Briggs, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Williamson County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
69 Population 125/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Briggs 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates30.8895°N, 97.9218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 3, 2015.

Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 256 km
2017 Harvey Category 3 251 km
2008 Ike Category 2 250 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 273 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 262 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 30 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 92 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 13 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 74 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 39 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 53 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 45 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 32 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 46 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 46 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 34 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 69 km 0
May 22, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 47 km
1999 WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE 6,226 87 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 42 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 45 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 57 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 74 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 69 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 50 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 49 km
2014 HAVELAH 2,320 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 40 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 59 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 48 km
2008 HAVERLAH FIRE 1,812 93 km
2000 CHEROKEE FIRE 1,597 63 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 37 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 62 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 13 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 20 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
April 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in

Briggs has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.9").

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