Driftwood, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hays County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
141
Population
109/sq mi density
$125,667
Median Income
$35,062 per capita
67°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Driftwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1331°N, 98.0373°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hays County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
Driftwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").