About City Development Corporation of El Campo, Texas

El Campo is a city in Wharton County, Texas.

The community was named by Mexican cowboys who brought herds to the railhead here.

The latitude of El Campo is 29.196N.  The longitude is -96.269W.

It is in the Central Standard time zone.  Elevation is 105 feet.

The estimated population, in 2003, was 10,842.
Our goal is to have as much pertinent information about El Campo as possible on our website.  If you need additional information please E-mail us.
Lifestyle
Enjoy the safety, stability and ease of country living at its finest, knowing that Houston's endless amenities are just 45 minutes away!  Treat yourself to all that Houston has to offer, then return home to El Campo and delight in our clean air, abundant high-quality water, and a quieter, less stressful working environment.
Education

If you are seeking excellence in education for your family or employees, El Campo has what you need.

El Campo Independent School District is a Recognized public school district, meaning that all campuses have achieved “recognized” or “exemplary” status with the State of Texas.  Private preschool through 8th grade programs complement El Campo's public school system.

Access higher education in the area through Wharton County Junior College, University of Houston-Victoria, and locally in El Campo through the Northside Center.  The Northside Center is a public/private venture dedicated to raising the level of education for all citizens of El Campo.  It offers technical training for business, as well as masters programs through the University of Houston-Victoria.  Distance learning and undergraduate programs are also available at Northside Center.

Public Schools - El Campo Independent School District
  Myatt Elementary:  Pre-K through 1st grades
  Hutchins Elementary:  2nd and 3rd grades
  Northside Elementary:  4th and 5th grades
  El Campo Middle School:  6th through 8th grades
  El Campo High School:  9th through 12th grades
Private Schools
  Presbyterian Preschool:  Pre-K and Kindergarten
  St. Phillip:  Pre-K through 8th grades
Higher Education
  Wharton County Junior College
  University of Houston-Victoria
  Northside Education Center (satellite campus)
Education
Number of School Districts 1 - El Campo Independent School District
Number of Schools 5
Total Enrollment 3,590
Avg Number of Graduates 250
Avg SAT Score 927
Avg ACT Score 20.5
Number of Teachers 244
Number of Private Schools 3
Number of Colleges within 1 hr distance 3
Environment
As a rural community, clear country air and abundant water are naturally ours.  But, we don't take these resources for granted!  Our citizens take active measures to preserve and protect air quality and water supply.
Geographical Climate

Geographic & Climate Data
City Area 7.4 sq. miles
Average Elevation

105 ft.
County Area

1,115 sq. miles
Average Annual Rain

42.1 inches
Average Annual Temperature 71°F
Seasonal Temperature January

48°F
Seasonal Temperature July 90°F
Government and Public Safety
Government and Public Safety
Council of Governments Member

Yes

Form of Local Government

Council-Manager

Annual Budget

$8,996,090

Police (Full-time)

22

Firemen (Full-time)

0

Firemen (Volunteer)

52

Number of Pumpers, Trucks

13

Fire Service Outside City

Yes

Rescue Service

Yes

Ambulance Service Yes
Fire Insurance Rate

0.2

City Zoning Regulated

Yes

City Planning Commission Yes
Health Facilities
El Campo Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinic provide full-service healthcare for our community.  Dental and eye care, physical and occupational therapy, home health, hospice, and other specialized medical services are available.  Should referral be in order, Houston's world-renowned medical resources are only an hour away.  Seniors housing, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities are available for elder care.

Number of Hospitals

 1
Total Beds 49
Number of Doctors 13
Number of Nurses 25
Number of Dentists 7
Number of Clinics 3
Nearest Emergency Facility El Campo Memorial Hospital
Nursing Facilities 3
Total Beds 249
Healthcare Facilitiy Contact Information
Clinics
  Mid Coast Medical Clinic - 979.543.5510
  South Texas Medical Clinics - 979.543.2956
  Laurie Hulsman, D.O. - 979.543.2203
Hospitals
 
  El Campo Memorial Hospital - 979.543.6251
  Gulf Coast Medical Center, Wharton - 979.532.2500
  Matagorda County Hospital District, Bay City - 979.245.6383
  Jackson County Hospital, Edna - 361.782.5241
  Citizens Medical Center, Victoria - 361.573.9181
  Detar Hospital, Victoria - 361.575.7441
Nursing Homes  
  Czech Catholic Home for the Aged - 979.648.2628
  Garden Villa Nursing Home - 979.543.6762
Assisted Living  
  Wincrest Assisted Living - 979.541.5488
Retirement Housing  
  El Campo Retirement – 979.543.7960
  Prairie Village - 979.543.1366
Parks and Recreation

Whether you enjoy outdoor sports such as world-class goose hunting and incredible Gulf Coast saltwater fishing, or prefer to feast on homegrown crawfish gumbo then take in a movie, El Campo has what it takes.

El Campo is a great place to play.  The City has five multi-purpose parks with jogging tracks, tennis, softball, and soccer facilities.  El Campo Country Club offers golf, swimming and an elegant clubhouse.  Families may enjoy an afternoon at the roller-skating rink, theater, or bowling center, then cap the day at one of our many fine restaurants.  Our newest community endeavor is the Aqua Center, a $2 million swimming and wellness facility.  For specialty hobbies or recreation, a short drive to Houston or Victoria brings unlimited possibilities.

Parks
  Friendship Park (Tennis Courts)
  Alamo Park
  Rotary Park (Softball field)
  Willie Bell Park
  Evans Park
  Delta Street Park
  Second St. Park
Recreation Facilities
Golf Courses 1, 9 holes
Swimming Pools 3
 
    Aquatic Center - 979.543.1468
 
    Country Club - 979.543.9725
 
    Elks Lodge - 979.543.3701
Lakes/Bays 30 miles
Tennis Courts 10
Parks 4
Bowling Center 1 - family oriented, no smoking
Movie Theater 1 - 3 screens
Skating Rink 1
Little League Yearly Summer Program
Civic Center available for conventions, shows, lectures - contact the City of El Campo
Events and Activities
 
    Easter Egg Hunt
 
    Pumpkin Patch
 
    Christmas Parade
 
    Christmas Mall
 
    Farmer’s Market
Civic Organizations

100 Club of Wharton County - Gary Trochta, PO Box 46, El Campo TX 77437
979.543.1040

AARP - Josephine Knebel, 1402 Avenue C, El Campo TX 77437
979.543.9514

Alpha Pi Master - Carolyn Woodyard, 2806 Lindale Circle, El Campo TX 77437
979.543.3623

American Red Cross - Pat Curry, 2210 7th Street 1st Floor, Bay City, TX 77414
979.245.3056

American Legion - Harold Bishop, PO Box 1001, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.4331

Association for Retarded Citizens - Sherry Stanley, PO Box 227, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5823

Bee's (Beautify El Campo Extension) - Ruth Sacco, PO Box 974, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5933

Bluebonnet Homemakers - Cynthia Priesmeyer, HC 62 Box 37C, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.9445

Boy Scout Troop 33 - Gerd Conners, 1600 Ellwood, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.7399

Boy Scout Troop 1251 - Donny Roddy, 1801 Avenue C, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.9498

Boy Scout Troop 368 - Allen Collins, 1205 Heights, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.4434

Boys & Girls Club - Michael Perry, PO Box 449, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.8320

Catholic Youth Organization - Patty Pierce
979.543.3370

Christian Women Fellowship - Mary Lou Birkner, 1201 Rebe Sue, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5460

Cotton Squares - Ruby Jean Rod, 3614 County Road 454, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.9023

Coin Club - Gracie Vaclavick, PO Box 406, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5229

Crimestoppers - Ralph Gold, PO Box 184, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.TIPS

Cub Scout Pack #196 - Jim Malachowski, PO Box 1472, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.7054 Website

Czech Heritage Society - Jeraldine Socha, 1601 Michael, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.6337

Dance Pizzazz - Jenna Zabodyn, 111 East Monseratte, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.4882

Danish Heritage Society - Elsie Christensen, PO Box 386, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2106

Derby Doll Booster Club - Vicki Limas, PO Box 1075, El Campo, TX 77437
979.541.5619

Derby Dolls - Doby Rod, 600 West Norris, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.6341

El Campo Art Association - Ginger Collins, PO Box 1344, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.4303

El Campo Economic Development Corp. - Cecil Davis, PO Box 369, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5353

El Campo Garden Club - Peggy Barbee, 2804 Hutchins Lane, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.4809

El Campo Little League - Mike Wall, PO Box 586, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.8172

El Campo Community Theater - Helen Adamcek, 1012 Blue Creek Road, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2616

El Campo Volunteer Fire Dept. - Denise Urbanovsky, PO Box 1431, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.1406

El Campo Volunteer Fire Dept. - Jimmy George, Jr., 220 Merchant, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.3335

ELKS (BPOE) - Chris Wendel, PO Box 287, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.3701

Explorer Post #887 - Greg Pasak, 220 Merchant, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5311

First Lutheran Church Women - Marilyn Kight, 304 Oscar, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5847

German Club Dancers - Student President, 600 West Norris, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.6341

Hospice Support, Inc.- Melba Clapp & Claudia Raun, 1107 North Mechanic, El Campo, TX 77437
979.578.0314

Hunts For Heroes - Billy D. Hodges, PO Box 1663, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.0308

Knights of Columbus Council #2490 - Billy Fuechec, PO Box 482, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.4961

L.U.L.A.C. - Joey Cardenas, PO Box 29, El Campo, TX 77437
979.648.2713

Lions Club - John Steelman, PO Box 11, El Campo, TX 77437
979.541.5000

Louise Volunteer Fire Department - Steven Henderson, PO Box 249, Louise, TX 77455
979.648.2661

Masonic Lodge - Norvell Clapp, 1901 North Mechanic, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.4808

National Honor Society - Kim Couvillion, 600 West Norris, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5665

Northside Education Center - Irene Barr, 707 Fahrenthold, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.6750

Pilot Club - Terri Beltran, PO Box 726, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.7067

Rotary Club of El Campo - Chip Jenkins, PO Box 66, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2274 

Salvation Army - Helen Kight, PO Box 150, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.6441

Sesame Club - Clark Collins, 411 Avenue C, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2928

Sons of Herrmann Dance - Cindy Witcher, HCR 62 Box 220, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.3426

Sorosis Club - Gladys Sharp, 2610 Myatt Lane, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5589

SPJST Youth - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.7120

St. Philip Catholic Daughters - Renee Beery, PO Box 125, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.4219

St. Philip Parent Teacher - Jo Cain, RR 1 Box 243, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2901

St. Roberts Catholic Daughters #2275 - Terri Beltran, PO Box 407, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.7067

St. Roberts Junior Catholic Daughters #B - Janel Marcial, 2016 North Mechanic, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.1595

Sunshine Ladies Auxiliary - Dayle Aulds, 211 Avenue B, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.3631

Texas Jazz, Tumble & Cheer - Carleen Thrash, 512 Depot, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.6044

Texas Gulf Coast Division March of Dimes - Anna Valle, 3000 Weslayan Suite 100, Houston, TX 77027
713.623.2020, Ext 121

Texas A&M Mothers Club - Cheryl Roach, RR 2 Box 77, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.3406

The Womens Club of El Campo - Judy Waligura, 1204 Laurel Lane, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.9510

Theta Delta Sorority - Becca Socha, PO Box 1400, 201 East Jackson, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2713

TOPS Chapter #TX1281 - Margarett Montello, 105 West Watt, El Campo, TX 77437
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
979.543.2514

VFW Post #2786 - Oscar Ocanas, PO Box 709, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5475

VFW Post #2786 Auxiliary - Elsie Stavinoha, RR 2 Box 90, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.5083

Wharton County Retired Teachers Assn. - Georgia Krenek, 503 Brod Road, Wharton, TX 77488
979.532.3519

West Wharton County American Cancer Society - Beth Young, 2514 Myatt, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.1179

Wharton Business & Professional Women - Alice Koenig, 1112 Alvin, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2644

Wharton County 4-H - Peter McGuill, 210 South Rush, Wharton, TX 77488
979.532.1371

Wharton County Community Foundation - Gordon Sorrel, PO Box 950, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2709 

Wharton County Youth Fair - Cindy Blaha, PO Box 167, Glen Flora, TX 77443
979.677.3350

X-Treme Jazz - Tammy May, 502 East Hillje, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.1722

XI Upsilon Chi - Judy Socha, RR 3 Box 139A, El Campo, TX 77437
979.543.2596

   
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