HewittTX
A town of 16,432, settled in 1883. Public schools that outperform most of Texas.
What makes Hewitt stand out
The 3 things Hewitt does most differently from other towns.
Hewitt has grown 18.3% since 2010
13,549 people in 2010; 16,432 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Hewitt’s report card
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The data
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Hewitt’s public schools outperform 91% of Texas districts
The public schools Hewitt’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 91% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill El | PK–5 | 680 | Not graded |
| Castleman Creek El | PK–5 | 570 | B+ |
| Hewitt El | PK–5 | 511 | B+ |
| Spring Valley El | PK–5 | 476 | B+ |
| Midway Middle | 6–8 | 1,112 | A |
Most working residents commute out of Hewitt
Most working residents leave Hewitt for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Waco (49%), Austin (4%) and Temple (4%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Hewitt beats the Texas average on 9 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Hewitt | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 10.8% | 19.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.2% | 12.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 6.1% |
0.9% of Hewitt is conserved land
1.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| 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 |
A typical Hewitt home is worth about $300K
The typical Hewitt home is worth about $300,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Texas typical home.
Typical home value
Mild winters, hot summers
Hewitt has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
Less crime per resident than 56% of U.S. towns
Hewitt reports less crime per resident than 56% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
97% of working residents leave Hewitt for work
Where Hewitt’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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.
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- Established
- 1883
- Population
- 16,026
- Area
- 7.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 646 ft
- ZIP code
- 76643
- Area code
- 254
Hewitt’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Hewitt.