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Ledbetter is a small community located in Fayette County, Texas. It's not an official city, but it's a place where people live and work. You can find Ledbetter in the northern part of Fayette County, right along a major road called U.S. Route 290. Ledbetter even has its own post office, with the ZIP code 78946.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

Ledbetter is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't part of an official city or town. It doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, services and rules for the area are usually handled by the larger county government, which for Ledbetter is Fayette County.

Weather in Ledbetter

The weather in Ledbetter is often warm and sunny. Summers are usually hot and humid, meaning the air can feel quite sticky. Winters are generally mild, not too cold, but can sometimes be cool.

Scientists use a system called the Köppen Climate Classification to describe climates around the world. According to this system, Ledbetter has a "humid subtropical climate." This type of climate is common in areas that have hot, wet summers and mild winters. It's often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.

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