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Lexington, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bastrop County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,493 Population 1,114/sq mi density
$59,821 Median Income $34,678 per capita
$186,100 Home Value $400,192 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 3,528 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$59,821 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$186,100 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,114/sq mi
Coordinates30.4143°N, 97.0099°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBastrop County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 149 km
Feb 7, 2021 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.2 141 km
May 14, 2019 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.1 142 km
May 12, 2019 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas M3.1 148 km
Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 105 km
Jan 1, 2024 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas M3.0 127 km
Feb 3, 2019 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.0 141 km
Aug 19, 2022 11 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.9 136 km
May 17, 2019 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.9 140 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 83 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 83 km
Apr 8, 2021 9 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M2.8 148 km
Jun 16, 2022 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.8 133 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 107 km
Jul 22, 2023 13 km ENE of Smiley, Texas M2.6 133 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 105 km
May 15, 2019 10 km SE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 145 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 149 km
May 15, 2019 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 140 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 158 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 220 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 193 km
2008 Ike Category 2 174 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 269 km
2005 Rita Category 1 279 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 202 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 267 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 236 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 267 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 43 fatalities, 294 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 74 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 32 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 67 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 94 km 2
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 100 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 100 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 70 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 38 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 79 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 41 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 89 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 51 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 88 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 82 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in

Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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