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Buchanan Dam, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Burnet County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,359
Population
175/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$48,311 per capita
$267,100
Home Value
$345,600 Zillow
$917
Median Rent
41.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
640
Violent Crime/100K
1,788 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$267,100 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
640 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in |
Buchanan Dam has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.4").