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Blanco, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Blanco County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,336 Population 669/sq mi density
$67,292 Median Income $37,643 per capita
$253,700 Home Value $538,238 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 637 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,292 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$253,700 home value, $930/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Blanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,307 ft (398 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density669/sq mi
Coordinates30.0986°N, 98.4171°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBlanco County County
Nearest AirportSan Antonio International (SAT)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.4 / 100
Community Resilience52.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 141 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 128 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 133 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 133 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 128 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 146 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 134 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 131 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 133 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 136 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 127 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 133 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 133 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 137 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 142 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 135 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 128 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 131 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 131 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 250 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 190 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 222 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 252 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1999 EF4 92 km 1
May 27, 1997 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 65 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 30 km 0
May 11, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 76 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 83 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 16 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 81 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 62 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SPICEWOOD (4,239 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 45 km
2011 JAMES RIVER ROAD 3,918 98 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 31 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 46 km
2007 ART 2,623 99 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 41 km
2011 DOSS 1,860 77 km
2008 KERR COUNTY COMPLEX 1,775 98 km
2000 CHEROKEE FIRE 1,597 93 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 87 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 29 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 99 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,266 99 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 44 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 19 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 32 km
2022 DAS GOAT 1,135 82 km
2018 308 1,102 64 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in

Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.8").

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