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Willow Grove, Texas

Willow Grove is a community of 2,080 people in McLennan County, Texas.

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Population2,080 ACS 2024
Elevation551 ft 168 m
Land area5.2 sq mi
ZIP code76712
Nearest airportWaco Regional Airport (ACT) 6 mi

Why visit Willow Grove

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Speegleville Baptist Church.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.

About Willow Grove

Willow Grove is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in McLennan County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Willow Grove had a population of 2,082.

From the Wikipedia article Willow Grove, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks2

Speegleville Baptist Church

Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi

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Willow Grove Community Cemetery

Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes2

Helberg Barbecue

Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.9 mi

8532 TX 6, Woodway

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich · 1.6 mi

8309 North Highway 6, Waco

09:00-21:00

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Where to stay4

4U RV Park

Campground · 0.5 mi

1078 Willow Grove Road

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Quail Crossing RV Park

Campground · 0.6 mi

824 Spanish Trail, Waco

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Deer Crossing RV Park

Campground · 1.9 mi

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Speegleville RV Park

Campground · 2.2 mi

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Churches and places of worship2

Speegleville United Methodist Church

Church · Methodist · 0.7 mi

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Willowgrove Baptist Church

Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries12

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Map of Willow Grove

24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 2.7 in of rainFebruary: 2.7 in of rainMarch: 3.5 in of rainApril: 3.2 in of rainMay: 4.4 in of rainJune: 3.6 in of rainJuly: 1.9 in of rainAugust: 2.4 in of rainSeptember: 3.1 in of rainOctober: 4.3 in of rainNovember: 2.9 in of rainDecember: 2.8 in of rainJanuary: 58°FFebruary: 62°FMarch: 68°FApril: 76°FMay: 83°FJune: 90°FJuly: 94°FAugust: 95°FSeptember: 89°FOctober: 80°FNovember: 68°FDecember: 60°FJanuary: 36°FFebruary: 40°FMarch: 48°FApril: 54°FMay: 64°FJune: 72°FJuly: 75°FAugust: 75°FSeptember: 68°FOctober: 57°FNovember: 46°FDecember: 38°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan58°F36°F2.7 in0.0 in
Feb62°F40°F2.7 in0.0 in
Mar68°F48°F3.5 in0.0 in
Apr76°F54°F3.2 in0.0 in
May83°F64°F4.4 in0.0 in
Jun90°F72°F3.6 in0.0 in
Jul94°F75°F1.9 in0.0 in
Aug95°F75°F2.4 in0.0 in
Sep89°F68°F3.1 in0.0 in
Oct80°F57°F4.3 in0.0 in
Nov68°F46°F2.9 in0.0 in
Dec60°F38°F2.8 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Waco Dam (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$89,036median household income
$269,600median home value
36.9median age
12.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
88.1%of homes are owner-occupied
24.2 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1825%18 to 3416%35 to 6435%65 and over23%

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, 6 miles away.

  • Waco 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
  • China Spring 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
  • Beverly Hills 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
  • Crawford 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
  • Hewitt 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
  • Gholson 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
  • Valley Mills 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
  • Robinson 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
  • Bellmead 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
  • Lorena 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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