Why visit Bangs
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 park or trail in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Bangs
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About Bangs
Bangs is a city located in Brown County in west-central Texas, United States. The population was 1,540 in the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bangs, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
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History
Bangs was named after Samuel Bangs, who was given the land due to his services as a printer in the Texas Revolution, but he reportedly never saw the land. In 1886, tracks were laid from Brownwood to San Angelo with a depot in Bangs. The same year, a man opened a general store and applied to have a post office established there, with the application approved on May 24, 1886. In 1892, the first school was built with a population of 50 and eight established businesses. Bangs incorporated in 1915 with 600 residents and 21 businesses. The following year, a water system was installed followed by natural gas lines. Bangs Independent School District was formed in 1927, which eventually consolidated nine other school districts. In 1937, US Highway 67 was built through the town, and after World War II saw the development of new housing.
In 1948, when the population of Bangs was 756, the arrival of senatorial candidate Lyndon Johnson by helicopter was greeted by a crowd estimated to number 700 by accompanying reporters.
From the History section of Bangs, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Bangs
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 32°F | 1.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 36°F | 2.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 44°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 51°F | 2.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 69°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 72°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 72°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 64°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 42°F | 1.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 34°F | 1.4 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brownwood 2Ene Hcn (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brown County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-02-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Brownwood Regional Airport (BWD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Lake Brownwood 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Brownwood 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Early 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Santa Anna 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Thunderbird Bay 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Coleman 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Blanket 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Cross Plains 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Ballinger 49 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Baird 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BangsTexas (1 of 1), Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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