Market Overview for Lampasas Independent School District
There are 74 active listings in Lampasas Independent School District with a median list price of $420K and a median sold price of $311K.
Homes average 112 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 9 homes have sold, with 151 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $452.
About Lampasas Independent School District
Lampasas Independent School District serves approximately 3,350 students across 5 campuses primarily in Lampasas County, with extensions into Burnet, Bell, and Coryell counties. The district covers the city of Lampasas, the city of Kempner, and part of Bend. The district achieved a "Met Standard" TEA rating in 2015. LISD operates Lampasas High School (9-12), Lampasas Middle (6-8), and three elementary schools — Hanna Springs Elementary (K-5), Kline Whitis Elementary (PK-5), and Taylor Creek Elementary (PK-5).
Lampasas High School at 2716 South Highway 281 competes in UIL Class 4A. Mascot Badger; colors royal blue and white. Principal Joey McQueen. Enrollment 1,104 (2023-2024). State titles include girls golf (1951 and 1952 in 1A) and boys track (1976 in 3A).
Notable Lampasas HS alumni include Johnny "Lam" Jones — 1976 Olympic gold medalist sprinter (4x100m relay, Montreal Olympics), University of Texas football star, and the second overall pick in the 1980 NFL Draft (New York Jets) — class of 1976; Keith Null (former St. Louis Rams quarterback, class of 2003); and Al Witcher (NFL).
The city of Lampasas had a 2020 Census population of 7,291 and is the county seat of Lampasas County. The city sits along US-281 / US-183 approximately 70 miles northwest of Austin and is part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area (Fort Cavazos / formerly Fort Hood is approximately 25 miles north). Sulphur Creek runs through the south-central part of the city. Lampasas takes its name from the seven mineral springs in the area, and the annual Spring Ho Festival has been held each July since 1972 to celebrate the city's mineral-spring heritage.
Living in Lampasas Independent School District
Lampasas ISD covers most of Lampasas County (with extensions into Burnet, Bell, and Coryell counties), centered on the city of Lampasas (2020 Census population 7,291), the county seat. The district also serves Kempner and part of Bend. Lampasas sits along US-281 / US-183 approximately 70 miles northwest of Austin and is part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area, with Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) approximately 25 miles north.
Lampasas's residential character is dominated by the historic mineral-spring downtown, Sulphur Creek running through the south-central part of the city, and the surrounding Hill Country and ranchland approaching the Texas Hill Country to the south. Established neighborhoods cluster around the historic courthouse area and along Sulphur Creek; Hill Country acreage homes are common in the surrounding countryside, with Fort Cavazos commuters concentrated along US-190 and the eastern portion of the district.
Day-to-day retail centers on US-281 / US-183 inside Lampasas (anchored by H-E-B and Walmart) and the Hwy 190 / Killeen corridor to the east. Larger retail is in Killeen / Harker Heights and Temple to the northeast. Healthcare access centers on the Marble Falls medical centers (~30 miles south), Killeen / Harker Heights medical centers, and Fort Cavazos healthcare facilities.
Outdoor recreation centers on the area's mineral-spring heritage and surrounding ranchland. Hancock Springs in downtown Lampasas (one of the city's seven mineral springs) feeds a free-flowing spring-fed swimming pool. Lake Buchanan (~30 miles south) and the broader Texas Highland Lakes chain are within driving distance, plus the Hill Country wineries along Hwy 281 to the south.
Things to Do in Lampasas Independent School District
- Hancock Springs / Mineral Springs Pool: Hancock Springs in downtown Lampasas — one of the city's seven mineral springs that gave the city its name — feeds a long-running spring-fed swimming pool.
- Spring Ho Festival: Annual Spring Ho Festival held each July since 1972 to celebrate Lampasas's mineral-spring heritage; includes parades, music, and festival activities throughout downtown.
- Sulphur Creek & Downtown Lampasas: Sulphur Creek runs through the south-central part of the city. The historic Lampasas downtown along the courthouse square and Sulphur Creek hosts restaurants, antique shops, and small commercial.
- Lake Buchanan & Highland Lakes (~30 mi S): Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Texas Highland Lakes, is approximately 30 miles south of Lampasas via US-281. The full Highland Lakes chain — Buchanan, Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls — is accessible.
- Fort Cavazos & Killeen-Temple Metro (~25 mi N): Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) is approximately 25 miles north of Lampasas, with the Killeen / Harker Heights / Temple metropolitan area providing larger retail, healthcare, and entertainment.
Major Employers in Lampasas Independent School District
- Lampasas Independent School District (Education): Lampasas ISD is one of the largest employers in Lampasas County, with 5 campuses serving approximately 3,350 students.
- Fort Cavazos / Killeen-Temple metro (regional) (Federal Government / Defense): Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood, ~25 miles north) is one of the largest U.S. Army installations and a major regional employer; many Lampasas residents commute to Fort Cavazos and the surrounding Killeen-Temple metro.
- Lampasas County government (Local Government): Lampasas County's seat is in Lampasas at the historic courthouse on the downtown square.
- City of Lampasas (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, serving 7,291 residents at the 2020 Census.
- Local agriculture & ranching (Agriculture): Cattle ranching, sheep and goat operations, and small agricultural operations remain a part of the area's economic base alongside the federal-government commuter economy.
Lampasas Independent School District Schools
Lampasas ISD operates 5 campuses serving approximately 3,350 students: Hanna Springs Elementary (K-5), Kline Whitis Elementary (PK-5), Taylor Creek Elementary (PK-5), Lampasas Middle (6-8), and Lampasas HS (9-12).
School District: Lampasas ISD
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lampasas ISD?
Lampasas ISD operates 5 campuses serving approximately 3,350 students: Hanna Springs Elementary (K-5), Kline Whitis Elementary (PK-5), Taylor Creek Elementary (PK-5), Lampasas Middle (6-8), and Lampasas HS (9-12).
What cities and neighborhoods are in Lampasas ISD?
Lampasas ISD covers most of Lampasas County (with extensions into Burnet, Bell, and Coryell counties), centered on the city of Lampasas (2020 Census 7,291), the county seat. The district also serves Kempner and part of Bend.
How is Lampasas ISD rated?
Lampasas ISD achieved a 'Met Standard' TEA rating in 2015 (the most recent letter rating publicly cited on Wikipedia).
What is Lampasas High School known for?
Lampasas HS at 2716 South Highway 281 competes in UIL Class 4A. Mascot: Badger; colors royal blue and white. Principal: Joey McQueen. Notable alumni include Johnny 'Lam' Jones (1976 Olympic gold medalist sprinter, 4x100m relay; #2 overall pick 1980 NFL Draft to NY Jets; class of 1976), Keith Null (former St. Louis Rams QB, class of 2003), and Al Witcher. State titles include girls golf (1951, 1952 in 1A) and boys track (1976 in 3A).
What is Lampasas known for?
Lampasas is the county seat of Lampasas County, approximately 70 miles northwest of Austin in the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area. The city takes its name from the seven mineral springs in the area; Hancock Springs feeds a long-running spring-fed swimming pool, and the annual Spring Ho Festival (held each July since 1972) celebrates the mineral-spring heritage. Sulphur Creek runs through the south-central part of the city.
Is Lampasas part of the Fort Cavazos / Killeen metro?
Yes. Lampasas is part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area, with Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) approximately 25 miles north. Many Lampasas residents commute to Fort Cavazos and the surrounding Killeen-Harker Heights metro.
