IS RECOMMENDED that they coordinate any PROPOSED connections.
The collection of field elevation data may be performed by the builder or surveyor on sites not affected by the 100-year floodplain. Such data may be based upon an assumed elevation datum, but should provide the following as a minimum: (1) Ground elevation at each property corner with intermediate ground elevations along all property lines greater than 100 feet in length (i.e., elevation points should not be more than 100 feet apart); (2) top of curb elevations at the points where projected side property lines would intersect the curb, or ditch flowline and street centerline elevations at similar locations; (3) proposed finished floor elevations; and (4) an elevation reference to a fixed object on the site (fire hydrant operating nut, manhole cover, etc.) If a site is traversed by a drainage swale or channel, ground elevation data adequate to define the drainage way should also be provided.
Field elevation data for sites adjacent to major drainage ways, especially those within the regulatory floodplain, should be collected by a registered surveyor - since a drainage study and/or elevation certificate may be required.
In either case, the site plan should indicate (1) how runoff from adjacent properties will be conveyed across the site in question, if applicable; and (2) how on-site drainage will be conveyed to off-site. For small lots, this may be accomplished by the use of flow direction arrows. For larger sites, existing and proposed grading (topography) may be called for.
For additional information regarding building permits, please contact the Terrell Chamber of Commerce or the city of Terrell at 201 E. Nash St. 972-551-6600
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Terrell, Texas 75160
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