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Brazos Country, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Austin County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
595 Population 305/sq mi density
$180,833 Median Income $72,669 per capita
$483,600 Home Value $347,594 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
448 Violent Crime/100K 1,651 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$180,833 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$483,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brazos Country enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation106 ft (32 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates29.7531°N, 96.0380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAustin County County
Nearest AirportSugar Land Regional (SGR)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience39.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 93 km
Jan 1, 2024 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas M3.0 144 km
Mar 4, 2019 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas M3.0 139 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 109 km
Jun 16, 2022 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.8 147 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 94 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 93 km
Jul 6, 2022 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.5 147 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.5 148 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 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 51 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 111 km
2020 Laura Category 4 264 km
2020 Delta Category 3 260 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 295 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 169 km
2008 Ike Category 2 101 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 152 km
2005 Rita Category 3 204 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 153 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 159 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 118 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 169 km
1985 Juan Category 1 298 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 52 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

753 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 585 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 73 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 56 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 73 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 99 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 20 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 89 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 98 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 90 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 91 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 88 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 42 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 97 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,832 96 km
2021 C-8/9 2,722 87 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 8 2,712 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,532 97 km
2024 SHNF COMP 39/40 RX 2,480 91 km
2024 SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX 2,292 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 3.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in

Brazos Country has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.3").

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