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Dripping Springs, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hays County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
6,322
Population
717/sq mi density
$106,103
Median Income
$56,826 per capita
$579,300
Home Value
$681,108 Zillow
$1,985
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
2,785 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,103 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$579,300 home value, $1,985/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dripping Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,169 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1959°N, 98.0937°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hays County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in |
Dripping Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.8").