Bartlett is a city in Bell and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,633 at the 2020 census. Bartlett lies in two counties as well as two metropolitan areas. The Bell County portion of the city is part of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Williamson County portion is part of the Austin–Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area. Known for its late nineteenth and early twentieth century architecture, Bartlett was the site for the filming of movies including The Stars Fell on Henrietta and The Newton Boys, as well as the NBC television drama Revolution.

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Town numbers

ZIP code76511

Area code254

Living in Bartlett

Housing in Bartlett

$222K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bartlett home is worth about $222,000, about the same as a year ago, 26% below the Texas typical home.

Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Bartlett

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Bartlett's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Bartlett 0

Texas 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Bartlett 0

Texas 18.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Bartlett

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Most working residents leave Bartlett for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Austin (13%), Georgetown (8%) and Round Rock (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Austin

13%

Georgetown

Round Rock

Temple

1%Work in townlive and work in Bartlett 28 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 256Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bartlett →

Health in Bartlett

Health Grade C

Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Texas

6better than TX·8worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

14.1%Fewer binge drinkersTX 17% · better 64.1%More adults screened for colon cancerTX 57.9% · better 7.5%More adults who have had cancerTX 6.1% · worse

Care nearby

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -TaylorTaylor · 14 mi · ER · rural critical access

Lone Star Circle of Care at TaylorTaylor · 15.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bartlett · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bartlett →

Natural hazards in Bartlett

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Bartlett flood?paid flood claims since 2016 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Bartlett

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bartlett →

Climate in Bartlett

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Bartlett has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 39°Winter

78° / 56°Spring

95° / 72°Summer

81° / 57°Fall

How much snow does Bartlett get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 22, with the last in spring around Mar 5.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bartlett →

Schools in Bartlett

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D⁻

School Grade D-

The public schools Bartlett’s kids attend trail 96% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictBARTLETT ISDSchools1

Bartlett Schools DOther · Grades PK–12 · 393 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.