Ballinger, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Runnels County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,599
Population
1,028/sq mi density
$61,250
Median Income
$28,921 per capita
$109,000
Home Value
$141,134 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
17.9% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
168
Violent Crime/100K
617 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ballinger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,645 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,028/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7391°N, 99.9554°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Runnels County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in |
Ballinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (1.0").