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Buda, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
15,487 Population 1,610/sq mi density
$111,179 Median Income $45,715 per capita
$410,100 Home Value $356,155 Zillow
$1,785 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
110 Violent Crime/100K 1,493 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$111,179 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$410,100 home value, $1,785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Buda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation701 ft (214 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density1,610/sq mi
Coordinates30.0804°N, 97.8557°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0441 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.45 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 137 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 114 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 127 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 127 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 144 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 115 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 127 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 127 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 130 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 123 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 131 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 127 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 126 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 127 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 139 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 123 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 123 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 113 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 199 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 253 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 163 km
2008 Ike Category 2 256 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 189 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 293 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

449 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 286 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 85 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 36 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 52 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 67 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 51 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 70 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 54 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 88 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 60 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 51 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 44 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 65 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 62 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 79 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 55 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 98 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 79 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 80 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 71 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 98 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 97 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 62 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 90 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 39 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 67 km
2018 308 1,102 94 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Buda has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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