The amenities that we have in our town are endless. At first glance, you may not see it; but take a minute to look a little further and see for yourself why so many choose to make Temple, Texas their home. 

Healthcare
Temple boasts top of the line healthcare; in fact people travel from all over the state to be treated in Temple by Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas. This system employs over 34,000 people with 43 hospitals, 500 patient care sites, and 400 active physicians. McLane Children’s Hospital Scott & White has new pediatric specialty services and equipment as well as an expanded surgery department, intensive care, and pediatric emergency department. That means no child has to travel long distances to access expert treatment, even when facing complex medical conditions and surgeries.

K-12 Education
With six K-12 school districts in and around Temple, ranging from the large to the small, all educational desires and needs of your family can be met through our local system of schools. Interested in a private education? Not a problem! Temple also features several private schools throughout the community that can provide a unique educational experience for your children. Click here for more information about K-12 education in Temple.

Higher Education
Not only does Temple boast an acclaimed community college system that is fully integrated into surrounding school districts and businesses, there are also several four-year higher education institutions where students can earn their bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or even their doctorate. Click here for more information about our higher education institutions.

Parks, Leisure, Entertainment, & Recreation
In all corners of the city, you can find parks, both big and small, that will cater to every need and desire. From traditional parks and playscapes with jogging and biking trails, to the more unique venues like skate parks, Temple has something for everyone. Don’t believe us? There are water parks, parks with pools, tennis, golf, disc golf, playgrounds, softball, baseball, and soccer fields, basketball courts, picnic pavilions and fitness centers, just to name a few! Looking for entertainment? From venues that provide food and live music, to the many festivals downtown, to the ever-expanding food truck scene, to the Cultural Activities Center that hosts countless events throughout the year, to the Frank W. Mayborn Center that hosts plays, productions and community events, there is always something going on.

Workplace
Temple has an impressive and diverse portfolio of both existing and expanding businesses in the area – and we’re not just talking about healthcare! Though Baylor Scott & White does employ over 8,000 individuals in Temple alone, our amazing Veterans Health Care System also employs over 3,000 people, and the Sprint/Nextel Corporation employs 1,000 locally. Other major employers include: McLane Group L.P., Walmart Distribution, Pactiv Corporation, HEB Distribution, McLane Company, Acer America Corporation, Texas Hydraulics, Wilsonart International, BNSF Railway, Fikes Wholesale, and many, many more.

Temple is located in the heart of the triangle created between Dallas, Austin, and Houston. At the Temple Chamber of Commerce, we believe in “leading business to lead our community by preserving, protecting and promoting a business friendly environment, free of obstacles to growth and development.” Truly, there is not a friendlier, more welcoming city to live in that gives one a warm, hometown feeling, but still provides all the amenities you could want.

Still not sure?
Come to Temple and see for yourself why this is such a great place to live, work, play, pray, and call home.