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Ben Arnold, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Milam County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
62 Population 10/sq mi density
68°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
444 Violent Crime/100K 3,277 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
444 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ben Arnold enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°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 38.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation375 ft (114 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates30.9512°N, 96.9643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMilam County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.8 / 100
Community Resilience34.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
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

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 89 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 143 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 143 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 206 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 269 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 252 km
2008 Ike Category 2 159 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 295 km
2005 Rita Category 1 278 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 262 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 289 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 271 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 281 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 162 fatalities, 968 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 64 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 90 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 69 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 66 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 65 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 54 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 93 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 53 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 85 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 57 km 2
May 10, 1959 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 95 km
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 79 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 80 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 75 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 83 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 99 km
2011 C#491 3,616 79 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 81 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 75 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 81 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 83 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 99 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 76 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 72 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in

Ben Arnold has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (1.9").

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