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Copperas Cove, Texas

Introduction to Copperas Cove, Texas

Copperas Cove, Texas, in Coryell county, is 10 miles W of Killeen, Texas and 60 miles N of Austin, Texas. The city is included in the Killeen- Temple metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 29,592 people lived in Copperas Cove.

Copperas Cove History

Copperas Cove was a small rural community in the 1870s. Originally, residents wanted to name the city "Cove," but the postal authorities rejected the name as there was already another city of the same name in Texas. As a result, the community was named Coperas Cove because of the mineral taste of the water in a local spring. The post office of the city was established in March of 1879. The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway first entered the area in 1882. The spelling of the city’s name was formally changed in 1901.

Copperas Cove and nearby Attractions

  • Ogletree Gap Park
  • Topsy Exotic Ranch and Drive-Through Safari
  • Fourth Infantry Division Museum
  • Keystone Square Museum
  • Mother Neff State Park
  • 1st Cavalry Division Museum

Things To Do In Copperas Cove

During your stay in Copperas Cove, you can enjoy the Topsy Exotic Ranch and Drive Through Safari. Hiking can be enjoyed at the Chisholm Trail. Heritage Park, Copperas Hill Estates Park, Copperas Cove City Park and Highland Park offer facilities for various recreational activities. Golfers can spend their leisure hours at the Copperas Cove Municipal Golf Course. The city also hosts several recreational events and festivals every year. Among these are the Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival and the Rabbit Fest.

Copperas Cove Transportation

Robert Gray AAF Airport is nearby.

Copperas Cove Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are provided by Central Texas College, Austin Community College and the University of Mary Hardin- Baylor.

High Points

Copperas Cove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Copperas Cove Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Copperas Cove, TX

Comparing Copperas Cove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population88
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men14
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better47
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work37
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime65
Low Violent Crime65

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