COMMUNITY

Demographics

Population - North Central Texas Council of Governments

2008 Population Density (persons per square mile): 1,387.47

• 2000 Census - American Fact Finder - population, housing, economic, and geographic data
• 76071 Info at city-data.com
• Demographics - North Central Texas Council of Governments
• Newark Info at city-data.com
• Wikipedia - Newark, Texas

Schools

• Northwest ISD Administration - 817-430-0036
• Seven Hills Elementary - 817-489-3220
• Prairie View Elementary - 817-215-0550
• Chisholm Trail Middle - 817-215-0600

Tax Information

Sales Tax

• Wise County Appraisal District (city taxes) - 1-940-627-3081
• Wise County Tax Office (county taxes) - 1-940-627-3523

More information is available at Local Sales and Use Tax, Texas Comptroller's Office.

Weather

Newark, TX, gets 33 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 2 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 60.

On average, there are 233 sunny days per year in Newark, TX. The July high is around 96 degrees. The January low is 28. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 23 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Residents Urged To Be Prepared Before Severe Weather Strikes

Despite efforts by local governments to provide advance warning of severe weather, many people across the nation are killed or seriously injured each year by tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Some did not hear the warnings, while others heard the warning but did not believe it would happen to them. The City of Newark asks residents to do their part to be prepared for severe weather and natural disasters. The following preparedness information could help save your life:

Identify a safe place to take shelter. Develop a plan for you and your family at home, work, school, and when outdoors. Have frequent drills.
Listen to radio and television for weather information. Have a NOAA Weather Radio with a warning alarm tone and battery back-up.
Check the forecast before leaving for extended periods outdoors. Watch for signs of approaching storms.
If severe weather threatens, check on people who are elderly, very young, or physically or mentally disabled.

You can learn more about the StormReady Program or get additional weather safety tips on the National Weather Service website at www.nws.noaa.gov. Click on the Weather Safety link.