Georgetown, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Williamson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
78,803 Population 1,355/sq mi density
$91,857 Median Income $50,783 per capita
$398,600 Home Value $420,930 Zillow
$1,671 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
187 Violent Crime/100K 1,182 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$91,857 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$398,600 home value, $1,671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area50.1 sq mi (129.8 km²)
Population Density1,355/sq mi
Coordinates30.6681°N, 97.6987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.19"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 13 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 121 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 223 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 284 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 222 km
2008 Ike Category 2 232 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 243 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

457 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 38 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 19 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 98 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 18 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 60 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 49 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 14 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 17 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 54 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 51 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 72 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 75 km
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 67 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 63 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 63 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 99 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 49 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 82 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 75 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 78 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 59 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 59 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 69 km
2000 CHEROKEE FIRE 1,597 89 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 59 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 93 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 30 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 15 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 89 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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