Crawford, Texas
Crawford is a town of 1,020 people in McLennan County, Texas, founded in 1897.
Why visit Crawford
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Crawford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crawford
Crawford is a town located in western McLennan County, Texas, United States.
From the Wikipedia article Crawford, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Tonkawa Falls City Park
Park · 0.9 mi
8540 East 5th Street, Crawford
Restaurants and cafes2
Chaney Brothers Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop
6689 Avenue G, Crawford
Th-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Where to stay1
Tonkawa Falls RV Park
Campground · 0.8 mi
8540 East 5th Street, Crawford
Churches and places of worship4
Perry Chapel United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.6 mi
381 South Avenue L, Crawford
First United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
375 West 6th Street, Crawford
Saint Paul Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.4 mi
140 Prairie Chapel Road, Crawford
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Crawford
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 34°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 36°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcgregor (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
Waco Regional Airport (ACT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- China Spring 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Waco 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Hewitt 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Beverly Hills 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Gatesville 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Clifton 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Bruceville-Eddy 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Robinson 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Bellmead 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Temple 30 mi south, about 48 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
- Crawford Community Center, HuecoBear, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Crawford, Texas, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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