Waco is in central McLennan County about seventy miles south of Dallas near the confluence of the Brazos and Bosque rivers. The city's transportation links include Interstate Highway 35, U.S. highways 84 and 77, State Highway 6, the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and the St. Louis Southwestern Railway. The city is built on the site of an ancient agricultural village of Waco Indians.
Waco Historic bridge At one time this bridge was the longest (475 feet) single-span suspension bridge in the world and the first over the Brazos River. For a time it was the only bridge over the Brazos .Opened in 1869, it contains nearly 3 million bricks. It is located north of Downtown Waco.
The bridge was built with cable supplied by the John Roebling Co., who built the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. Crucial to traders and travelers for well over a century, the bridge stands as an icon of Waco history and is the centerpiece of many community festivals and events including the 4th on the Brazos celebration and Brazos Nights concerts.
The bridge is flanked by two great Waco parks — Indian Spring Park on the west side, and Martin Luther King, Jr. park on the east side.
Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is a private Baptist university, and a nationally ranked liberal arts institution. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor is the oldest, continually operating university in the state. Though 80% of our students come from within Texas, we are home to students from all 50 states, and 70 countries.
A Waco Welcome is waiting for you. We've been called the friendliest city in Texas and that's saying something, because Texas is mighty friendly. Huge old oaks, crepe myrtles, rivers, a lake and rolling hills await you in our beautiful city. There is much to see and do in Waco. If you're a history buff, you can explore the frontier heritage of Texas. If you're into action and wide open spaces, we have rivers, a lake, golf courses, a disc golf course, some of the best mountain bike trails in the state, tennis courts and 35 parks. Shoppers will find plenty of antique and gift shops in our historic downtown, plus malls, gift, craft and clothing stores throughout the city. Culturally, Waco has been compared to a quilt with brightly colored patches seamed together and tightly linked. And to prove our eclectic personality, you'll find restaurants serving everything from Tex-Mex tamales to Korean kimchee. Waco's cuisine is a daily celebration of our colorful culture.
Housing Cost
The average Waco home price is $153,000, while houses range from $89,000 to $215,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 120,465. Waco covers 84.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 427 feet above sea level.
Area code: 254
Climate
Waco, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 95.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Waco is 35.81 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.56 Inches.
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