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Flatonia, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,741 Population 1,055/sq mi density
$66,344 Median Income $27,214 per capita
$176,700 Home Value $441,821 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 1,224 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,344 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,700 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Flatonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation435 ft (133 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,055/sq mi
Coordinates29.6897°N, 97.1052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGonzales County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.2 / 100
Community Resilience16.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 132 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 100 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 122 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 121 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 102 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 139 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 120 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 121 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 124 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 116 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 140 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 120 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 121 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 136 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 126 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 119 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 117 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 99 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 116 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 115 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 168 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 112 km
2008 Ike Category 2 196 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 249 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 123 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 262 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 211 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 272 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 173 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 36 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 38 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 51 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 34 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 44 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 62 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 41 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 61 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 88 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 44 km
2009 EL TORRO 1,108 93 km
1998 PRAUSE PRAIRIE 1,027 79 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (24°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in

Flatonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.0").

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