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About Riesel
City in Texas, United StatesRiesel is a city in McLennan County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,062 at the 2020 census, a slight increase from the 1,007 people who lived in Riesel at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waco Metropolitan statistical area.
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Housing in Riesel
The typical Riesel home is worth about $264,000, about the same as a year ago, 12% below the Texas typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Riesel
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Riesel's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Riesel
Full picture →Most working residents leave Riesel for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Waco (35%), Austin (5%) and Temple (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Riesel
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Texas
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Riesel
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Riesel
Full climate →Riesel has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Riesel
All Riesel schools →School Grade C
The public schools Riesel’s kids attend trail 67% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
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.
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