Hewitt, TX, USA, 2008
Hewitt’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 569 in 1970, 16,026 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1957 on.
- 1883Hewitt is settled
HewittTX
A town of 16,754, settled in 1883. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
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Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Population
16,754
2025 Census estimate · +4.5% since 2020
Typical home
$295K
−0.2% in a year
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
38.0
years
Jobs based here
2,838
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#108 of 640 in TX
Is Hewitt a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Hewitt grades B overall, 108th among Texas's 640 graded towns. Its schools outperform 88% of the state's and it is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns. What holds it back is price: homes are expensive, about $295K for a typical one and 4.5 times the Waco metro’s $66K median household income. Hewitt’s average trip to work is 20 minutes, below both Texas’ towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). The biggest park or preserve is Warren Park, at 42 acres.
What makes Hewitt stand out
Where Hewitt beats most towns.
A growing town
Hewitt has grown 24% since 2010
13,549 counted in 2010 and 16,026 in 2020; an estimated 16,754 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Hewitt grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Hewitt is from typical.
Cost of livingDOpen →SchoolsAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthAscension Providence 4.4 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & income$84K median household income; 2,838 jobs based hereB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.9 of 20; 2.4% of households have no car; 0.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SafetyBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 1% conserved landCOpen →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life2.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 96° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market$295K typical home, down 0.2% in a year; 25 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 38.0; 36% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hewitt: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hewitt, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Hewitt water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMcLennan County Early Voting ClerkMcLennan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7664376643 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hewitt.
Hewitt fares better on crime within Texas than nationally, has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns and pairs an A for schools with high home prices.
SchoolsA
Hewitt’s grade for schools is an A
Its A for schools comes with a D for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $295K.
Its public schools are run by Midway ISD. One of its 5 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
88%of TX districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,112 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
Hewitt’s grade for health is an A−
15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Hewitt. Hewitt beats the Texas average on 14 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 10% of adults smoke cigarettes in Hewitt.
75%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Hewitt | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 37% | 35% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 18% | 8.1% |
31 measures vs. Texas
14 better14 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Hewitt | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.8% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.9% | 19.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 6.1% |
Ascension Providence
4.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
80th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About half of Hewitt’s working residents commute to Waco
The average commute for its 7,907 working residents takes 20 minutes, against 26.7 across Texas.
Most working residents leave Hewitt for work: only 3% work in town. 4.8% of Hewitt residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Waco (49%), Austin (4%) and Temple (4%).
3%work in town
| Hewitt | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $84,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Hewitt3%
Waco49%
Austin4%
Temple4%
Woodway4%
8 mi
median commute distance
2,838
jobs based in Hewitt
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 34% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
#273for trails in TX
| Hewitt | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
0.9%
conserved · 40 of 4,396 acres
1.9 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Warren Park | 0.8 mi | 42 |
| 2. Hewitt Park | 0.6 mi | 35 |
| 3. Chambers creek park | — | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Hewitt, expect mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons average 95°, hotter than in 96% of U.S. towns; January nights average 37°.
Hewitt has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Hewitt is 95°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| Hewitt | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 95°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 37°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring55–77°
Summer72–94°
Fall57–79°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 9
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Hewitt
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 22 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hewitt.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
22
paid flood claims since 1979
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Older than Texas overall
People 65 and older are 19% of residents (13% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 19% of residents (24% statewide). Hewitt has grown 4.5% since 2020, to 16,754 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 37% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Texas.
38median age · TX 35.6
| Hewitt | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 23% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 19% | 14% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 25% | 26% | 22% |
| Median age | 38 years | 35.8 years | 40.5 years |
HewittTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school20%
Some college27%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.4 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Hewitt | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.2% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.1% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.8% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.3% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.3% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.2% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.7% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.9% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.7% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.9% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.4% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.1% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
SafetyB
Hewitt reports less crime per resident than 55% of U.S. towns
At 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 68% of Texas’s graded towns.
55%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hewitt1.5
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hewitt9
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
55th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
68th
percentile among TX towns
26
violent crimes reported in 2025
153
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade D
Hewitt’s grade for cost of living is a D
Hewitt’s median rent is $1,538 a month.
$295KZillow home value
| Hewitt | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,538 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 69% | 73% |
Typical home value
Hewitt$295K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
25
days on market
98.3%
sale-to-list price
−0.2%
value change, 1 year
21
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 7 attractions →McLane Stadium and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hewitt. Close and well known come first.
6 mi Stadium & arenaMcLane Stadium
8 mi MuseumTexas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
10 mi National MonumentWaco Mammoth National Monument92K visitors a year
9 mi Zoo & aquariumCameron Park Zoo
8 mi MuseumMayborn Museum ComplexSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
McLane Stadium: Djyueng, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Waco Mammoth National Monument: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Cameron Park Zoo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Mayborn Museum Complex: User:Aboxorocks, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hewitt
20pages on Hewitt
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 88% of TX districts · 5 schoolsSafetyB1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than TX on 14 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$295K typical home · down 0.2% in a yearWork & commuteB+$84K median household income · 2,838 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Hewitt
Baylor UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Waco7.9 mi$58,100 tuitionMcLennan Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Waco9.6 mi$3,660 in-state tuitionTexas State Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Waco14.5 mi$7,212 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Hewitt residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Hewitt for work
Where Hewitt’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,838jobs based in Hewitt
3%of working residents work in town
8 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Hewitt
City in Texas, United States
Hewitt is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. The population was 16,026 at the 2020 census, making it the second largest city in the county. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1883
- Area
- 7.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 646 ft
- ZIP code
- 76643
- Area code
- 254
Hewitt’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Hewitt.
WacoRobinsonHewitt
How the neighbors grade
Questions about Hewitt
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hewitt, TX a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Hewitt grades B overall, better than 64% of U.S. towns and #108 of 640 in Texas. It grades A− for health, B for safety and A for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Hewitt, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.