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Caldwell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Burleson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,238 Population 990/sq mi density
$74,764 Median Income $33,136 per capita
$191,900 Home Value $280,776 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 293 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,764 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,900 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Caldwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation380 ft (116 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density990/sq mi
Coordinates30.5313°N, 96.6989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurleson County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.6 / 100
Community Resilience30.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 120 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 109 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 105 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 123 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 120 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 153 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 215 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 212 km
2008 Ike Category 2 144 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 249 km
2005 Rita Category 3 249 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 216 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 244 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 221 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 241 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 44 fatalities, 257 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 94 km 27
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 97 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 96 km 1
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 49 km 0
May 22, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 68 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 90 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 80 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 95 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 89 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 89 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 96 km
2011 CRAB PRAIRIE 2,933 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,832 91 km
2021 C-8/9 2,722 88 km
2019 COMPARTMENT 8 2,712 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,532 96 km
2024 SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX 2,292 90 km
2011 MIDWAY 2,287 99 km
2010 COMPARTMENTS 1/4 RX 2,252 88 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 63 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 6-7-8-9 2,136 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in

Caldwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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