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Flat, TX

Texas · Coryell County · Killeen-Temple Metro

Flat is a small town in Texas with a population of 489.

Data updated April 2026

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
489 Population 499/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,701 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Violent Crime 94/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.9%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Flat Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population489
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female32% / 69%
Largest GroupWhite 16%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Per Capita$23,342
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,244M

Housing

Ownership76.3%
Zillow$253,605
Housing Units136
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property1,701/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Uninsured12.9%
Smoking14.0%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation845 ft (258 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.32

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband93.0%
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Is Flat a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Flat receives an overall livability score of 1.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate. Flat faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Safety & Crime

Flat is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,701 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Flat enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 303 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Flat has a population of 489 with a density of 499 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 20.5 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 68.5% female and 31.5% male. The city is predominantly Hispanic (84%), with 16% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 0.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 1.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 73.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

489
Total Population
499
People / sq mi
20.5yrs
Median Age
47% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 31.5%
Female 68.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Flat vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Flat vs U.S. Average

Per capita income is $23,342 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,026, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,025 business establishments, including 96 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Flat vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$23,342
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
IRS Avg AGI$57,516
Gini Index0.407 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,025
County GDP$2,244M

Business (County)

Restaurants96
Healthcare64
Retail131
Manufacturing18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,507
57% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Zillow estimates the typical home value at $253,605. Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 76.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 136 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1992. The average annual property tax is $5,507 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$253,605

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.3%
Owner-Occupied76.3%
Renter-Occupied23.7%
Housing Units136
Median Year Built1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,507
57% above US avg
In Flat, 34.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 29.6% have high blood pressure. 14.0% are current smokers. 18.4% report binge drinking. 24.4% are physically inactive. 27.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.7% experience frequent mental distress. 12.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:5,615. The dentist ratio is 1:3,038. 47.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 5.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Flat vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.9%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.0%
0% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep39.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.1%
Uninsured12.9%
50% above US avg
Primary Care1:5,615
Dentists1:3,038
Mental Health1:1,347
Checkup Rate74.0%
Dental Visits57.8%
Premature Death8,665/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.2/10
Exercise Access47.6%
Healthcare Facilities64
Flat has a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,701 per 100,000, 13% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 15 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Flat receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Flat vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent93.8/100K
75% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property1,701.0/100K
13% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
View full crime details →
Flat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 845 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation845 ft (258 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates31.3093°N, 97.6241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoryell County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 139 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 133 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 137 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 119 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 132 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 139 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 139 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 134 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 136 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 76 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 130 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 118 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 129 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas M2.7 150 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 135 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 139 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 147 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 119 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 133 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 272 km
2017 Harvey Category 1 292 km
2008 Ike Category 2 224 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 1,014 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 54 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 38 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 52 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 79 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 71 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 100 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 70 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 21 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 29 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 60 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 88 km 1
May 11, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 22 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 9 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 13 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 10 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 92 km
2011 C#491 3,616 93 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 68 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 33 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 9 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 14 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 9 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 86 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 20 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 47 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 68 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 58 km
2006 MONAHAM FIRE 1,484 82 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 60 km
2011 CENTER CITY 1,476 76 km
2018 FM 2005 1,465 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in

Flat has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.7").

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Flat is located in Coryell County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 80% below the national average of 33.7%. 69.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 69.8% of the vote, a 40.7-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 64 healthcare facilities operate in the area.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.7%
80% below US avg
High School+69.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.32
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density499/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi
CountyCoryell County County

Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Avg Download Speed87.2 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed5.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities64
Restaurants96
Retail Stores131

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%
Average costs for common services in Flat. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $243 ($146–$388)
Specialist Visit $340 ($194–$534)
Urgent Care Visit $194 ($97–$340)
Emergency Room Visit $2,136 ($777–$4,855)
Dental Cleaning $126 ($73–$194)
Dental Filling $243 ($146–$388)
View all 40 services

Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $291 ($146–$486)
Tire Rotation $39 ($19–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $583 ($388–$971)
Battery Replacement $194 ($97–$340)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $97 ($58–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $87 ($49–$136)
HVAC Repair $388 ($146–$777)
HVAC System Install $6,797 ($3,884–$11,652)
Roof Repair $971 ($388–$1,942)
Roof Replacement $8,739 ($5,341–$14,565)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,457 ($486–$3,399)
Divorce (Contested) $14,565 ($4,855–$29,130)
DUI Defense $4,855 ($1,942–$9,710)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,457 ($777–$2,913)
Will Preparation $486 ($194–$971)
Trust Preparation $2,428 ($971–$4,855)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $53 ($29–$97)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$243)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$126)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.98 ($2.91–$5.34)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.40 ($2.43–$4.86)
Loaf of Bread $3.69 ($2.43–$5.34)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.37 ($2.91–$6.31)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.34 ($3.88–$7.28)
Rice (per lb) $0.97 ($0.58–$1.75)
View all 20 services

Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $136 ($78–$243)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$97)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$97)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $194 ($73–$486)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,942 ($1,165–$3,399)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$126)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.77–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $97 ($29–$243)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,165 ($583–$2,428)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $971 ($486–$1,942)
After-School Care (Monthly) $388 ($194–$680)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$97)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $971 ($388–$2,428)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,138 ($4,855–$29,130)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $58 ($29–$97)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $97 ($49–$194)
Dog Grooming $58 ($29–$97)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($19–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $291 ($146–$486)
Cat Spay/Neuter $194 ($97–$388)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$576
Toddler$546
Preschool$533
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$524
Toddler$502
Preschool$498
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Coryell County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 2,029 136 $32,619 1.36
Accommodation & Food Services 1,609 91 $17,780 1.18
Professional & Technical Services 1,169 121 $97,168 1.12
Health Care & Social Assistance 820 87 $61,060 0.38
Construction 746 92 $57,243 0.95
Other Services 565 98 $45,925 1.25
Manufacturing 365 25 $73,278 0.30
Wholesale Trade 358 50 $115,089 0.61
Finance & Insurance 258 56 $67,070 0.43
Information & Technology 211 14 $67,366 0.75
Real Estate 170 40 $53,620 0.73
Transportation & Warehousing 102 24 $59,416 0.16
Educational Services 89 10 $44,874 0.29
Arts & Entertainment 62 8 $15,834 0.25
Utilities 12 4 $75,172 0.21
Unclassified 9 5 $32,704 0.43

Radio Stations near Flat

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alex Jones - Infowars conspiracies, information MP3 64 kbps
US105 AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Flat

16 campgrounds found near Flat.

NameRatingSitesPrice
LIVE OAK RIDGE 4.6/5 47 $24–$30
AIRPORT PARK 4.5/5 69 $20–$200
CEDAR RIDGE (TX) 4.4/5 77 $20–$200
DANA PEAK 4.4/5 31 $20–$120
MIDWAY 4.4/5 37 $20–$52
UNION GROVE 4.4/5 38 $24–$60
WINKLER PARK 4.4/5 14 $20
SPEEGLEVILLE PARK 4.3/5 32 $32–$36
TEMPLES LAKE 4.2/5 1 $40
WESTCLIFF 4.2/5 28 $20–$30
WHITE FLINT PARK 4.2/5 23 $30–$40
REYNOLDS CREEK 4.1/5 40 $20–$75
STILLHOUSE 4.1/5 2 $120
TWIN BRIDGES GROUP SHELTER 3.6/5 1 $100
AIRPORT BEACH SHELTER 3.0/5 1 $100
BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK 2.7/5 2 $60–$120

National Parks Near Flat

10 national parks and monuments found near Flat.

ParkTypeFee
Cleburne State Park State Park Free
Colorado Bend State Park State Park Free
Dinosaur Valley State Park State Park Free
Inks Lake State Park State Park Free
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek State Park Free
Lake Somerville Trailway State Park State Park Free
Longhorn Cavern State Park State Park Free
Meridian State Park State Park Free
Mother Neff State Park State Park Free
Waco Mammoth National Monument National Monument Free

Museums in Flat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BELL COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION2549335243$109,566
CORYELL COUNTY MUSEUM FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM718 MAIN STREET2548655007$42,695
CORYELL MUSEUM HISTORICAL CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION2548655007$42,695
GATESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION2548652617$17,399
4TH INFANTRY DIVISION MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUMPO BOX 59177195240915
761ST TANK BATTALION & ALLIED VETERANS ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOSQUE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CORYELL COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
COUNTRY LIFE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM101 THE GROVE LN2549863437
CRAWFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
INSIDE SOUL AN AFRICANGENERAL MUSEUM2546341341
MAYBORN SCIENCE THEATERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM6200 WEST CENTRAL TEXAS EXPRESSWAY
OVETA CULP HOBBY MEMORIAL LIBRARYGENERAL MUSEUM2545261536
SPRADLEY TELEPHONE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2548403482
THIRD CAVALRY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Flat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
STEWART C MEYER LIBRARY400 INDIAN TRL0.074,409
GATESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY111 N 8TH ST0.053,000
MCGINLEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY317 S MAIN ST0.06,003

Farmers Markets in Flat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Harker Heights Farmers Market850 West Central Texas Expressway05/04/2019 to 10/26/2019Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit

Cell Towers in Flat

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
12322 EAST HIGHWAY 84 (76072)GTOWER107
12322 EAST HIGHWAY 84 (76072)GTOWER107
7541 FARM MARKET 116 (76042)GTOWER98
7541 FARM MARKET 116 (76042)GTOWER98
2200' NE FROM I/S OF EAST 3RD STREET & GARFIELD AVE. (McGregor Site)TOWER98
HIGHWAY 84 AND COUNTY ROAD 454 (7962)GTOWER90
HIGHWAY 84 AND COUNTY ROAD 454 (7962)GTOWER90
1 SOUTH LONESTAR PARKWAY (76088)LTOWER56
1 SOUTH LONESTAR PARKWAY (76088)LTOWER56
15125 FARM MARKET 107 (76041)LTOWER56
15125 FARM MARKET 107 (76041)LTOWER56

Fire Stations in Flat

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Flat Volunteer Fire DepartmentF.M. 931 HWYVolunteer254-487-2523

Bridges in Flat

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete1944465,103G
CulvertConcrete1944414,918G
CulvertConcrete1944224,561G
CulvertConcrete195743385F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19701,610300F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete199191300F
SlabConcrete195675172F
CulvertConcrete195626172G
CulvertConcrete195623172G
CulvertConcrete196433124F
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Amtrak Stations in Flat

3 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Fort Cavazos, TXBuilding 18010, 48th StreetBUS
Killeen, TX200 East Avenue CBUS
McGregor, TX1 Amtrak BoulevardTRAIN

Airports Near Flat

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional AirportTPLMedium Airport
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army AirfieldGRKMedium Airport
Waco Regional AirportACTMedium Airport
Apache Pass AirportSmall Airport
Austin Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Bar 3 Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Barnstormer AirportSmall Airport
Bear Creek AirportSmall Airport
Berry AirportSmall Airport
Bratton AirportSmall Airport
Britts Crosswind AirportSmall Airport
Buckshot Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Burnet Municipal Airport/Kate Craddock FieldSmall Airport
Buttermilk Air StripSmall Airport
Cade FieldSmall Airport
Cameron Municipal AirparkSmall Airport
Charping AirportSmall Airport
Clifton Municipal Isenhower FieldSmall Airport
Cold Springs UAV AirstripSmall Airport
Comanche Hills Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Cougar Landing AirportSmall Airport
Cross-Country Estates AirportSmall Airport
D Bar K AirportSmall Airport
Deer Pasture AirportSmall Airport
Devil's Finger AirportSmall Airport
Fill or Kill AirportSmall Airport
Fisher Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flanders FieldSmall Airport
FLF GliderportSmall Airport
Flushing FieldSmall Airport
Fly Navy AirportSmall Airport
Flying 5B Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying B Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying Fajita AirportSmall Airport
Flying G Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying H Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying ND Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 12 HammerSmall Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 22Small Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 50Small Airport
Fort Hood Stampede Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Gatesville Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt FieldSmall Airport
Gerik Ag AirportSmall Airport
Gizmo FieldSmall Airport
Glaser FieldSmall Airport
Gone With the Wind AirportSmall Airport
Graham AirportSmall Airport
Granite Shoals Bob Sylvester AirparkSmall Airport
Griffin AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Flat

5 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
402
Crawford Police Department6719 Avenue G
Fort Hood Military Police Station
Killeen Police Department - North Precinct402 North 2nd Street
McClennan County Sheriff's Substation307 South Madison Avenue
McGregor Law Enforcement Center101 South Main Street

Grocery Stores in Flat

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Dollar General 22572Other9630 S State Hwy 36

Post Offices in Flat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
United States Post Office10065 S TX-36

Treatment Centers in Flat

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Christian Farms Treehouse IncSubstance Abuse254-933-9400
Metroplex Behavioral Health Center - AdventHealth Central TX Behav HealthMental Health254-628-1000
WTCR TempleSubstance Abuse254-742-0490

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flat

What is the population of Flat?

Flat has a population of 489 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 499 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 68.5% female and 31.5% male.

Is Flat expensive to live in?

Flat has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100).

Is Flat safe?

Flat is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 94 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,701 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Flat receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Flat?

Flat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Flat?

The job market in Flat faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,026. There are 1,025 business establishments in the area, including 96 restaurants and food service locations.

How are the schools in Flat?

Schools in Flat score 5.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 6.7% of adults in Flat hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.9% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Flat?

The obesity rate in Flat is 34.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.0% of adults are smokers. 24.4% are physically inactive. 27.0% of residents report depression. 12.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 47.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:5,615.

What are the demographics of Flat?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Flat is 16% White, 84% Hispanic or Latino. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 1.9% of residents have a disability. 73.1% have health insurance coverage.

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