Waco, Texas
Waco is a city of 143,570 people in McLennan County, Texas, founded in 1849.
Why visit Waco
Townapedia lists 82 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 182 places to eat, 29 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Waco Suspension Bridge, AMC Galaxy 16, Praetorian Building and Waco High School.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Waco
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waco
Waco is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city had a U.S. census estimated 2025 population of 147,788, making it the 24th-most populous city in the state. The Waco metropolitan area consists of McLennan, Falls, and Bosque counties, which had a 2020 population of 295,782.
From the Wikipedia article Waco, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
Waco Suspension Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Structure in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
Baylor University
School · 4.6 mi
Private Baptist university in Waco, Texas, United States
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks82
Praetorian Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
Waco High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
Washington Avenue Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Structure in Waco, McLennan County, Texas
Mayborn Museum Complex
Museum · 4.5 mi
Natural history museum, open air in Waco, Texas
Red Men Museum and Library
Museum · 3.7 mi
A history museum and archive at Waco, Texas
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
Museum · 4.3 mi
History museum in Waco, Texas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
Monument and historic site · 3.3 mi
National Monument of the United States in Texas
70 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
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31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes182
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
301 South Valley Mills Drive, Waco
Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Ramen, Sushi, Asian · 2.4 mi
4300a West Waco Drive, Waco
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-14:30, 16:30-22:00; Sa...
JDs Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.3 mi
6500 Woodway Drive, Waco
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00
King Noodle
Restaurant · Asian · 1.9 mi
1230 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco
Mo 11:00-21:30; We-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Ocean Buffet
Restaurant · Asian · 2.3 mi
505 North Valley Mills Drive, Waco
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Our Breakfast Place
Restaurant · Breakfast · 2.8 mi
4600 Franklin Avenue, Waco
Mo-Tu,Th-Su 07:00-14:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.0 mi
1111 South 8th Street, Waco
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Cafe Cappuccino
Cafe · American, Breakfast, Diner, Pancake, Sandwich · 3.4 mi
100 North 6th Street
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:30-14:00
170 more on the map.
Where to stay29
Churches and places of worship89
Saint Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.4 mi
301 Jefferson Avenue, Waco
Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.0 mi
1401 Washington Avenue, Waco
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries92
Healthcare17
Ascension Medical Group Family Practice
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
2100 Lake Shore Drive, Waco
Meyer Center Community Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
1226 Washington Avenue
Map of Waco
250 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 (3 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, 4 miles away.
- Beverly Hills 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Woodway 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Willow Grove 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Bellmead 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Hewitt 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Lacy-Lakeview 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Robinson 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- China Spring 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Gholson 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Killeen 46 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Greetings from Waco, Texas - Large Letter Postcard (8349255386), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Anti-abortion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-001, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-002, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-0013, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-003, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-0014, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-0015, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-004, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-006, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-005, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-0012, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-007, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-0011, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-008, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-009, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anit-aborbion protest at Target Waco Store, Waco, Texas-0010, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WacoBridge02, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Waco high school 2012, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Praetorian building 2009, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Washington avenue bridge 2012, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Cameron park zoo entrance, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Slacklining in Cameron Park, Waco, Tokenjoker21, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature Limited, Roj8706, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lincoln Town Car Interior, Roj8706, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 0921171239g, C13dev, CC0
- CS computer face, Lonestarbrooklyn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-013, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-012, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-015, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-014, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-003, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-008, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-006, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-004, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-011, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-010, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-005, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-007, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-009, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Lee Lockwood Library and Museum-001, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
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