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Temple, Texas

       
Total population 54,984 Average January/July temperatures 44.8° / 84.5°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 36.43 in. /yr.
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Temple, Texas

This city was founded by railroad companies as a stopping point for parts and to service trains.

Climate
Temple is typically very hot.
Cultural Attractions
The Temple Civic Theater was established in 1965.
Fun Fact
The city has had several nicknames, including Mudville, Tangle Foot, and Ratsville.
Geography
The city is north of Austin next to Belton Lake.
Recreation
Belton and Stillhouse Hollow lakes are nearby, as well as a few golf courses.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 57.63 ° / 31.92 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 96.9 ° / 72.04 °
Precipitation (?) 36.43 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 36 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 122
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 117
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $43375.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $37926
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 7
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 3
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 17
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 5
Number of libraries within the county (?) 9
Number of museums within the county (?) 4
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 2
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 54,984
Population density (?) 843 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 40.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 14,668 people
Education (?) 27 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 13
Number of clinics within the county (?) 53
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 17
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