Buchanan Dam, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Burnet County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,359
Population
175/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$48,311 per capita
$267,100
Home Value
$348,712 Zillow
$917
Median Rent
41.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$267,100 home value, $917/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buchanan Dam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,061 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8157°N, 98.4527°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Burnet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in |
Buchanan Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.5").