Why visit McDade
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 2 places to stay in and around town.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in McDade
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McDade
McDade is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Bastrop County, Texas, United States, located along U.S. Route 290. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 720. It is 9 miles (14 km) east of Elgin and 34 miles (55 km) east of Austin. It is 21 miles (34 km) west of Giddings.
From the Wikipedia article McDade, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship3
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Gas and EV charging1
History
The community is named for James W. McDade, a major stockholder in the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1869.
McDade was, for several years, the childhood home of 1950s television and recording star Gale Storm, as her mother owned a millinery shop in McDade.
McDade Pottery, which operated from 1863 to 1942, is the most successful business ever to exist in the town.
From the History section of McDade, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of McDade
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 43°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 57°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 65°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 68°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 49°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 41°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elgin 1 N (9 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
Giddings-Lee County Airport (GYB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Circle D-KC Estates 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Elgin 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Bastrop 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Lexington 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Manor 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Garfield 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Hornsby Bend 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Cedar Creek 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Taylor 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Pflugerville 24 mi northwest, about 38 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
- Mcdade-tx2015-13(church), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mcdade-tx2015-12(church), Darrylpearson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mcdade-tx(rock-front-saloon)2015-1, Darrylpearson, Public domain
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