Where is Belton, Texas, USA?

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Where is Belton Located? - Belton is a city located in the Bell County of Texas, United States. Belton lies between 41.4803791 Degrees North latitudes and 71.5225598 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Belton, Texas

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Where is Belton Located?

Belton is a city located in the Bell County of Texas, United States. Belton lies between 41.4803791 Degrees North latitudes and 71.5225598 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Belton city is 23054 people and the city has a total area of 20.22 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Belton, Texas Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBelton
CountyBell County
StateTexas
State CapitalAustin
CountryUnited States
US RegionSouth
Latitude31.0560°N
Longitude97.4645°W
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Land Area21.0 sq mi
Water Area0.3 sq mi
Total Area21.3 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)22,518
Population DensityApproximately 1,072 per sq mi
ZIP Codes76513
Area Code254
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC-6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code48-07132
Congressional DistrictTexas's 31st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Belton, Texas

  • Temple, Texas - 9 mi East
  • Morgan's Point Resort, Texas - 7 mi South
  • Nolanville, Texas - 13 mi Southwest
  • Harker Heights, Texas - 15 mi Southwest
  • Killeen, Texas - 18 mi Southwest
  • Salado, Texas - 11 mi South
  • Little River-Academy, Texas - 12 mi East
  • Gatesville, Texas - 33 mi West
  • Georgetown, Texas - 38 mi South
  • Waco, Texas - 45 mi Northeast

Belton, Texas Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January61392.2
April79573.2
July96742.0
October82594.0
Annual805835.4
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHumid Subtropical (Köppen Cfa)
Annual RainfallApproximately 35 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 230 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskModerate - Severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes
SnowfallRare (less than 1 inch annually)

Driving Distances from Belton, Texas

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
TempleTexas912 min
Morgan's Point ResortTexas710 min
SaladoTexas1115 min
Little River-AcademyTexas1216 min
NolanvilleTexas1318 min
Harker HeightsTexas1520 min
KilleenTexas1825 min
GatesvilleTexas3340 min
GeorgetownTexas3840 min
WacoTexas4550 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Belton, Texas

TransportationDetails
Airport NameKilleen Regional Airport
IATA CodeGRK
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 35, U.S. Highway 190, Loop 121, FM 436
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Temple
Local Bus/Transit ServiceHill Country Transit District (The HOP)
  • Interstate 35 - Primary north-south interstate connecting Belton with Austin, Waco, Dallas and San Antonio.
  • U.S. Highway 190 - Major east-west route linking Belton with Killeen, Copperas Cove and central Texas.
  • Loop 121 - Provides convenient access to downtown Belton, residential neighborhoods and Interstate 35.
  • FM 436 - Connects the city with Belton Lake, recreational areas and nearby rural communities.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Belton, Texas

LandmarkType
Bell County CourthouseHistoric Courthouse
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation AreaRecreation Area
Yettie Polk ParkCity Park
Confederate ParkCommunity Park
Bell County MuseumMuseum
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor CampusHistoric University Campus
Nolan Creek Hike and Bike TrailNature Trail
Summer Fun Water ParkWater Park
Belton LakeLake
Stillhouse Hollow LakeReservoir

Colleges and Universities in Belton, Texas

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, nursing and education
Temple CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
Texas A&M University-Central TexasPublicUniversityMilitary-friendly higher education
Central Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical programs
Texas State Technical College - East Williamson CountyPublicTechnical CollegeTechnical and workforce training
Baylor UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch and professional studies

Waterbodies in Belton, Texas

Belton Lake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Nolan Creek, Leon River, Lampasas River, Little River, Salado Creek, Cowhouse Creek, Lake Waco, Brazos River.

Golf Courses in Belton, Texas

Belton Lake Golf Course, Mill Creek Golf Club, Stonetree Golf Club, Sammons Golf Course, Wildflower Country Club, White Bluff Resort New Course, White Bluff Resort Old Course, Cottonwood Creek Golf Course.

Belton, Texas - Key Historical Facts

  • Belton was founded in 1850 and became the county seat of Bell County shortly afterward.
  • The city's early economy was built on agriculture, cattle ranching and trade, supported by its location along important transportation routes.
  • The arrival of the railroad in the late nineteenth century encouraged commercial growth and strengthened Belton's regional importance.
  • The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, established in 1845 and relocated to Belton in 1886, has been a major educational institution in the city for more than a century.
  • Construction of Belton Lake in the 1950s provided flood control, water supply and recreational opportunities that contributed to regional development.
  • Today, Belton is recognized for its historic downtown, higher education, outdoor recreation and its role within the growing Killeen-Temple metropolitan area.

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