The Town FilesChina Spring, Texas
Community in McLennan County · population 1,436 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,400
- Household income
- $70,792
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 32.4
China Spring is a community of 1,436 people in McLennan County, Texas. The median home is worth $248,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 98% of Texas towns, more upscale than 82% of Texas towns.
How China Spring ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in China Spring is worth $248,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $70,792, which is more affordable than 29% of Texas towns. 76.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | China Spring | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $70,792 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 76.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in China Spring
| People | China Spring | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in China Spring
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 36.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 115 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of China Spring since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 6, 1973 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 26, 2023.
Severe weather in McLennan County since 1996
McLennan County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in McLennan County
McLennan County had 122,697 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,387 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in China Spring itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in China Spring
4 public schools with 1,917 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA SPRING H S | 9-12 | 941 | 14.0 |
| CHINA SPRING MIDDLE | 7-8 | 505 | 16.3 |
| CHINA SPRING PRI | PK-1 | 462 | 15.9 |
| TAG | 9-12 | 9 | 4.5 |
Towns near China Spring
- Gholson, TX5.5 mi · 1,250 people · home $148,800
- Willow Grove, TX6.2 mi · 2,082 people · home $269,600
- Waco, TX9.3 mi · 138,486 people · home $221,700
- Valley Mills, TX9.9 mi · 1,229 people · home $176,200
- Woodway, TX11.3 mi · 9,383 people · home $370,500
- Crawford, TX11.4 mi · 887 people · home $238,600
- Lacy-Lakeview, TX11.8 mi · 6,988 people · home $160,600
- Beverly Hills, TX12.4 mi · 1,878 people · home $156,700
China Spring questions
Is China Spring, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, China Spring scores better for retirees than 52% of Texas towns and quieter than 69%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in China Spring?
The median owner-occupied home in China Spring is valued at $248,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,792, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in China Spring?
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does China Spring get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of China Spring since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 6, 1973. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)