College Station, Texas

College Station, Texas is a city located in Brazos County, and is situated in East Texas. The city is centrally located in the heart of Texas, approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States. It is 95 miles north of Houston, 166 miles northeast of San Antonio and 169 miles south of Dallas. It is 104 miles east of Austin, the state capital of Texas. 75% of the Texas and Louisiana populations (13.1 million people) live within 3.5 driving hours of College Station. The population estimate as of January 2005 is 80,254. College Station boasts many of the amenities of a large city while maintaining a small town atmosphere.

Geography and Climate

College Station is located at 30°36'5" North, 96°18'52" West (30.601433, -96.314464){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 104.4 km² (40.3 mi²). 104.3 km² (40.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Area Lakes cover 180,000 acres (728 km²) and include Lake Somerville, Lake Conroe, Gibbons Creek Reservoir, Lake Limestone, Lake Bryan and many others.

Related Topics:
Lake Somerville - Lake Conroe - Gibbons Creek Reservoir - Lake Limestone

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The local climate is subtropical and temperate and winters are mild with periods of low temperature usually lasting less than two months. Snow and ice are extremely rare. Summers are warm and hot with occasional showers being the only real variation in weather.

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• Average annual rainfall: 39 inches (1 m)
• Average elevation: 367 feet (112 m) above sea level
• Average Temperature: 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius)
• Agricultural Resources: Cattle, corn, cotton, eggs, hay, sorghum
• Mineral Resources: Sand, gravel, lignite, gas, oil