A rural atmosphere and a caring community in Seymour
In the Rolling Red Plains region, just north of the Brazos River, Seymour is a rural, Baylor County town with a small-town atmosphere. Surrounded by wheat, grain and livestock farms, Seymour is known for its natural history museum and its annual rodeo. “We have the kind of community where everyone looks after each other,” says Meri Beth Miller, a local Realtor with Lone Star Realty and long-time Seymour resident. “When someone gets sick and has hospital bills to pay, neighbors will plan benefits to help out. It’s a really caring community, and we have the slogan: “Seymour Strong.”
Mid-20th century architecture and an accessible market
Ranch-style homes and bungalows line the town’s quiet residential streets, and most were built between the 1930s and 1980s. Most houses sit on quarter to half-acre lots, and fenced-in back yards are common. “Every home in Seymour qualifies for a USDA loan,” Miller says. “It makes buying a house here more attainable.” Recently sold quaint bungalows and fixer uppers were listed between $35,000 to $95,000, while larger, move-in-ready homes can go for $110,000 to $300,000. Seymour has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
A-rated public schools in Seymour
Local students may attend Seymour Elementary School, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. The A-rated Seymour Middle School serves fifth through eighth-grade students. Also with an A, Seymour High School has a 100% graduation rate and a variety of career and technical education courses. Students can earn both high school and college credit by taking courses through Angelo State University and the University of Texas at Austin.
Barbecue and classic comfort food
The city’s business scene is full of southern and Old West-inspired eateries, casual cafes and clothing boutiques. Rock Inn Cafe serves southern-style diner fare from country-fried steak to triple-decker sandwiches. The Big Empty Beer & BBQ is a local favorite serving slow-cooked brisket, pork ribs and turkey along with burgers and fried catfish. United Supermarkets is the go-to spot for groceries, with a larger selection of supermarkets and big-box stores in Wichita Falls.
A dino-centered attraction and a long-running rodeo
“People come from out of town to visit the Whiteside Museum of Natural History,” says Miller. “A lot of fossils and dinosaur remains have been found in the nearby flat beds, so I'd say we have a lot of dino pride in Seymour.” The museum has exhibits educating visitors on local ecology and paleontology, showcasing ice-age mammoths and Permian age dinosaur skeletons. The Seymour Rodeo is one of the longest running annual rodeos in Texas, complete with a parade, live music and food vendors.
Nearby green spaces in Seymour
The 26-acre Seymour Park has a mile of walking trails, a playground, picnic tables and the Seymour City Pool and Splash Pad, open from May to September. The Seymour Speedway Bike Park features an obstacle and speed track available to all skill levels. The Brazos River winds just south of town, where anglers can fish for largemouth bass and channel catfish.
Proximity to Wichita Falls
Texas State Highway 283 can take drivers around 50 minutes northeast to Wichita Falls and the Wichita Falls Regional Airport. Fort Worth is around two and a half hours east.
Written By
Jillian Pillow
