CallataGuidesStephenville, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Stephenville, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 44,4962024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,116CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Stephenville, TX micropolitan area
The Stephenville, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 44,496 residents in July 2024, up 4.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 666th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 618th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Erath County, TX | 44,496 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Stephenville, TX
County Business Patterns counted 1,116 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,376 people in mid-March with $609.4 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.0 employees per establishment. 53.5% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (169), construction (149), and other services (except public administration) (120).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 169 | 2,122 | $68,782,000 |
| Construction (23) | 149 | 1,153 | $66,494,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 120 | 918 | $32,275,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 110 | 646 | $47,339,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 109 | 2,117 | $38,338,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 88 | 1,321 | $68,390,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 60 | 333 | $20,271,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 60 | 182 | $6,802,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 56 | 405 | $23,346,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 51 | 600 | $21,571,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 44 | 2,381 | $148,365,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 33 | 624 | $35,855,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 20 | 94 | $2,438,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 14 | 147 | $10,976,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 114 | $4,417,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 9 | 48 | $1,127,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 7 | 82 | $8,754,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 4 | 70 | $1,935,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Stephenville, TX's businesses compare
Stephenville, TX has 25.1 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 2.0% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.0 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $45,556 (33.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 53.5% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.8% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 597 | 53.5% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 212 | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 163 | 14.6% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 101 | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 42 | 3.8% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Stephenville, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 60 have a published Census count in Stephenville, TX. The largest are limited-service restaurants (37), full-service restaurants (34), and plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (25). Relative to population, veterinary clinics are the most over-represented: 40.5 per 100,000 residents against 10.1 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 37 | 940 | 25.4 |
| Full-service restaurants | 34 | 606 | 17.8 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 25 | 141 | 5.6 |
| Physician practices | 19 | 175 | 9.2 |
| Veterinary clinics | 18 | 196 | 10.9 |
| Law offices | 18 | 54 | 3.0 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 18 | 83 | 4.6 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 17 | 32 | 1.9 |
| Management consulting firms | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 14 | 77 | 5.5 |
| Dental offices | 13 | 84 | 6.5 |
| General automotive repair shops | 13 | 80 | 6.2 |
| Site preparation contractors | 12 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 12 | 37 | 3.1 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 12 | 87 | 7.3 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 9 | 46 | 5.1 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 91 | 10.1 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 8 | 35 | 4.4 |
| Janitorial services | 8 | — | — |
| Family clothing stores | 8 | 140 | 17.5 |
| Finish carpentry contractors | 7 | 47 | 6.7 |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 7 | 19 | 2.7 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 7 | 54 | 7.7 |
| Chiropractic offices | 6 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Stephenville, TX area
The area's named cities and towns have 19 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 254 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 19 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenville, TX | 22,147 | 254 | 16 |
| Dublin, TX | 3,450 | 254 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Stephenville, TX business
A 12-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Stephenville, TX. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $360.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $299.40. On Callata the same 12 people cost $239.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $239.00 | $2,868.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $228.00 | $2,736.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $276.00 | $3,312.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $299.40 | $3,592.80 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $324.00 | $3,888.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $360.00 | $4,320.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Stephenville, TX
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Stephenville, TX, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Stephenville, TX?
254, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Stephenville, TX area?
1,116 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Stephenville, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 12-person team that is $239.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $299.40 a month (checked September 28, 2026).