Breakfast with Elon, 2012
McGregor’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 774 in 1890, 5,321 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2010 and 3 maps from 1931 on.
- 1882McGregor is settled
McGregorTX
A town of 6,405, settled in 1882.
Population
6,405
2025 Census estimate · +18.7% since 2020
Typical home
$230K
−1.2% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
31.1
years
Jobs based here
2,711
Balanced
TownGrade
C−
#350 of 640 in TX
Is McGregor a good place to live?
McGregor grades C− overall, ranked 350th of 640 in Texas, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Natural-hazard risk is low. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $230K for a typical one and 3.5 times the Waco metro’s $66K median household income. McGregor's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 94% of U.S. towns. McGregor’s median age is 31.1 years, below both Texas’ towns (35.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). The biggest park or preserve is Launch Pad Park, at 52 acres.
What makes McGregor stand out
Where McGregor beats most towns.
How McGregor grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far McGregor is from typical.
Cost of livingC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.3 of 20; 8.3% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →HealthBaylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest 12.1 miles awayB+Open →Jobs & income$73K median household incomeCOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trails; 1% conserved landB−Open →History6 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life2.2 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 market138 days on market–Open →Who lives here24% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to McGregor: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in McGregor, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Mcgregor water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpCity of McGregor Recycling CenterWed 8 am–5 pmOpenStreetMap
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 code7665776657 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 McGregor.
McGregor carries less natural-hazard risk than most of Texas (mostly inland flooding), has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns and trades workers with Waco and other neighbors.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Very low risk in McGregor, with inland flooding at the top
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk lower than 88% of Texas towns, with expected losses of about $382 per resident a year; that rating is what its A− for hazard risk is built on.
McGregor’s FEMA risk score is 17 of 100. Since 2023, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in McGregor.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 2023
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsB−
On state tests, McGregor’s schools beat 53% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by McGregor ISD. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is McGregor H S, with 437 students.
53%of TX districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGregor ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades 2–5 | Grades 2–5 | 455 | B |
| McGregor H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 437 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthB+
Residents of McGregor are healthier than 68% of U.S. towns
McGregor beats the Texas average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 11% of McGregor adults smoke cigarettes.
68%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| McGregor | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
5 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | McGregor | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 14.3% | 16.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.2% | 6.1% |
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
12.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
73rd
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C−
McGregor’s grade for cost of living is a C−
The typical McGregor home is worth about $230,000, down 1.2% in a year, 22% below the Texas typical home.
$230KZillow home value
| McGregor | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 69% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,194 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
McGregor$230K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
138
days on market
99.8%
sale-to-list price
−1.2%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in McGregor
July afternoons average 94.9°, hotter than in 96% of U.S. towns; January nights average 36.5°.
McGregor has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in McGregor is 95°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| McGregor | 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
Winter38–61°
Spring55–77°
Summer72–94°
Fall56–79°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 15
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
About one in three of McGregor’s working residents commute to Waco
McGregor has about as many jobs (2,711) as working residents, but only 227 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 1,285 in 2013 to 2,711.
Most working residents leave McGregor for work: only 9% work in town. Since 2013, McGregor has added 1,426 jobs, to 2,711 in 2023. The top destinations are Waco (35%), Temple (4%) and Austin (4%).
9%work in town
| McGregor | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In McGregor9%
Waco35%
Temple4%
Austin4%
Woodway3%
18 mi
median commute distance
2,711
jobs based in McGregor
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 26% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
#335for trails in TX
| McGregor | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.7% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
0.7%
conserved · 98 of 14,740 acres
3.8 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amsler Park | 1 mi | 31 |
| 2. Kasting Park | 0.4 mi | 6 |
| 3. Launch Pad Park | — | 52 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 10 attractions →McLane Stadium and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around McGregor. Close and well known come first.
18 mi Stadium & arenaMcLane Stadium
20 mi MuseumTexas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
19 mi National MonumentWaco Mammoth National Monument92K visitors a year38 mi Ancient siteGault
20 mi Zoo & aquariumCameron Park Zoo
20 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 McGregor
19pages on McGregor
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of McGregor; the nearest are
McLennan Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Waco19 mi$3,660 in-state tuitionTexas A&M University-Central TexasUniversity or college · Public · Killeen32.7 mi$7,363 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 McGregor residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
Famous people from McGregor
6 notable people were born in McGregor.
R
Robert S. CalvertAmerican politician · 1891–1981R
Russ BlailockPlayer of American Football · 1902–1972About McGregor
City in Texas, United States
McGregor is a city in McLennan and Coryell counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 5,321 at the 2020 Census. McGregor lies in two counties, as well as two metropolitan areas. The McLennan County portion of the city is part of the Waco metropolitan area, while the small portion that lies in Coryell County is part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 22 sq mi
- Elevation
- 692 ft
- ZIP code
- 76657
- Area code
- 254
McGregor’s neighbors
One town shares a border with McGregor.
WacoMcGregor
How the neighbors grade
McGregor reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare McGregor with a neighbor →
Questions about McGregor
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is McGregor, TX a good place to live?
McGregor grades C− overall, better than 24% of U.S. towns and #350 of 640 in Texas. It grades B+ for health and B− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is McGregor, 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 C−.
What is McGregor, TX known for?
6 notable people were born here, including John R. Kane and Pug Cavet.