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Lewisville, TX

Lewisville is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Denton County with portions extending into Dallas County. As one of the Mid-Cities within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the 2020 census reported a population of 111,822. 

Originally called Holford's Prairie, Lewisville dates back to the early 1840s. The arrival of the town's first railroad in 1881 engendered its initial growth, and the expansion of the area's transportation infrastructure spurred further development in the early part of the 20th century. Lewisville was incorporated in 1925, and when construction of Lewisville Lake was completed in the 1950s, the city began to expand rapidly. 

Lewisville's proximity to Lewisville Lake has made it a recreational hub of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The area's transportation infrastructure has evolved around the I-35 Corridor along Interstate 35E. The diversity of its population and industry has created a stable economic climate. Lewisville Independent School District provides most of the area's public education programs.

Lewisville is at 33°2′18″N 97°0′22″W (33.038316, −97.006232) at an elevation of approximately 550 feet (170 m). It has a total area of 42.5 square miles (110 km²), of which 6.1 sq mi (16 km²) is covered by water. It lies at the southern end of Denton County and the northern end of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, in the eastern part of the Cross Timbers region of Texas between the Texas Blackland Prairies and the Grand Prairie. Vista Ridge, a small plateau, is in the southeastern corner of Lewisville, and the lowest part of Denton County, at 484 feet (148 m), is found in the city. Lewisville sits above the Barnett Shale, a geological formation containing a large quantity of natural shale gas.

Water constitutes about 14% of the city's total area, including Lewisville Lake, the Elm Fork of the Trinity River, and two local tributaries of the Elm Fork - Prairie Creek and Timber Creek. A riparian zone encompasses a portion of the city in the southeast. The intersection of the Elm Fork and Lake Lewisville has given rise to a delta at the southern end of the lake, extending 6.9 miles (11.1 km) south. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has labeled much of the area surrounding the delta as "Zone AE", meaning the area is subject to 100-year flood precautions.

Lewisville prioritizes the well-being of its residents, evident in its commitment to health and wellness. Lewisville offers access to quality healthcare services through facilities such as Medical City Lewisville Hospital. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Lewisville Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fitness Connection, Anytime Fitness, and Planet Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Lewisville, such as the Bittern Marsh Trail and the Blackjack Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Lewisville, TX are Grapevine Lake, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, and LLELA Nature Preserve.

Population: 135,983 (2024). ZIP codes: 75029, 75057, 75067, 75077. Area codes: 214, 469, 945, 972. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Area: 43.22 sq mi (111.94 km²).

FAQs

What is the history of Lewisville, TX?

Lewisville was formally incorporated after a January 15, 1925, election, but the settlement as a community began about 80 years earlier. In the 1840s, the Republic of Texas gave a grant to the Texas Emigration and Land Company to bring 600 families to what is now Denton County. Each family was to receive 640 acres of land, with bachelors receiving 320 acres. By 1846, the necessary families had arrived, and Denton County was formed. The first settlers to the Lewisville area were the families of John and Augustus King, who migrated to the area in 1844.

Is Lewisville, TX expensive?

Lewisville is part of the Dallas-Plano-Irving Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 73 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Lewisville is estimated to be 103% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Is Lewisville, TX safe?

The crime rate in Lewisville is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 22 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Lewisville is 1 in 46. Based on FBI crime data, Lewisville is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Texas, Lewisville has a crime rate that is higher than 79% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Lewisville 

Medical City Lewisville Hospital

Lewisville Recreation and Community Services Department

Fitness Connection

Anytime Fitness 

Planet Fitness

Bittern Marsh Trail 

Blackjack Trail

Grapevine Lake

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

LLELA Nature Preserve

Our History

Zero Down

Neighborhoodscout

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