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Temple, Texas

Introduction to Temple, Texas

Temple, Texas, in Bell county, is 62 miles NE of Austin, Texas. The city is in the Killeen - Temple area. There are 54,514 residents in Temple.

Temple History

Temple was originally founded in 1881 as a railroad town. It was named Temple Junction in honor of Bernard Moore Temple who worked as a civil engineer and former surveyor at the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company. In fact, it was the same company that founded the town. The area had a post office in January 1881, and its name was shortened to Temple around that time. The town was incorporated in 1882.

Temple and nearby Attractions

  • Railroad and Heritage Museum
  • Czech Heritage Museum
  • Temple Lake Park
  • Temple Symphony Orchestra
  • Mother Neff Park
  • Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center

Things To Do In Temple

Temple's surroundings are breathtaking. There is lush green prairie land and gorgeous woods that give way to the beautiful Lake Belton. Such diverse landscape also provides a perfect habitat for various species of wildlife. Lake Belton is a very popular spot for fishing tournaments, water sports, picnics, camping, or simply relaxation. Moreover, the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area offers facilities like a water slide, jet skis, paddle boats, cabins, and a rustic lodge. Miller Springs Nature Center provides facilities for rock climbers, hikers, bird watchers, and photographers.

Temple Transportation

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Temple Higher Education

Temple College is the local college. Others in the neighborhood include University of Mary Hardin, Central Texas College, and Baylor University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Temple Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Temple Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Temple, TX

Comparing Temple 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
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty46
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime43

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