Why visit Cedar Creek
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Hopewell School and Bastrop County Cedar Creek Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 97°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Cedar Creek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cedar Creek had a population of 3,154. It is located about 11 miles (18 km) west of the city of Bastrop. The community takes its name from Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River that is close to the area.
From the Wikipedia article Cedar Creek, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Hopewell School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Cedar Creek (vicinity), Bastrop County, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Bastrop County Cedar Creek Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/par.ourparks
5540 FM 535, Cedar Creek
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship3
History
Cedar Creek, Texas, traces its settlement back to 1832, when Addison Litton, a Missouri native, was awarded a league of black prairie on both sides of the creek. With his wife Mary Owen Litton, an Alabama native, the Litton family established their residence. They were soon joined by other early settlers, including Jesse Billingsley and John Day Morgan, who played a key role in establishing the town's first cabin. In January 1842, a Methodist preacher held a large ceremony at the Litton's house, marking the establishment of the church as an important element within the community. A decade later, in 1852, postmaster Elisha Billingsley inaugurated the first local post office. By 1855, the Presbyterian church was organized in the area.
From the History section of Cedar Creek, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Cedar Creek
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 37°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 72°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 67°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 56°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cedar Creek 5 S (5 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
Bastrop County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
- 2017-08-25: Hurricane Harvey (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Bastrop 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Hornsby Bend 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Lockhart 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Manor 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Buda 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Elgin 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Austin 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Kyle 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Pflugerville 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- San Marcos 29 mi southwest, about 47 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
- Cedar creek community center, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Cedar creek UMC, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Butterfly Garden Cedar Creek Park 2026, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery Bastrop County Texas 2026, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Disc Golf Cedar Creek Park Texas 2026, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- CC1887 bridge pilings, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- ISS012-E-18892 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-68577 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-104501 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-104502 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-104504 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS012-E-16311 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-17841 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-104507 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-104506 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-104505 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-104503 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-104508 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Eloise woods 2011, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hopewell School Marker Bastrop County Texas 2024, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hopewell School South and East Elevations 2016, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hopewell School South and East Elevations 2015, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hopewell School South and East Elevations 2024, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Hopewell School South and East Elevations 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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