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
$251,772 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
1,395
Violent Crime/100K
2,044 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, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$184,600 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,395 violent crimes/100K (267% 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 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
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
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) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in |
Gonzales has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").