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Bear Creek, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
503 Population 441/sq mi density
$125,250 Median Income $63,200 per capita
$728,400 Home Value $903,512 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 2,785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$125,250 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$728,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bear Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation969 ft (295 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density441/sq mi
Coordinates30.1824°N, 97.9401°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
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

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 147 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 125 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 138 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 137 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 126 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 137 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 133 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 141 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 137 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 139 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 137 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 137 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 137 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 142 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 149 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 134 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 125 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 134 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 133 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 137 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 1 266 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 176 km
2008 Ike Category 2 264 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 203 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 263 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 77 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 22 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 100 km 2
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 71 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 43 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 54 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 44 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 62 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 62 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 68 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 65 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 30 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 74 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 50 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 80 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 41 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 67 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 71 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 60 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 85 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 86 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 71 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 78 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 30 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 55 km
2018 308 1,102 81 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest, 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 83°F (28°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

Bear Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 83°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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