Austin: Community & Culture
Community life in Austin is shaped by 27 libraries, 635 congregations, and 156 cultural organizations.
- 0.6 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Texas 0.9/1K).
- 1.6 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Texas 1.1/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Austin History Center Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 810 Guadalupe St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (512) 974-7480 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 78701 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3068 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 27 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
SOUTH AUSTIN ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
NORTH AUSTIN ROTARY FOUNDATION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXAS
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
ROTARY CLUB OF CEDAR PARK YOUTH SERVICES FUND INC
COSMOPOLITAN ROTARY CLUB OF AUSTIN FOUNDATION
UNIVERSITY MASONIC LODGE FOUNDATION
DESCENDING EAGLES
DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS FOUNDATION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
AUSTIN MASONIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
CEDAR CREEK EAGLES YOUTH SPORTS ASS OCIATION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
| Churches · Total count | 635 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Good, Isham Jones, Homestead
1918 State Office Building and 1933 State Highway Building
Administration Building
All Saints' Chapel
Anderson Stadium
Arnold Bakery
Austin Central Fire Station #1
Austin Central Library
Austin Daily Tribune Building
Austin Fire Drill Tower
Austin Public Library
Austin US Courthouse
Aynesworth-Wright House
Bailetti House
Baker School
Barnes, Charles W., House
Barr, William Braxton, House
Barton Springs Archeological and Historical District
Battle Hall
Batts, Judge Robert Lynn, House
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 51 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 156 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN TEXAS
TEXAS 4-H
NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB
MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE INC
SOUTH AUSTIN OPTIMIST CLUB
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
FOUNDATION FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL TEXAS
SOUTHERN PAWS NORTHERN HEARTS ANIMAL RESCUE INC
TEXAS 4-H
AUSTIN PET FOOD BANK
TEXAS 4-H
MEALS ON WHEELS TEXAS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
GIRL SCOUTS OF CENTRAL TEXAS INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN
UNITED WAY FOR GREATER AUSTIN
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS
UNITED WAYS OF TEXAS INC
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL TEXAS INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | AUSTIN YOUNG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 8,964 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Austin+TX |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=78737 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=78737 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=78737 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=78737 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 56 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 48 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 7 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Neill-Cochran House Museum
Texas Military Forces Museum
Harry Ransom Center
Elisabet Ney Museum
Texas Memorial Museum
Elisabet Ney Museum
Charles Moore House
Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports
Texas State History Museum
Blanton Museum of Art
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum
Laguna Gloria Art Museum
Capitol Complex Visitor Center
Austin Public Library - Austin History Center
German Texans Heritage Society
Attractions (13)
Neill-Cochran House Museum
Harry Ransom Center
Texas Military Forces Museum
Elisabet Ney Museum
Texas Memorial Museum
Elisabet Ney Museum
Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports
Texas State History Museum
Blanton Museum of Art
Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum
Laguna Gloria Art Museum
The Thinkery
George Washington Carver Museum
Other
Organizations (31)
TEXAS HERITAGE SONG WRITERS
EL CAMINO REAL DE LOS TEJASNATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL ASSOCIATION
WIRELESS HISTORY FOUNDATION
PRECURSORS INC
FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS STATE CEMETARY INC
TEJANO GENEALOGY SOCIETY OF AUSTIN
UCCELLI COLLECTIVE
HERITAGE PRESERVE FOUNDATION INC
FRIENDS OF THE TEXAS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL
JOURDAN BACHMAN PIONEER FARMS FOUNDATION INC
FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC MILLET OPERA HOUSE
MID TEX MOD CHAPTER OF DOCOMOMO US
AUSTIN WOMANS CLUB
W H PASSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA IN TEXAS
CAPITAL AREA STATUES INC
BARTON SPRINGS HERITAGE ASSOCIATION INC
CHARLES W MOORE FOUNDATION INC
HISTORIC BRIDGE FOUNDATION INC
TEXAS CZECH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PRESERVATION AUSTIN
TEXAS DANCE HALL PRESERVATION INC
LONE STAR MASONIC TEMPLE PRESERVATION SOCIETY
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN PARKS LLC
PANHANDLE PLAINS ARCHEOLOGICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
TEXAS HOCKEY HISTORY SOCIETY
GOVERNING TEXAS HISTORY PROJECT
TEXAS HISTORY TRUST
MACHINE-BUILT ARCHITECTURE CONSERVANCY
PETE HUGHES MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
+ 1 more
Clubs (15)
RACEWALK FOR FITNESS TECHNIQUE COACHING
TEXAS GARDEN CLUBS INC
CATHOLIC FITNESS FOUNDATION
AUSTIN TENNIS CLUB
HILL COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB
AUSTIN COUNTRY CLUB
WESTWOOD COUNTRY CLUB OF AUSTIN
GREAT HILLS GOLF CLUB OF AUSTIN INC DBA GREAT HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
WOMENS GOLF ASSOCIATION OF BARTON CREEK COUNTRY CLUB OF AUSTIN
AUSTIN WATER POLO CLUB
TRAVIS COUNTRY SWIM CLUB
TEXAS GARDEN CLUBS INC
AUSTIN YACHT CLUB
BALCONES COUNTRY CLUB WOMENS ASSOC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
AUSTIN PRACTICAL SHOOTING CLUB
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.20 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 60.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 8,964 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 9.75 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 955 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 317 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 10 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 9 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 10 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 25 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 145 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 145 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 572 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 572 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Austin