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Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County in North Texas, set along the Wichita River near the Oklahoma border. It is the principal city of a metropolitan statistical area that also includes Archer and Clay counties, and its population stood at about 102,316 in the 2020 census. The city traces its name to a waterfall in the Wichita River that early settlers found in the 1870s; that original falls was destroyed by an 1886 flood, and in 1987 the city built a 54-foot artificial cascade at Lucy Park to preserve the name and give the riverfront a landmark. Two institutions anchor Wichita Falls. Sheppard Air Force Base, a major Air Education and Training Command installation, is one of the region's largest employers, supporting thousands of military and civilian personnel and bringing a steady flow of military families to the city. Midwestern State University, a public liberal arts university, adds students, faculty, and cultural institutions, including its own museum of art. Together with a healthcare sector led by regional hospitals and a manufacturing base, these anchors give the city a stable, diversified economy that serves as the commercial hub for a wide swath of North Texas and southern Oklahoma. For residents, Wichita Falls pairs that regional role with an approachable cost of living and a distinct civic identity. Public schools are spread across three districts — Wichita Falls ISD, Burkburnett ISD, and City View ISD — and the city is known nationally for the Hotter'n Hell Hundred, a 100-mile cycling event held every August since 1982 that draws thousands of riders. Parks such as Lucy Park and the River Bend Nature Center, Lake Wichita, and nearby Lake Arrowhead State Park provide outdoor recreation, making Wichita Falls a practical, family-oriented North Texas base.

Population 102,316

County Wichita

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What county is Wichita Falls in?

Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County in North Texas, near the Oklahoma border. It is the principal city of a metropolitan area spanning Archer, Clay, and Wichita counties.

What is Sheppard Air Force Base?

Sheppard Air Force Base is a major Air Education and Training Command installation and one of the city's largest employers, with thousands of military and civilian personnel. It anchors the local economy through federal spending and a steady population of military families.

What university is in Wichita Falls?

Midwestern State University, a public liberal arts university, is located in Wichita Falls. It brings students, faculty, and cultural venues to the city, including the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU.

Why is it called Wichita Falls?

The city is named for falls on the Wichita River that early settlers found in the 1870s. The original waterfall was destroyed by an 1886 flood, and in 1987 the city built a 54-foot man-made cascade at Lucy Park to honor the name.

What is the Hotter'n Hell Hundred?

The Hotter'n Hell Hundred is a 100-mile bicycle ride held in Wichita Falls every August, launched in 1982 for the city's centennial. It draws thousands of cyclists and is one of the nation's best-known endurance cycling events.

What school districts serve Wichita Falls?

Wichita Falls is served by multiple districts: Wichita Falls ISD covers most of the city, Burkburnett ISD serves the northern parts, and the smaller City View ISD serves areas on the east side.

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