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Elgin, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Bastrop County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,996
Population
1,531/sq mi density
$85,666
Median Income
$40,935 per capita
$267,900
Home Value
$274,902 Zillow
$1,289
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
76
Violent Crime/100K
926 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,666 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$267,900 home value, $1,289/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 560 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3539°N, 97.3901°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bastrop County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in |
Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.9").