Community Profile
McLennan County is home to the City of Woodway, County of McLennan, State of Texas, located West of Waco on I-35 and midway between Dallas and Austin.
Health Care
- Total Doctors (medical) in City: 5
- Total Hospital Beds in City: 0
Media
- Local TV Stations: 4
- Papers:
- Daily: 1
- Weekly: 2
- Radio Stations: 10
- TV Cable: Yes
Churches
- Baptist
- Bible Church
- Christian Fellowship
- Church of Christ
- Lutheran
- Methodist
- Presbyterian
Recreation
- Area Lakes: 1
- Bed and Breakfast Facilities: 0
- Country Clubs: 0
- Health Centers: 1
- Hotel and Motel Rooms: 459
- Libraries: 0
- Parks: 3
- Public Golf Courses: 0
- Tennis Courts: 0
- Theaters: 1
Independent School District (ISD) Public School Expenditures
Total Expenditures: $4,032,635
| Level / Type | Schools | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | 1,041 |
| High Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Intermediate | 0 | 0 |
| Middle / Junior High | 0 | 0 |
| Private | 0 | 0 |
| Special / Head Start | 0 | 0 |
Area Universities / Colleges
- Baylor University
- McLennan County Community College
- Texas State Technical College
Available Programs
- State Industrial Job Training
- Vocational Program
City of Woodway Municipal Energy Usage
- The City of Woodway purchases natural gas from Atmos Energy. In the calendar year 2019, the City purchased a total of 1162.50 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of natural gas.
- The City of Woodway purchases electricity from Gexa Energy. In the calendar year 2019, the City purchased a total of 4,374,614 kilowatt hours.
- The City of Woodway purchases water from Woodway Utilities. In the calendar year 2019, the City purchased a total 9,542,700 gallons of water.
- The total cost of natural gas, electricity, and water purchased by the City of Woodway in the calendar year 2019 is $441,440.88.
This information is posted pursuant to the requirement of HB 3693 (Government Code 22641 (b)).
Overview
- City Zoning Body: Yes
- Master Plan: Yes
- Municipal Police: 25 (cross-trained as firefighter)
- Number on Council: 7
- Paid Firemen: 25
- Type: Council, Mayor, Manager
- Volunteers: 18
| Incentive | Available |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Zone | No |
| Freeport Exemption | No |
| Foreign Trade Zone | No |
| Industrial Foundation | No |
| Reinvestment Zone | No |
| Tax Abatement | Yes |
| Year | City Population | County Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,452 | 234,906 |
| 2000 | 8,733 | 213,517 |
| 1990 | 8,695 | 189,123 |
Tax Rates as of October 2019
| Entity | Tax Rate (Per $100 Assessed Value) |
|---|---|
| McLennan County | 0.485293 |
| Midway ISD | 1.25 |
| Special Districts (Hospital, College, etc.) | 0.147696 |
| Woodway City | 0.4500 |
| Total | 2.332989 |
Sales Tax Rates
| Entity | Tax Rate (Per $100 Assessed Value) |
|---|---|
| City | 1.5% |
| County | 0.5% |
| State | 6.25% |
| Economic Development | N/A |
| Other | N/A |