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Gonzales, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,180
Population
1,181/sq mi density
$50,324
Median Income
$27,432 per capita
$184,600
Home Value
$240,889 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
300 sunny days/yr
1,058
Violent Crime/100K
2,195 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,324 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$184,600 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,058 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gonzales 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 Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 324 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5125°N, 97.4472°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gonzales County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in |
Gonzales has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.8").