Waco, TX

Texas · McLennan County · Waco Metro

Waco is a large city in Texas with a population of 141,925. Residents earn $51,468 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

141,925 Population 1,559/sq mi density

$51,468 Median Income $28,819 per capita

$199,600 Home Value $191,908 Zillow

$1,098 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent

71°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

571 Violent Crime/100K 3,288 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$51,468 median income, 2.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$199,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

571 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)

Education

3.3 / 5.0

28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $51,468

32% lower than US avg

Home Value $199,600

29% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 571/100K

50% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 28.6%

15% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,098

6% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.7%

21% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.7%

25% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 15.2%

23% higher than US avg

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

People

Population141,925

Median Age29.2 yrs

Density1,559/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 54%

Veterans6.4%

Economy

Median Income$51,468

Per Capita$28,819

Unemployment2.7%

Poverty15.2%

County GDP$18,479M

Commute18 min

Housing

Home Value$199,600

Rent$1,098

Ownership48.9%

Zillow$191,908

Housing Units59,427

Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

Violent571/100K

Property3,288/100K

Murder7.2/100K

Assault406/100K

Burglary561/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%

Uninsured20.7%

Smoking16.4%

Depression23.7%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain47.6 in/yr

Sunny Days293/yr

Elevation554 ft (169 m)

Education

Bachelor's+28.6%

High School+86.2%

Graduate+11.1%

School Score5.11

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%

Commute18 min

Broadband87.0%

EV Stations16

Libraries9

Is Waco a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waco receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Waco offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waco is $51,468, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waco is $199,600, 29% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 571 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,288 per 100,000, 68% above the national average.

Education

28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Waco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Waco has a population of 141,925 with a density of 1,559 people per square mile, spread across 101.3 square miles. The median age is 29.2 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (54%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 20.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 77.1% of residents, while 22.9% speak Spanish. 6.4% of the population are veterans. 12.3% of residents have a disability. 85.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

141,925

Total Population

1,559

People / sq mi

29.2yrs

Median Age

25% below US avg

101.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%

Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Waco vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 77.1%

2% below US avg

Spanish 22.9%

71% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Waco vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waco is $51,468, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,819 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,161, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.1, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Waco vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$51,468
	32% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,819
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,161
IRS Avg AGI	$72,514
Gini Index	0.476 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	25% below US avg
Poverty Rate	15.2%
	23% above US avg
Establishments (County)	6,039
County GDP	$18,479M

Business (County)

Restaurants	607
Healthcare	682
Retail	879
Manufacturing	250

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,892
	154% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.2 min
Drive Alone	77.3%
Public Transit	0.7%
Work from Home	8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Waco is $199,600, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,908. Homes sell for 96.5% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $935 for a one-bedroom to $1,149 for a two-bedroom apartment. 48.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 59,427 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1976. The average annual property tax is $8,892 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 34.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$199,600
	29% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$191,908
Median List Price	$299,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$299,000
$/Sq Ft	$167
Homes Sold	102
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.5%
Price Drops	24.9%
Inventory	627

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,098
	6% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,368
Rent Burden	34.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	48.9%
Owner-Occupied	48.9%
Renter-Occupied	51.1%
Housing Units	59,427
Median Year Built	1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,892
	154% above US avg
Effective Rate	4.45%

In Waco, 38.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.1% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.2% of residents. 36.1% have high blood pressure. 16.4% are current smokers. 15.9% report binge drinking. 32.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.6% experience frequent mental distress. 20.7% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,303. The dentist ratio is 1:1,803. 67.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.0 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.7%
	21% above US avg
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	36.1%
Asthma	10.8%
COPD	7.3%
Cancer	6.0%
Stroke	3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.4%
	17% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.9%
Physical Inactivity	32.3%
Depression	23.7%
Mental Distress	19.6%
Physical Distress	15.4%
Short Sleep	42.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	85.2%
Uninsured	20.7%
	141% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,303
Dentists	1:1,803
Mental Health	1:465
Checkup Rate	74.0%
Dental Visits	47.0%
Premature Death	9,298/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.0/10
Exercise Access	67.9%
Healthcare Facilities	682

Waco has a violent crime rate of 571 per 100,000 residents, 50% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 406.1 per 100,000, robbery at 95.1, rape at 62.9. The murder rate is 7.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,288 per 100,000, 68% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,497, burglary at 561, vehicle theft at 231 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 38 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Waco receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	571.2/100K
	50% above US avg
Murder	7.2/100K
	13% above US avg
Rape	62.9/100K
Robbery	95.1/100K
Assault	406.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	3,288.1/100K
	68% above US avg
Burglary	560.5/100K
Theft	2,496.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	230.9/100K
Arson	6.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	38
Traffic Accidents	377
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Waco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 293 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	70.5°F
	31% above US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	554 ft (169 m)
Area	101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²)
Population Density	1,559/sq mi
Coordinates	31.5580°N, 97.1898°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McLennan County County
Nearest Airport	Waco Regional (ACT) 4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 0.4"

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.30 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.4 / 100
Community Resilience	78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

65 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	103 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	146 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	145 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	102 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	144 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	103 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	101 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	139 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	147 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	95 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	147 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	104 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	146 km
Feb 27, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.1	144 km
Jan 7, 2015	4 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.1	145 km
May 1, 2024	7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas	M3.1	105 km
Sep 30, 2012	1 km W of Irving, Texas	M3.1	141 km
Jul 17, 2011	2 km ESE of Venus, Texas	M3.0	97 km
May 16, 2009	1 km NW of Euless, Texas	M3.0	144 km
Jan 23, 2013	6 km S of Coppell, Texas	M3.0	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 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	276 km
2008	Ike	Category 2	190 km
1983	Alicia	Category 3	262 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

527 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 991 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 27, 1997	EF5	92 km	27
May 6, 1973	EF5	29 km	0
May 11, 1953	EF5	4 km	114
May 26, 1976	EF4	80 km	0
Mar 10, 1973	EF4	34 km	6
Mar 31, 1959	EF4	33 km	6
Apr 21, 1952	EF4	26 km	0
Apr 12, 2022	EF3	94 km	0
Apr 13, 2019	EF3	88 km	0
May 15, 2013	EF3	83 km	0
May 12, 2000	EF3	42 km	2
May 27, 1997	EF3	51 km	0
May 27, 1997	EF3	30 km	0
Apr 27, 1990	EF3	66 km	0
Mar 14, 1990	EF3	62 km	0
May 17, 1989	EF3	97 km	1
May 9, 1981	EF3	49 km	0
May 11, 1978	EF3	50 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	97 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	58 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	CRITTENBERG COMPLEX	21,391	58 km
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	98 km
2011	ROBINETTE	6,039	63 km
2011	UNNAMED	5,706	59 km
2011	BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE	3,623	81 km
2011	C#491	3,616	46 km
2018	HARMAN ROAD	3,094	78 km
2009	OWL CREEK	2,376	58 km
2011	UNNAMED	2,236	63 km
2006	BROWNS CREEK RANGE	1,889	58 km
2011	UNNAMED	1,581	69 km
2011	CORYELL COMPLEX	1,572	88 km
2008	HWY 195 FIRE	1,523	100 km
2009	UNNAMED	1,445	55 km
2005	UNNAMED	1,140	62 km
2011	CEDAR RIDGE	1,051	33 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	1.9 in	Driest
February	51°F (10°C)	2.4 in
March	58°F (15°C)	2.7 in
April	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in
May	74°F (23°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.5 in
July	90°F (32°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.0 in
September	78°F (26°C)	3.4 in
October	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in
November	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
December	49°F (9°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Waco has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 49°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").

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Waco is located in McLennan County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15% below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 64.9% of the vote, a 30.9-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 16 EV charging stations. There are 9 public libraries serving the community. 682 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 77.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%

D 34%

Winner: Republican by 30.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	38
Traffic Accidents	377
Avg Accident Severity	2.6 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	28.6%
	15% below US avg
High School+	86.2%
Graduate Degree+	11.1%
School Test Score	5.11

B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,559/sq mi
Total Area	101.3 sq mi
County	McLennan County County

Services

Broadband Access	87.0%
Avg Download Speed	205.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	41.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	16
Alt Fuel Stations	27
Public Libraries	9
Healthcare Facilities	682
Restaurants	607
Retail Stores	879

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.2 min
Drive Alone	77.3%
Public Transit	0.7%
Work from Home	8.5%

Average costs for common services in Waco. 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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$580
Toddler	$550
Preschool	$537
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$528
Toddler	$507
Preschool	$502

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in McLennan County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	15,864	296	$78,674	1.57
Health Care & Social Assistance	15,374	620	$62,152	0.87
Retail Trade	13,140	809	$39,307	1.07
Accommodation & Food Services	12,776	606	$22,465	1.15
Construction	8,489	598	$65,677	1.32
Administrative & Waste Services	6,389	398	$40,488	0.88
Wholesale Trade	5,784	288	$73,533	1.20
Finance & Insurance	5,251	396	$82,855	1.05
Educational Services	5,168	86	$84,628	2.04
Professional & Technical Services	4,706	533	$106,528	0.55
Transportation & Warehousing	2,957	147	$56,663	0.57
Other Services	2,740	460	$50,989	0.74
Real Estate	2,414	314	$64,055	1.27
Arts & Entertainment	1,112	74	$27,078	0.54
Information & Technology	778	78	$60,426	0.34
Utilities	460	26	$118,497	0.99
Management of Companies	419	25	$69,800	0.20
Mining & Oil/Gas	216	10	$73,254	0.47
Agriculture & Forestry	194	55	$36,695	0.20
Unclassified	48	31	$43,605	0.28

Colleges & Universities in Waco

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Baylor University	Private Non-Profit · Graduate	23,152	51.0%	$54,844	$54,844
Texas State Technical College	Public · Associate	13,181	—	$7,192	$11,842
McLennan Community College	Public · Associate	10,886	—	$4,200	$5,910
Southern Careers Institute-Waco	Private For-Profit · Associate	476	—	—	—

Hospitals in Waco

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER HILLCREST	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(254) 202-2000
ASCENSION PROVIDENCE	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(254) 751-4000
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF WACO	Psychiatric	—	Yes	(254) 870-4874

Schools in Waco

44 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
MIDWAY H S	High	2,648	170	15.6:1
WACO H S	High	2,011	151	13.3:1
UNIVERSITY H S	High	1,678	110	15.3:1
TENNYSON MIDDLE	Middle	999	65	15.4:1
LA VEGA H S	High	882	58	15.2:1
CESAR CHAVEZ MIDDLE	Middle	840	63	13.3:1
BELL'S HILL EL	Elementary	760	50	15.2:1
LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL	Elementary	697	51	13.7:1
CHINA SPRING EL	Elementary	677	49	13.8:1
LA VEGA EL	Elementary	659	37	17.8:1
DEAN HIGHLAND EL	Elementary	598	32	18.7:1
CONNALLY HIGH SCHOOL	High	596	54	11.0:1
SOUTH BOSQUE EL	Elementary	595	36	16.5:1
LA VEGA INT H P MILES CAMPUS	Middle	592	39	15.2:1
HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (WACO) (Charter)	Elementary	575	38	15.1:1
WOODWAY EL	Elementary	567	35	16.2:1
PARKDALE EL	Elementary	559	35	16.0:1
ALTA VISTA EL (Charter)	Elementary	545	36	15.1:1
KENDRICK EL	Elementary	482	34	14.2:1
SOUTH WACO EL	Elementary	462	34	13.6:1
CHINA SPRING INT	Middle	461	31	14.9:1
CRESTVIEW EL	Elementary	451	34	13.3:1
LA VEGA PRI PHIL BANCALE CAMPUS	Elementary	450	28	16.1:1
CEDAR RIDGE EL	Elementary	447	34	13.1:1
HILLCREST PDS MAGNET	Elementary	440	28	15.7:1
LA VEGA J H GEORGE DIXON CAMPUS	Middle	434	27	16.1:1
J H HINES EL (Charter)	Elementary	406	23	17.7:1
INDIAN SPRING MIDDLE (Charter)	Middle	404	36	11.2:1
MOUNTAINVIEW EL	Elementary	402	28	14.4:1
AUDRE AND BERNARD RAPOPORT ACADEMY (Charter)	Elementary	397	33	12.0:1
G W CARVER MIDDLE (Charter)	Middle	393	32	12.3:1
CONNALLY EL	Elementary	374	26	14.4:1
PROVIDENT HEIGHTS EL	Elementary	372	27	13.8:1
BROOK AVENUE EL (Charter)	Elementary	369	26	14.2:1
BOSQUEVILLE EL	Elementary	341	27	12.6:1
CONNALLY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	Elementary	302	20	15.1:1
WEST AVENUE EL	Elementary	289	20	14.5:1
SPEEGLEVILLE EL	Elementary	273	18	15.2:1
GHOLSON SCHOOL	Other	262	21	12.5:1
QUINN CAMPUS PUBLIC MIDDLE (Charter)	Middle	251	23	10.9:1
BOSQUEVILLE H S	High	218	20	10.9:1
PAUL AND JANE MEYER PUBLIC H S (Charter)	High	211	22	9.6:1
BOSQUEVILLE MIDDLE	Middle	161	13	12.4:1
HALLSBURG SCHOOL	Elementary	146	11	13.3:1

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Radio Stations near Waco

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Alex Jones - Infowars	conspiracies, information	MP3 64 kbps
US105	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
KHBR 1560 AM	country	AAC+ 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Waco

23 campgrounds found near Waco.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
LOFERS BEND DAY USE (TX)	5.0/5	1	$50
OAK PARK DAY USE	5.0/5	1	$5
LIVE OAK RIDGE	4.6/5	47	$24–$30
LOFERS BEND EAST	4.6/5	67	$16–$105
OAK (Navarro Mills Lake)	4.6/5	47	$30–$95
AIRPORT PARK	4.5/5	69	$20–$200
CEDAR RIDGE (TX)	4.4/5	77	$20–$200
LOFERS BEND WEST	4.4/5	69	$16–$80
MIDWAY	4.4/5	37	$20–$52
WINKLER PARK	4.4/5	14	$20
LIBERTY HILL (Navarro Mills Lake)	4.3/5	98	$18–$95
SPEEGLEVILLE PARK	4.3/5	32	$32–$36
CEDRON CREEK	4.2/5	58	$28–$140
MCCOWN VALLEY	4.2/5	106	$16–$45
TEMPLES LAKE	4.2/5	1	$40
WESTCLIFF	4.2/5	28	$20–$30
WHITE FLINT PARK	4.2/5	23	$30–$40
WOLF CREEK (Navarro Mills Lake)	4.2/5	73	$18–$80
REYNOLDS CREEK	4.1/5	40	$20–$75
TWIN BRIDGES GROUP SHELTER	3.6/5	1	$100
PECAN POINT PARK (Navarro Mills Lake)	3.3/5	35	$18–$30
AIRPORT BEACH SHELTER	3.0/5	1	$100
BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK	2.7/5	2	$60–$120

National Parks Near Waco

6 national parks and monuments found near Waco.

Park	Type	Fee
Cleburne State Park	State Park	Free
Dinosaur Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Parker 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 Waco

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ARMSTRONG BROWNING LIBRARY AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547103566	$840,046,127
MARTIN MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		2547106390	$840,046,127
MAYBORN MUSEUM COMPLEX	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547101110	$840,046,127
STRECKER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547101110	$840,046,127
STRECKER MUSEUM- YOUTH CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547101110	$840,046,127
STRECKER MUSEUM-GOVERNOR BILL AND VARA DANIEL HISTORIC VILLAGE	HISTORY MUSEUM		2547101110	$840,046,127
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2547101110	$840,046,127
CAMERON PARK ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	1701 NORTH 4TH STREET	2547508400	$777,313
DR PEPPER MUSEUM AND FREE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547571025	$611,690
TEXAS MUSEUMS & HALLS OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM			$511,617
EAST TERRACE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2547535166	$338,807
HISTORIC WACO FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2547535166	$338,807
TEXAS REDMEN FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		2547561221	$147,967
TEXAS BRAZOS TRAILBLAZERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$89,963
WACO CREATIVE ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		2547524371	$84,990
TEXAS TENNIS MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547561633	$74,270
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE	HISTORY MUSEUM		2547728226	$750
ANTIQUIBLES DOG MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	94300 I-35 N	2548290120
B-66 DESTROYER ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BAYLOR LIBRARY SERIALS	GENERAL MUSEUM
CARLEEN BRIGHT ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	1 PAVILION WAY	2543999204
CRAWFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CSC F GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2542998622
EARLE-NAPIER-KINNARD HOUSE MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2547560057
FORT HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547564161
G.H. PAPE FOUNDATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		8177532032
HISTORY OF WEST MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
LTC ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2542998622
MCCULLOCH HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547562828
PAC ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2542998622
SCRIPTORIUM BIBLICAL HERITAGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
SPRADLEY TELEPHONE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2548403482
TEXAS HISTORIC AVIATION MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2547543640
TEXAS MARTIAL ARTS HALL FAM	ART MUSEUM		2546623229
TEXAS RANGER HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547508631
WACO HISPANIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
WACO HISTORY PROJECT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
YORK RITE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF TEXAS	GENERAL MUSEUM		2547530998

Libraries in Waco

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WACO-MCLENNAN COUNTY LIBRARY	1717 AUSTIN AVE	467,185
HEWITT PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 ZUNI DR	274,896
WEST PUBLIC LIBRARY	209 TOKIO RD	15,478
MCGINLEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY	317 S MAIN ST	6,003
MOODY COMMUNITY LIBRARY	108 5TH ST	4,055

Farmers Markets in Waco

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
jackie moreno city Waco	1015 Hogan Lane appt. 6
Waco Downtown Farmers Market	500 Washington Avenue	01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Breweries in Waco

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bare Arms Brewing	Breweries, Food & Drink	2515 La Salle Ave	2547598480
Bj's Restaurant Brewhouse	Restaurant, American Restaurant, Pizza Place, and Brewery	5929 W Waco Dr	2547760200, (254) 776-0200	Visit
Cadbury Schweppes	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	100 Aviation Pkwy	2544120143

Nursing Homes in Waco

12 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
ST. CATHERINE CENTER 300 WEST HIGHWAY 6	Non profit - Corporation	225	212	4/5	—	3/5	3/5	2547618500
WESLEY WOODS HEALTH & REHABILITATION 1700 WOODGATE DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	120	100	4/5	—	3/5	2/5	2546665454
WOODLAND SPRINGS NURSING CENTER 1010 DALLAS ST	For profit - Corporation	132	87	4/5	—	2/5	3/5	2547529774
LAKE SHORE VILLAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER 2320 LAKE SHORE DR	For profit - Corporation	151	130	3/5	—	3/5	1/5	2547521075
RIDGECREST RETIREMENT AND HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY 1900 W STATE HWY 6	For profit - Partnership	90	79	3/5	—	3/5	1/5	2547769681
ROYAL MANOR 9114 ROYAL LN	For profit - Individual	118	76	3/5	—	2/5	1/5	2546662164
GREENVIEW MANOR 401 OWEN LN	For profit - Corporation	128	102	2/5	—	1/5	2/5	2547728900
QUALITY CARE OF WACO 2501 MAPLE AVE	Government - Hospital district	202	120	2/5	—	2/5	2/5	2547520311
REGENT CARE CENTER OF WOODWAY 7801 WOODWAY DR	For profit - Partnership	144	124	2/5	—	1/5	5/5	2542357801
ROYAL MANOR II LLC 9101 PANTHER WAY	For profit - Corporation	120	43	2/5	—	1/5	3/5	2545379200
CRESTVIEW HEALTHCARE RESIDENCE 1400 LAKE SHORE DR	For profit - Corporation	194	136	1/5	—	1/5	1/5	2547530291
JEFFREY PLACE HEALTHCARE CENTER 820 JEFFREY DR	Government - Hospital district	99	69	1/5	—	1/5	1/5	2547729480

Pharmacies in Waco

25 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY PHARMACY HEALTH SERVICES	209 SPEIGHT AVENUE	254-710-1010
CIRCLE DRUG	3211 ROBINSON DRIVE	254-662-0774
CVS - 6825	601 NORTH VALLEY MILLS DRIVE	254-741-0237
DRUG EMPORIUM	5900 BOSQUE BOULEVARD	254-772-7250
HEART OF TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER	1600 PROVIDENCE DRIVE	254-750-8200
HEART OF TEXAS REGION MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER	110 SOUTH 12TH STREET	254-752-3451
HEB - 11	1110 SOUTH VALLEY MILLS DRIVE	254-757-3344
HEB - 423	1301 WOODED ACRES DRIVE	254-776-1027
HEB - 557	801 INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 NORTH	254-799-0219
HEB - 64	3801 NORTH 19TH STREET	254-753-2226
HEB PLUS! - 583	9100 WOODWAY DRIVE	254-751-0912
LYNNS LA VEGA PHARMACY INCORPORATED	2401 EAST WACO DRIVE	254-799-4949
OMNICARE OF WACO	7524 BOSQUE BOULEVARD	254-776-6398
PHARMACY PLUS	829A NORTH LOOP 340	254-867-6700
PHARMACY PLUS	3308 HILLCREST DRIVE	254-756-5383
PLAZA PHARMACY	405 LONDONDERRY DRIVE	254-751-4915
RECEPT PHARMACY	577 NORTH VALLEY MILLS DRIVE	254-399-0488
SAM'S CLUB - 8286	2301 EAST WACO DRIVE	254-799-2408
SCOTT AND WHITE HEALTH PLAN - WACO PHARMACY	1412 NORTH VALLEY MILLS DRIVE	254-761-5200
TARGET	5401 BOSQUE BOULEVARD	254-399-9140
THE TEXAS ONCOLOGY-WACO PHARMACY	1700 WEST HIGHWAY 6	254-399-5900
WACO VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER	4800 MEMORIAL DRIVE	254-752-6571
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 5389	600 HEWITT DRIVE	254-666-7429
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 939	4320 FRANKLIN AVENUE	254-751-0301
WALGREENS - 4606	4100 BOSQUE BOULEVARD	254-751-7215

EV Charging Stations in Waco

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Store 276 Waco - 6615 North Interstate Highway 35	6615 North Interstate Highway 35	EV Connect		8	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
University Kia	2718 La Salle Ave	Non-Networked		1	J1772COMBO	public
Bird Kultgen Ford	1701 W Loop 340	Non-Networked	2		J1772	private
Douglas Nissan	5605 Legendlake Pkwy	Non-Networked	1		J1772	public
Douglas Nissan	5605 Legendlake Pkwy	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
Hilton Hotel Waco - Tesla Destination	113 S University Parks Dr	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public
Holiday inn Express & Suites Waco South - Tesla Destination	5701 Legend Lake Pkwy	Tesla Destination	3		J1772 TESLA	public
Oncor Electric	3600 Franklin Ave	Non-Networked	1		J1772	private
Quality Inn & Suites	1508 I-35	UNIVERSAL	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Waco

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
3800' NE FROM I/S OF STATE ROUTES 1858 & 3149 (west site)	TOWER	125
2200' NE FROM I/S OF EAST 3RD STREET & GARFIELD AVE. (McGregor Site)	TOWER	98
3112 CHISOLM TRAIL (7982)	LTOWER	97
3112 CHISOLM TRAIL (7982)	LTOWER	97
3799 Hwy 31	GTOWER	78
3799 Hwy 31	GTOWER	78
402 WEST MOONLIGHT DRIVE	MTOWER	52
402 WEST MOONLIGHT DRIVE	MTOWER	52
356 Spring Lake Rd (Waco North site)	TOWER	50

Fire Stations in Waco

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Chalk Bluff Volunteer Fire Department	136 Alex Gill LN	Volunteer	254-867-0461
Gholson Volunteer Fire Department	1639 Wildcat CIR	Mostly volunteer	254-829-0100
Lacy Lakeview Fire Department	505 E Craven DR	Mostly volunteer	254-799-2479
Waco Fire Department	1016 Columbus AVE	Career	254-750-1740

Power Plants Near Waco

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
TRADINGHOUSE	NOT AVAILABLE	221112	-97.0	CN
LAKE CREEK	CONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL; NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUST	221112	-97.0	CN

Bridges in Waco

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1969	37	18,098	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1963	700	17,388	F
Culvert	Concrete	2019	34	15,594	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1963	350	13,243	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1992	350	13,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1970	350	13,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1954	26	11,089	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	367	11,089	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1970	465	9,402	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1972	914	7,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1972	914	7,000	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1930	44	3,583	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1964	280	2,138	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1964	260	2,066	F
Culvert	Concrete	1997	33	767	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1950	30	493	F
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1960	26	345	G

Correctional Facilities in Waco

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
MCLENNAN COUNTY JAIL HWY 6	3201 E STATE HWY 6	COUNTY	1,179	931	OPEN
JACK HARWELL DETENTION CENTER	3101 MARLIN HWY	MULTI	-999	816	NOT AVAILABLE
MCLENNAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	520 COLUMBUS AVE	COUNTY	-999	328	NOT AVAILABLE
BILL LOGUE JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER	2601 GHOLSON RD	COUNTY	-999	80	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Waco

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
McGregor, TX	1 Amtrak Boulevard	TRAIN
Waco, TX	301 South 8th Street	BUS

Airports Near Waco

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport	TPL	Medium Airport
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield	GRK	Medium Airport
Waco Regional Airport	ACT	Medium Airport
Anxiety Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Bar 16 Airport	—	Small Airport
Barnstormer Airport	—	Small Airport
Bee Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Berry Airport	—	Small Airport
Birdnest Airport	—	Small Airport
Boyd Airport	—	Small Airport
Bratton Airport	—	Small Airport
Bryant's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Buckshot Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Buttermilk Air Strip	—	Small Airport
Cade Field	—	Small Airport
Cameron Municipal Airpark	—	Small Airport
Charping Airport	—	Small Airport
Circle A Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Circle Eight Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Circle P Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Clifton Municipal Isenhower Field	—	Small Airport
Cold Springs UAV Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Corpora Airport	—	Small Airport
Cougar Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Cow Pasture Airport	—	Small Airport
Coyote Crossing Airport	—	Small Airport
Coyote Field	—	Small Airport
Cross Wind Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
D Bar K Airport	—	Small Airport
Devil's Finger Airport	—	Small Airport
Draggintail Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Fainting Goat Airport	—	Small Airport
Fill or Kill Airport	—	Small Airport
Fisher Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flanders Field	—	Small Airport
Flat Top Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying 5B Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying B Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Fajita Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying G Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying M Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying ND Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying O Airport	—	Small Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 12 Hammer	—	Small Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 22	—	Small Airport
Fort Hood Landing Strip 50	—	Small Airport
Fort Hood Stampede Creek Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Fort Parker Flying Field	—	Small Airport
Gatesville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
George P Shanks Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Waco

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Lacy Lakeview Police Department	503 East Craven Avenue
McClennan County Sheriff's Substation	307 South Madison Avenue
McGregor Law Enforcement Center	101 South Main Street
Robinson Police Department	111 West Lyndale Avenue
Waco Police Department	3115 Pine Avenue
Waco Police Department	721 North 4th Street

Grocery Stores in Waco

35 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-Eleven 40559H	Convenience Store	9400 China Spring Rd
ADAMS DRIVE INN	Convenience Store	1721 Trice Ave
Ahap Ice 2	Convenience Store	1905 N 39th St
Aldi 75075	Supermarket	1220 N Valley Mills Dr
Alexander Express Mart n/a	Convenience Store	1825 Alexander Ave
CEFCO 10	Convenience Store	4439 Lake Shore Dr
CEFCO 40	Convenience Store	2000 N Valley Mills Dr
CEFCO 96	Convenience Store	9417 China Spring Rd
Chesalon 1	Convenience Store	3401 N 19th St
Circle K 2741395	Convenience Store	4025 Bosque Blvd
Circle K 2741549	Convenience Store	1824 Lake Shore Dr
DOLLAR GENERAL 10690	Other	2415 N 18th St
DOLLAR GENERAL 1613	Other	4012 Bosque Blvd
Dollar General 23330	Other	3621 N 19th St
Dollar General 25595	Other	6824 Rock Creek Rd
Dollar Tree 2078	Other	1428 Wooded Acres Dr
Ez Shop Convenience Store	Convenience Store	3730 N 19th St
Family Dollar 2368	Other	1809 Summer Ave
Family Dollar 3378	Other	1404 N 34th St
Grab N Go Corner Store	Convenience Store	3625 Sleeper Ave
HEB 064	Supermarket	3801 N 19th St
HEB 423	Supermarket	1301 Wooded Acres Dr
Kent Kwik 601	Convenience Store	7001 China Spring Rd
Kent Kwik 616	Convenience Store	3315 Hillcrest Dr
La Mexicana Meat Market 3	Other	1300 Richland Dr
Lake Stop	Convenience Store	2508 N Valley Mills Dr
Quick & Carry LLC	Convenience Store	5028 N 19th St
Quick Track 57	Convenience Store	1800 Lyle Ave
Quick Track 60 60	Convenience Store	3225 Hillcrest Dr
Quick Track 63	Convenience Store	4716 Bosque Blvd
Rise N Run 25	Convenience Store	2020 N 25th St
Sam's Groceries	Convenience Store	1426 Herring Ave
Snacks Food Mart	Convenience Store	2901 N 18th St
Target Store 1531	Super Store	5401 BOSQUE BLVD
Walgreens 4606	Other	4100 Bosque Blvd

Post Offices in Waco

0 post offices.

Post Office	Address

Treatment Centers in Waco

5 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Central Texas VA Healthcare System - Waco VA Medical Center	Both	254-752-6581
Depaul Center	Both	254-776-5970
MedMark Treatment Centers - Waco	Substance Abuse	254-755-6411
Waco Center for Youth	Mental Health	254-756-2171
Waco Family Medicine	Mental Health	254-313-4504

Churches & Religious Organizations in Waco

197 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
100 FOLD	10412 CHINA SPRING PMB 1008 STE F
ABUNDANT NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	1905 MONTE VISTA ST
ALL SAINTS WACO	503 PRESTON ST
AMAZON BASIN MINISTRIES INC	713 SALISBURY DR
ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CHURCH	2460 FLAT ROCK RD
ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WACO	505 N 20TH ST
ANTIOCH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL	505 N 20TH ST
ASSOCIATION FOR DOCTOR OF MINISTRY EDUCATION	PO BOX 21431
AUSTIN AVENUE METHODIST CHURCH	1300 AUSTIN AVE
BAPTIST WOMEN IN MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 7458
BE FAITHFUL INC	4547 LAKE SHORE DR STE 202
BEACON HILL BAPTIST CHURCH 1912 MONTE VISTA	PO BOX 9080
BELLMEAD CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH	912 E LOOP 340
BETHANY CHAPEL	517 OLD STEINBECK RD
BILLY & PATTY DAVIS FOUNDATION	5 RITCHIE RD
BOSQUEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TRUST FUND COMMITTEE	PO BOX 5340
BRACKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1273
BRAZOS FELLOWS	1008 JEFFERSON AVE
BRIDGING THE GAP MINISTRIES INC	627 N 33RD ST
BUSH CHAPEL CUMBERLAND PRESBYPERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	3267 MAZANEC RD
CALVARY WACO	702 N 18TH ST
CARVER PARK BAPTIST CHURCH	1020 E HERRING AVE
CARVER PARK BAPTIST CHURCH	1020 E HERRING AVE
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT 1729	1801 OLD DALLAS RD
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH	2901 CONNOR AVE
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH	4901 LAKE SHORE DR
CENTRAL TEXAS FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC MEN INC	5034 FRANKLIN AVE
CENTRAL TEXAS METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH FROM THE HEART	PO BOX 1722
CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	5740 BAGBY AVE
CHIKCHAT INC	2200 COLCORD AVE
CHRIST CHURCH WACO	1008 JEFFERSON AVE
CHRIST COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	3101 MACARTHUR DR
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH	10412 CHINA SPRING RD STE F
CHRIST THE KING BAPTIST CHURCH	4777 LAKE SHORE DR
CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE C&MA WACO TX	7201 COUNTRY CLUB RD
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	525 PRESTON ST
CHRISTS CHURCH OF LACY-LAKEVIEW	133 N LACY DR
CHURCH ALIVE WACO INC	8288 TEAKWOOD DR
CHURCH AT TREE LAKE	11519 CHINA SPRING RD
CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR OF WACO TEXAS	900 N LOOP 340
CLAY STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH	601 S 7TH ST
CLIFTON & BETSY ROBINSON TR FBO CCC WACO 02-02144	PO BOX 2303
COLUMBUS AVENUE CHURCH OF CHRIST	307 N 16TH ST
COMMUNITY LIFE CHANGERS INC	134 OUIDA DR
CONNECT CHURCH	PO BOX 154317
CROSS HOOKED CONNECTIONS INC	10828 HOLLISTER LN
CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST CHURCH INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC	3000 WOODED ACRES DR
DE LA CRUZ FAMILY FOUNDATION	2024 AUSTIN AVE
DESTINED FOR GREATNESS MINISTRY	4300 W WACO DR STE B2-151
EL CAVARIO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 5796
EZRA INSTITUTE USA INC	430 W STATE HIGHWAY 6 UNIT 20182
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER OF WACO INC	1920 N 25TH ST
FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH OF WACO TEXAS	PO BOX 21655
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD	6701 BOSQUE BLVD
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GHOLSON	228 WILDCAT CIR
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF WACO TX	800 N NEW RD
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION OF WACO TEX	5000 CRESTWOOD DR
FIRST SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH	3301 CLAY AVE
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WACO FOUNDATION	4901 COBBS DR
FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF WACO	PO BOX 23232
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHURCH OF WACO INC	2200 ROSS AVE
FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY-WACO	2825 FLINT AVE
FUZZY FRIENDS RESCUE	6321 AIRPORT RD
GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF DAVIDIAN SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST INC	2500 MOUNT CARMEL DR
GLOBAL CONSULTING GROUP INC	PO BOX 7254
GLORY BELL CHURCH	600 COLUMBUS AVE STE 104
GLORYLAND MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL	PO BOX 154731
GODS KINGDOM CHURCH AND MINISTRIES	1908 CIRCLE RD
GOOD NEIGHBOR SETTLEMENT HOUSE - WACO	2301 COLCORD AVE
GRACE TABERNACLE WORSHIP CENTER	2730 S 26TH ST
GREATER BETHEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	401 PRESTON ST
GREATER CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 154354
GREATER ST STEPHEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF WACO TEXAS	2326 REUTER AVE
HEART OF TEXAS COWBOY CHURCH	P0 BOX 154878
HEART OF TEXAS FIELD GUIDES	2624 STARR DR
HEARTLIGHT INC BARRY ALEXANDER	5125 MEADOW WOOD DR
HIGH POINT CHURCH - WOODWAY	PO BOX 23778
HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH	1624 WOODED ACRES DR
HONEY FARMS MINISTRIES	3019 MAPLE AVE
HUACO PRIORY	3623 CASTLE AVE
IGLEHART CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	10001 RODEO DR
IGLESIA DE DIOS DEL SEPTIMO DIA EN WACO INC	1214 DARTMOUTH ST
IGLESIA FUENTE EN EL DESIERTO INC	1616 COLCORD AVE
JAMES E TAYLOR MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 811
JAMES SHUGART EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC	3017 PINTO LOOP
JESUS COLLEGE	1300 PLACID CIR UNIT 2B
JESUS SAID GO	285 SETTLERS CREEK TRL
JOURNEY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY	10424 CHINA SPRING RD
K W STEPHENS MINISTRIES	PO BOX 5008
KOINONIA WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST	2403 W WACO DR STE C
KOREAN BAPTIST CHURCH OF WACO	500 WEBSTER AVE
LAKE SHORE BAPTIST CHURCH OF WACO 010196	5801 BISHOP DR
LAKEWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH	6509 BOSQUE BLVD
LEGACY FAMILY MINISTRIES	PO BOX 24095
LEGACY OUTFITTERS	PO BOX 24161
LIFE CATHEDRAL WORSHIP CENTER COGIC	1301 WEBSTER AVE
LIVING WORD CHURCH OF WACO TEXAS	5203 CONCORD RD
LORDS WORK INC	963 SH-340 LOOP S
LOVE WALK MINISTRY	PO BOX 154216
LOVINGKINDNESS MINISTRIES INC	3220 N 15-A ST
LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD	635 ROBINSON DR
LUTHERAN MINISTRIES & SOCIAL SERVICES OF WACO INC	1008 JEFFERSON AVE
M620 FUND	909 BAYLOR AVE APT 226-B
MAQOR MINISTRIES	624 TEXAS CENTRAL PKWY
MARANATHA CHURCH OF WACO	1000 ASHLEMAN ST
METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME	1111 HERRING AVE
MIGHTY WIND WORSHIP CENTER	1100 WASHINGTON AVE
MINISTERIO APOSTOLICO DE LA FE EN CRISTO JESUS INC	709 N 16TH ST
MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL EN ESPIRITU Y EN VERDAD INC	1203 N 19TH ST
MIRACLE TEMPLE IN JESUS NAME INC	315 N LACY DR
MISSION WACO MISSION WORLD INC	1315 N 15TH ST
MISSIONARIES OF FAITH	2621 BAGBY AVE
MISSIONS21 INC	2532 ROCKVIEW DR
MOLD BREAKERS FELLOWSHIP INC	3615 FRANKLIN AVE STE 305
MOSAIC CHURCH	PO BOX 1272
MT PLEASANT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1215
NET SPORTS	1300 VICTORIA ST
NEW COVENANT CHURCH INC	PO BOX 4042
NEW JERUSALEM WORSHIP CENTER	2201 N 18TH ST
NEW LIFE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP INC	2300 CAROLINDA DR
NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP	18281 GHOLSON RD
NEW LIFE PRAISE CENTER	PO BOX 154245
OLIVE BRANCH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 5690
OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH TESTAMENTARY TRUST	PO BOX 2303
PARAGUAY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC	4300 W WACO DR STE 2 BLDG B
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH	9301 PANTHERWAY
POLWARTH MINISTRIES	3512 STURGIS LN
POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES	158 SILVER RIVER RD
PRESENCE POWER AND PASSION MINISTRIES	758 COBBS LN
PRIMROSE DR BAPTIST CHURCH WACO	PO BOX 488
PROMISE COLLECTIVE	2200 COLUMBUS AVE APT C
QUEST CHURCH FREE WILL BAPTIST	10621 T BURY
RAUL RODRIGUEZ MINISTRIES INC	3804 N 23RD ST
REAL TALK GLOBAL MINISTRIES INC	510 CALUMET ST
REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD LIVING FAITH CHAPEL INCORPORATED	3314 FRANKLIN AVE
REFORMED CHURCHMEN PUBLICATIONS	PO BOX 8692
RENEW CHURCH-WACO	6509 BOSQUE BLVD
RESTORATION CHURCH OF WACO TEXAS INCORPORATED	2225 CUMBERLAND AVE
RESTORATION FAMILY FELLOWSHIP	PO BOX 1284
RICHFIELD CHRISTIAN CHURCH	4201 COBBS DR
ROBERT R JOHNSON JR MINISTRIES	PO BOX 154571
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH - WACO TEXAS	2621 BAGBY AVE
SAINT MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH	2000 CLAY AVE
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH	2001 DALLAS ST
SEVENTH & JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH	602 JAMES AVE
SEVENTH & JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH FOUNDATION OF WACO TEXAS	602 JAMES AVE
SHIPS OF FAITH MINISTRIES INC	3405 CANYON DR
SPIRITUAL FREEDOM CHURCH OF AUSTIN	10200B HYACINTH LN
SPIRITUAL FREEDOM CHURCH OF WACO	10200B HYACINTH LN
ST ALBANS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	305 N 30TH ST
ST FRANCIS ON THE BRAZOS CATHOLIC CHURCH WACO TEXAS	315 JEFFERSON AVE
ST JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH WACO TEXAS	9820 CHAPEL RD
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH - WACO TEXAS	PO BOX 585
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH BELLMEAD TEXAS	1011 BOSTON ST
ST LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH WACO TEXAS	2102 N 23RD ST
ST MARY MBC OF WACO	424 DEWEY D PINCKNEY
ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH WACO TEXAS	1401 WASHINGTON AVE
ST MARYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL TRUST	1401 WASHINGTON AVE
ST NICHOLAS ORTHODOX CHURCH OF WACO	617 N 17TH ST
ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH	1301 HOGAN LN
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH	515 COLUMBUS AVE
ST PAULS EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL	517 COLUMBUS AVE
ST PETER CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER WACO TEXAS	1415 S 9TH ST
TELL THE WORLD MINISTRIES	3747 VISTA COVE DR
TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES	1121 N 18TH ST
TEMPLE OF HOLINESS	PO BOX 154453
TEMPLE OF KRIYA YOGA	9508 HIDDEN MEADOW DR
TEMPLO VICTORIA EN CRISTO WACO TX INC	3125 SOUTH 12TH ST
TEXAS SYNOD OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	719 OLIVE ST
THE PAM LITTRELL MINISTRIES INC	2916 DEERWOOD DR
THE WORD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH	824 LONGFELLOW ST
TIMBER CREST BAPTIST CHURCH	1625 CROW DR
TIMBERCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST	104 S LAKEVIEW DR
TRINITY AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	819 DUNBAR ST
TRINITY CHURCH OF WACO	5001 HILLCREST DR
TRINITY TEMPLE OF DELIVERANCE MINISTRY	665 NEW DALLAS HWY
TURNING POINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD	2708 ROBINSON DR
UNITED CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE	4105 W WACO DR
UPPER ROOM FELLOWSHIP OF HIGHWAY 84 INC	579 SILVER RIVER RD
UPPER STREAM MINISTRIES	2221 DOMINIC CT
VICTORY IN PRAISE WORSHIP CENTER	PO BOX 1756
VICTORY OF ZION MINISTRIES	PO BOX 22029
VPA PROPERTIES	7524 BOSQUE BLVD
WACO ACTS CHURCH INC	300 S 13TH ST
WACO CHRISTIAN CHURCH	103B ESTATES DR
WACO DISTRICT UNITED METHODIST WOMEN	2301 HERMANSON DR
WACO EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH CHURCH	2500 S 12TH ST
WACO FAMILY BAPTIST CHURCH	208 HEWITT DR STE 103
WACO FAMILY OF FAITH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	3336 GARDEN DR
WACO ISLAMIC CENTER	2725 BENTON DR
WACO NEW COVENANT FELLOWSHIP	5418 HAWTHORNE DR
WACO REGIONAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION INC	PO BOX 1848
WACO VICTORY GOSPEL CHAPEL	902 CALUMET ST
WARRIOR HEART MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 8737
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	PO BOX 32743
WORLD BIBLE INSTITUTE INC	3100 S NEW RD
ZEO CHURCH	1535 WOODED ACRES DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waco

What is the population of Waco?

Waco has a population of 141,925 residents and is located in Texas. The population density is 1,559 people per square mile, spread across 101.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Waco expensive to live in?

Waco has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.1 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $51,468, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $199,600 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Waco safe?

The violent crime rate in Waco is 571 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,288 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Waco receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Waco?

Waco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Waco?

The job market in Waco is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,161. There are 6,039 business establishments in the area, including 607 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 8.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Waco?

The median home value in Waco is $199,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $191,908. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. Fair market rent is $935 for a 1-bedroom and $1,149 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 48.9%. The average annual property tax is $8,892.

How are the schools in Waco?

Schools in Waco score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 28.6% of adults in Waco hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Waco?

The obesity rate in Waco is 38.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.4% of adults are smokers. 32.3% are physically inactive. 23.7% of residents report depression. 20.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 67.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,303.

What is transportation like in Waco?

The average commute in Waco is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Waco?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Waco is 54% White, 20.4% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino. 77.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 22.9% speak Spanish. 6.4% of the population are military veterans. 12.3% of residents have a disability. 85.2% have health insurance coverage.

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