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In McLennan County, the McLennan County Veterans Service Office in Waco handles claims; contact it before traveling to confirm its location, hours and appointment. An accredited VSO representative can help with claims at no cost, but confirm availability with the office. You can also request free claims help through Texas Veterans Commission statewide appointments, VFW’s accredited online intake or listed Texas service contact, and AMVETS National Service Department, where membership is not required. The PVA Veterans Benefits Department can help locate a national service office; it is a referral contact, not a claim of individual accreditation. The Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Waco VA Regional Benefit Office are each 4 miles away in a straight line from the county center. Vietnam era only is the largest service era, at about 3,770, give or take 342; Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served.
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2010 LaSalle Ave, Waco, TX 76706Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.
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2025 VCSO Directory (opens in a new tab) · McLennan County VSO service information (opens in a new tab)
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 14,600, give or take 1,020 civilian veterans in McLennan County.
By ACS estimates, McLennan County has the 19th largest veteran population among Texas's 254 counties.
| Measure | McLennan County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 41 percent above the Texas share; above the national share. | 36 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 22 percent above the Texas share; above the national share. | 19 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in McLennan County number about 3,570, give or take 329; their 25 percent share is above Texas's 20 percent.
Veterans under 35 in McLennan County number about 1,830, give or take 502; their 13 percent share is above Texas's 11 percent.
McLennan County has about 1,630, give or take 397 women veterans, making up 11 percent of its veterans compared with 12 percent in Texas.
| Measure | McLennan County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $54,237 ± $4,762 | $58,337 ± $490 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $34,162 ± $1,112 | $39,496 ± $171 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 7.3% ± 1.8 points | 7.0% ± 0.2 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 34.9% ± 3.3 points | 31.1% ± 0.4 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 74.6% ± 3.6 points | 75.0% ± 0.5 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 4.1% ± 2.7 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.4% ± 1.4 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 25.0% ± 3.4 points | 34.4% ± 0.4 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 15,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 16,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 7,144 veterans in McLennan County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,134 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 695 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 816 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,247 |
| 100 percent | 2,252 |
FY2019: 5,430 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,714.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 495 VA-backed home loans out of 4,509 home loans made in McLennan County (11.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $375,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 3,770, give or take 342) and post-9/11 only (about 3,660, give or take 724).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $229.8 million in compensation and pension spending and about $147.5 million in medical care spending in McLennan County for FY2025.
Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711-1329
New-patient wait for mental health: 8 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 35 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 4 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Temple VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
4501 South General Bruce Drive, Suite 75, Temple, TX 76502-1466
New-patient wait for primary care: 52 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 34 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Killeen Heights Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
302 Millers Crossing, Suite 4, Harker Heights, TX 76548
about 43 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Waco VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
701 Clay Avenue, One Veterans Plaza, Waco, TX 76799
about 4 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to McLennan County is Olin E. Teague Veterans' Center (opens in a new tab) in Temple, TX, about 34 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to McLennan County is Arlington Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Pantego, TX, about 80 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Waco RO (station 349) and Houston RO (station 362); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211
214-467-3374
About 82 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen (opens in a new tab)
11463 S Hwy 195 Killeen, TX 76542
254-616-1770
About 48.9 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Waco/McLennan County CoC counted 14 veterans experiencing homelessness (9 sheltered, 5 unsheltered).
TX-604 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 16 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 800-423-2111. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in McLennan County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
Qualifying Texas veterans rated 100 percent or paid at that rate through individual unemployability receive a full residence homestead property tax exemption.
Texas offers eligible spouses and dependents of veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total up to 150 credit hours of tuition exemption.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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