Decatur, Texas
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Airport
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Situated in Decatur, Texas, Allison Farm Airport functions as a key airport serving the broader regional population. The regional transportation hub plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 191,520 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Allison Farm Airport, spread across 13 distinct incorporated communities. Denton, with a population of 139,869, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 73% of the reachable population. Following Denton, Corinth adds 22,634 residents, while Decatur contributes 6,538, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Allison Farm Airport. With 11 of 13 communities registering populations under 10,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Denton. Allison Farm Airport benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Texas.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Allison Farm Airport form a suburban corridor. The region blends suburban and semi-rural characteristics, with 2 communities above 10,000 residents alongside a collection of smaller incorporated places. Denton dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 2,442 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Texas.
Identifiers: city · town · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denton (city), TX | 139,869 |
| 2 | Corinth (city), TX | 22,634 |
| 3 | Decatur (city), TX | 6,538 |
| 4 | Bridgeport (city), TX | 5,923 |
| 5 | Krum (city), TX | 5,483 |
| 6 | Justin (city), TX | 4,409 |
| 7 | Ponder (town), TX | 2,442 |
| 8 | Boyd (town), TX | 1,416 |
| 9 | Alvord (town), TX | 1,351 |
| 10 | Sunset (CDP), TX | 543 |
| 11 | Paradise (city), TX | 475 |
| 12 | DISH (town), TX | 437 |
| 13 | Corral City (town), TX | 0 |
Hospital
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Located in the Texas community of Decatur, Wise Health System is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Wise Health System plays in the region.
Population catchment
The 30-minute driving radius around Wise Health System encompasses a combined population of approximately 38,740 residents across 15 incorporated communities. Briar leads as the most populous nearby community with 7,035 residents, representing roughly 18% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Decatur with 6,538 residents and Bridgeport with 5,923, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Wise Health System. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.
Regional dependence
The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Wise Health System reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Texas. Of the 15 nearby communities, 11 have populations below 5,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Briar and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Wise Health System as a regional destination.
Geographic interpretation
From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Wise Health System can be characterized as rural. The area is characterized by small communities, with few if any exceeding 10,000 residents, typical of a rural landscape in Texas. The presence of Briar as the dominant population center creates a dispersed pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 1,416, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Wise Health System within the broader regional framework.
Identifiers: CDP · city · town
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briar (CDP), TX | 7,035 |
| 2 | Decatur (city), TX | 6,538 |
| 3 | Bridgeport (city), TX | 5,923 |
| 4 | Bowie (city), TX | 5,448 |
| 5 | Springtown (city), TX | 3,064 |
| 6 | Rhome (city), TX | 1,630 |
| 7 | Runaway Bay (city), TX | 1,546 |
| 8 | Boyd (town), TX | 1,416 |
| 9 | Aurora (city), TX | 1,390 |
| 10 | Alvord (town), TX | 1,351 |
| 11 | Newark (city), TX | 1,096 |
| 12 | Chico (city), TX | 946 |
| 13 | Sunset (CDP), TX | 543 |
| 14 | Paradise (city), TX | 475 |
| 15 | Lake Bridgeport (city), TX | 339 |
Overview
Situated in Decatur, Texas, Wise Health System functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 38,740 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Wise Health System, spread across 15 distinct incorporated communities. Briar, with a population of 7,035, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 18% of the reachable population. Following Briar, Decatur adds 6,538 residents, while Bridgeport contributes 5,923, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Wise Health System. With 11 of 15 communities registering populations under 5,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Briar. Wise Health System benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Texas.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Wise Health System form a rural corridor. Most communities in the catchment have populations below 10,000, reflecting a predominantly rural region with dispersed settlement. Briar dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a dispersed distribution. A median population of 1,416 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Texas.
Identifiers: CDP · city · town
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Briar (CDP), TX | 7,035 |
| 2 | Decatur (city), TX | 6,538 |
| 3 | Bridgeport (city), TX | 5,923 |
| 4 | Bowie (city), TX | 5,448 |
| 5 | Springtown (city), TX | 3,064 |
| 6 | Rhome (city), TX | 1,630 |
| 7 | Runaway Bay (city), TX | 1,546 |
| 8 | Boyd (town), TX | 1,416 |
| 9 | Aurora (city), TX | 1,390 |
| 10 | Alvord (town), TX | 1,351 |
| 11 | Newark (city), TX | 1,096 |
| 12 | Chico (city), TX | 946 |
| 13 | Sunset (CDP), TX | 543 |
| 14 | Paradise (city), TX | 475 |
| 15 | Lake Bridgeport (city), TX | 339 |