Why visit Bellmead
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Waco Suspension Bridge, Baylor University, Praetorian Building and Waco High School.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Bellmead
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bellmead
Bellmead is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 10,494 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Bellmead, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Waco Suspension Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Structure in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
Baylor University
School · 4.0 mi
Private Baptist university in Waco, Texas, United States
Museums and landmarks7
Praetorian Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Building in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
Waco High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
Washington Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Structure in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
Mayborn Museum Complex
Museum · 3.8 mi
Natural history museum, open air in Waco, Texas
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
History museum in Waco, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes27
Heitmiller Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.1 mi
4509 North Interstate 35, Lacy-Lakeview
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.0 mi
1705 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Bellmead
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 1.0 mi
1595 North Interstate 35, Bellmead
Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-23:00
15 more on the map.
Where to stay18
Econo Lodge Waco North I-35
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1510 North Interstate 35, Waco
Churches and places of worship26
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.6 mi
4911 North Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Lacy-Lakeview
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 0.8 mi
504 East Loop 340, Waco
Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
1402 Elm Avenue, Waco
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Healthcare3
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
829 North Loop 340, Bellmead
Central Texas Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1135 North Loop 340, Lacy-Lakeview
Map of Bellmead
149 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 46°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waco Dam (8 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
McLennan County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-08-02: Explosion (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
TSTC Waco Airport (CNW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Lacy-Lakeview 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Waco 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Beverly Hills 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Hallsburg 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Leroy 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Robinson 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Woodway 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Gholson 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Hewitt 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Killeen 53 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bellmead, Texas, Oyoyoy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington avenue bridge 2012, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Waco high school 2012, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- WacoBridge02, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Praetorian building 2009, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Cameron park zoo entrance, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Slacklining in Cameron Park, Waco, Tokenjoker21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Texas Rangers Museum, Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mayborn Museum, User:Aboxorocks, Public domain
- ISS067-E-183962 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-183963 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- TSTC Waco Airport Control Tower, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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