Copperas Cove, Texas
City · Population 39,627 · #92 in Texas
About Copperas Cove
Set in the central part of Texas, Copperas Cove is a thriving city counting 39,627 people who proudly call it home.
Copperas Cove holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18.03 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,198 residents per square mile.
📰 Copperas Cove News Today
- Cove remains under water restrictions; no school; water available at library The Killeen Daily Herald · Aug 18
- Copperas Cove declares local disaster amid water emergency; classes canceled again KWTX · Aug 18
- 'It was definitely unexpected' | Copperas Cove water emergency disrupts businesses, schools as residents report losing service KCENTV.com · Aug 17
- Texas Values donates over 600 Ten Commandments posters to Copperas Cove ISD Temple Daily Telegram · Aug 18
- Cove declares disaster with water issues - KWKT KWKT - FOX 44 · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Copperas Cove Unique
- The only place in America named Copperas Cove — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 39,627.
- Easy reach of Killeen (11 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Copperas Cove
- Applebee's — american
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Always Ready DFAC
- Giovanni's — italian
- McAlister's Deli — sandwich
- Seoul Garden — korean
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Copperas Cove
- Cedar Grove Park reviews ★
- Copperas Cove City Park reviews ★
- Heritage Park reviews ★
- High Chapparal Park reviews ★
- Highland Park reviews ★
- Kate Street Park reviews ★
- Ogletree Gap Preserve reviews ★
- South Park reviews ★
- West Fort Hood Softball Field reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Copperas Cove
- C R CLEMENTS/HOLLIE PARSONS EL
- COPPERAS COVE H S
- COPPERAS COVE J H
- CROSSROADS H S
- FAIRVIEW/MISS JEWELL EL
- HETTIE HALSTEAD EL
- HOUSE CREEK EL
- J L WILLIAMS/LOVETT LEDGER EL
- MAE STEVENS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
- MARTIN WALKER EL
- PRIORITY CHARTER SCHOOLS COPPERAS COVE
- S C LEE J H
- TAYLOR CREEK EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)39,627
Rank in state#92 of 1,224
Land area18.03 sq mi
Density2,198/sq mi
Coordinates31.1196, -97.9144