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Buffalo Gap, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Taylor County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
508
Population
209/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$37,833 per capita
$178,100
Home Value
$254,637 Zillow
$1,055
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
327
Violent Crime/100K
2,619 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,100 home value, $1,055/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Buffalo Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,918 ft (585 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2833°N, 99.8342°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Taylor County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Buffalo Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.0").