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Harwood, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Caldwell County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
52 Population 96/sq mi density
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
542 Violent Crime/100K 1,730 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
542 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Harwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates29.6666°N, 97.5013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaldwell County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.7 / 100
Community Resilience9.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

207 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 26, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 105 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 76 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 95 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 94 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 77 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 113 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 94 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 95 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 89 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 98 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 109 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 94 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 94 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 99 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 93 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 109 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 90 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 90 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 74 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 90 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 1 151 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 200 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 109 km
2008 Ike Category 2 233 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 286 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 132 km
1999 Bret Category 1 291 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 300 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 248 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

405 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 97 km 1
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 60 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 55 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 27 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 59 km 0
Feb 20, 2017 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 20, 2017 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 58 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 17 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 55 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 100 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 73 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 99 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 99 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 53 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 92 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 62°F (17°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 85°F (30°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in

Harwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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