Why visit Lorena
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Lorena
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lorena
Lorena is a small city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,785 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Lorena, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
302 North Interstate 35, Lorena
Mo-Th 06:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:30; Su 07:00-21:30
Churches and places of worship1
History
Lorena is named after one of the town's first settlers' oldest daughter, Lorena Westbrook, although its original name was "Aerl Station" after the town's founder, Daniel Aerl.
From the History section of Lorena, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare1
Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
406 North Interstate 35, Lorena
Map of Lorena
30 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 (12 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, 16 miles away.
- Hewitt 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Bruceville-Eddy 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Robinson 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Beverly Hills 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Waco 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Bellmead 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Crawford 18 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- China Spring 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Temple 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Gholson 22 mi north, about 36 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
- Lorena, TX City Hall IMG 5323, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lorena CityHall, Bc0167, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lorena United Methodist Church Plaque, Larry D. Moore, Public domain
- Lorena United Methodist Church 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- ISS030-E-64250 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-70281 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-93323 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-325584 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-66833 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-64249 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-93322 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-23347 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-93321 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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