Little River-Academy, Texas
Little River-Academy is a city of 2,233 people in Bell County, Texas, founded in 1836.
Why visit Little River-Academy
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 1 place to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Little River-Academy
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About Little River-Academy
Little River-Academy is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,992 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Little River-Academy, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship3
Little River United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
104 North Kings Trail, Little River-Academy
History
There was a fort here, built in 1836, named Fort Griffin. Because of fights with Native Americans, early Texans settled near the fort. The railroad came to town in 1880, and the post office in 1886. By 1914, there were 250 inhabitants. The towns of Little River and Academy merged in 1989 to form Little River-Academy.
From the History section of Little River-Academy, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Little River-Academy
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 36°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 39°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stillhouse Hollow Dam (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
Bell County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 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)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Municipal Airport (TPL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Holland 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Temple 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Belton 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Bartlett 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Harker Heights 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Sonterra 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Granger 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Jarrell 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Killeen 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Georgetown 30 mi southwest, 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
- Little River Academy Texas Gymnasium 2021, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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