Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 12 min6:24 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 6 min7:23 am – 5:29 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,883 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.00 householdsSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting0.0% unemployment rate21% of adults are in the labour force, 592 employedMain industries: education and health care 54%, retail 16%, hospitality, food and recreation 13%Average commute 11 minutes26% drive alone, 41% walk or cycle, 33% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateMcLennan County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Very HighTornado Relatively HighCold wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality47% of days had good air in 2025170 of 365 days measured192 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 51, worst day 142main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, McLennan County monitors, TX
Drinking waterCity of Wacoserves 146,241 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
