The Town FilesLittle River-Academy, Texas
City in Bell County · population 1,992 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,300
- Household income
- $75,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 32.7
Little River-Academy is a city of 1,992 people in Bell County, Texas. The median home is worth $183,300, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Texas towns, better for families than 80% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 77% of Texas towns.
How Little River-Academy 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 Little River-Academy is worth $183,300, close to the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $75,563, which is more affordable than 69% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,463 a month. 79.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Little River-Academy | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,463 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $75,563 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 79.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Little River-Academy
| People | Little River-Academy | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 36.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Little River-Academy
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 35.7°F. About 37.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 118 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Little River-Academy since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 14, 1990 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 23, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 93 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 19, 1996.
Severe weather in Bell County since 1996
Bell County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Bell County
Bell County had 129,627 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,107 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Little River-Academy itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Little River-Academy
5 public schools with 1,814 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY EL | 1-5 | 702 | 17.6 |
| ACADEMY H S | 9-12 | 539 | 13.1 |
| ACADEMY J H | 6-8 | 401 | 16.7 |
| ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-K | 172 | 17.2 |
| BELL COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | 7-12 | — | — |
Towns near Little River-Academy
- Holland, TX7.0 mi · 1,075 people · home $175,500
- Rogers, TX7.7 mi · 1,113 people · home $97,400
- Temple, TX9.1 mi · 82,073 people · home $239,000
- Belton, TX9.4 mi · 23,054 people · home $258,700
- Salado, TX10.9 mi · 2,394 people · home $445,900
- Bartlett, TX13.7 mi · 1,633 people · home $218,900
- Morgan's Point Resort, TX13.8 mi · 4,636 people · home $245,100
- Pendleton, TX15.0 mi · 845 people · home $268,200
Little River-Academy questions
Is Little River-Academy, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Little River-Academy scores better for retirees than 47% of Texas towns and quieter than 46%. 10.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Little River-Academy?
The median owner-occupied home in Little River-Academy is valued at $183,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,563, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,463 a month.
What is the weather like in Little River-Academy?
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 35.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Little River-Academy get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Little River-Academy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 14, 1990. 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)