Austin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
967,862 Population 2,965/sq mi density
$91,461 Median Income $59,427 per capita
$512,700 Home Value $497,418 Zillow
$1,655 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
476 Violent Crime/100K 3,291 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$91,461 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$512,700 home value, $1,655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
476 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Austin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area305.1 sq mi (790.1 km²)
Population Density2,965/sq mi
Coordinates30.2986°N, 97.7541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %42.6%
Unhealthy Days7

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0441 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.45 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 138 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 139 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 148 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 148 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 137 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 149 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 148 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 125 km
Feb 7, 2021 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.2 120 km
Feb 17, 2024 4 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.2 148 km
Apr 17, 2024 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 137 km
May 14, 2019 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.1 117 km
Sep 11, 2023 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 139 km
Jan 3, 2025 20 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 138 km
May 12, 2019 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas M3.1 131 km
Feb 12, 2018 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 144 km
Apr 18, 2020 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 136 km
Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 121 km
Feb 19, 2024 1 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 150 km
Jul 2, 2017 13 km NE of Falls City, Texas M3.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 202 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 259 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 183 km
2008 Ike Category 2 245 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 206 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 293 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 313 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 59 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 27 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 88 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 29 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 54 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 25 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 95 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 4 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 53 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 63 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 36 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 60 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 63 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 50 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 100 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 58 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 55 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 75 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 78 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 58 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 93 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 49 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 68 km
2018 308 1,102 88 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in
August 87°F (30°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in

Austin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 87°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.9").

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