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Barton Creek, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,281 Population 670/sq mi density
$193,971 Median Income $168,626 per capita
$1,752,800 Home Value $1,271,112 Zillow
$1,983 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
722 Violent Crime/100K 17,460 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$193,971 median income, 1.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$1,752,800 home value, $1,983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
722 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Barton Creek 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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

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)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation812 ft (247 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density670/sq mi
Coordinates30.2832°N, 97.8696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

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

131 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 M4.6 136 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 149 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 149 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 137 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 149 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 149 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 145 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 149 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 148 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 149 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 136 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 145 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 146 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 125 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 145 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 149 km
Feb 7, 2021 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.2 120 km
May 28, 2021 3 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 148 km
Feb 17, 2024 4 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.2 145 km
Apr 17, 2024 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 211 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 267 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 185 km
2008 Ike Category 2 256 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 209 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 281 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 64 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 17 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 77 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 30 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 31 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 100 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 87 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 63 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 68 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 27 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 70 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 52 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 41 km
2000 CHEROKEE FIRE 1,597 98 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 56 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 58 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 64 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 75 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 90 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 68 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 82 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 38 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 58 km
2018 308 1,102 79 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Barton Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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