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Little River-Academy, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Williamson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,044 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $30,289 per capita
$162,800 Home Value $335,126 Zillow
$1,274 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
246 Violent Crime/100K 3,408 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,800 home value, $1,274/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Little River-Academy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation474 ft (144 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density1,070/sq mi
Coordinates30.9788°N, 97.3470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

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

5 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 59 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 146 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 144 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 145 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 227 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 290 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 253 km
2008 Ike Category 2 195 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 268 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

482 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 165 fatalities, 1,033 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 32 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 74 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 66 km 114
May 27, 1997 EF4 93 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 79 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 98 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 89 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 38 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 66 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 24 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 18 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 35 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 61 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 24 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 95 km
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 47 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 47 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 43 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 97 km
2011 C#491 3,616 94 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 71 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 50 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 41 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 49 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 48 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 87 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 64 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 43 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 70 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 40 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 45 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in

Little River-Academy has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").

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