Hewitt, Texas
Hewitt is a city of 16,432 people in McLennan County, Texas, founded in 1883.
Why visit Hewitt
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Hewitt
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hewitt
Hewitt is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 16,026 at the 2020 census, making it the second largest city in the county. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Hewitt, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes27
Mexicano Grille
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
259 North Hewitt Drive, Hewitt
Mo-Th, Su 06:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-23:00
Mi Casita Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
1520 North Hewitt Drive, Waco
Su-Mo 07:00-14:00; Tu-Sa 07:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 2.4 mi
1520 North Hewitt Drive, Waco
Su-Th 10:30-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00
15 more on the map.
History
The community of Hewitt was established following the donation of land by John A. Warren, the town's first businessman, in the 1880s. Warren purchased roughly 40 acres (16 ha) and the town site was named Hewitt in 1883 for George A. Hewitt, an employee of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad. During the following decades, the community flourished on farming and agriculture during the days when "cotton was king". Hewitt grew slowly but steadily, incorporating as a city in 1960, and the population skyrocketed in the 1970s. The steady upward growth that continued for more than a century gave way to a 700-percent population boom. In 1890, Hewitt had 60 residents; the town has approximately 13,500 residents as of the 2010 census. In 2015, Hewitt was rated the 20th-best place to live in the United States by MSN Money.
From the History section of Hewitt, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Robinson Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1167 Sun Valley Boulevard, Robinson
Churches and places of worship6
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.0 mi
300 Ritchie Road, Hewitt
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Harmony School of Innovation - Waco
School · 5.9 mi
1100 S Valley Mills Dr, Beverly Hills
Healthcare1
Map of Hewitt
85 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 (10 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, 11 miles away.
- Woodway 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Robinson 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Lorena 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Waco 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Bellmead 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Belton 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- Gatesville 33 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Harker Heights 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Killeen 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Copperas Cove 48 mi southwest, 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
- Hewitt Texas City Hall 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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