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Bastrop, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bastrop County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,484 Population 1,137/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $39,990 per capita
$308,300 Home Value $348,335 Zillow
$1,387 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
485 Violent Crime/100K 5,776 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$308,300 home value, $1,387/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
485 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bastrop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density1,137/sq mi
Coordinates30.1111°N, 97.3182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBastrop County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

139 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 M4.6 128 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 146 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 146 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 129 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 145 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 150 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 146 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 141 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 146 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 145 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 144 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 141 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 142 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 127 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 142 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 107 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 146 km
Feb 17, 2024 4 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.2 141 km
Apr 17, 2024 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 126 km
May 28, 2021 3 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 156 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 214 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 157 km
2008 Ike Category 2 205 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 282 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 173 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 287 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 246 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 292 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

452 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 37 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 84 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 70 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 69 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 58 km 1
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 88 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 8 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 36 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 83 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 13 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 90 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 97 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 48 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 90 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 98 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 86 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 11 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 90 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in

Bastrop has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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