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Lockhart, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Caldwell County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
14,708 Population 907/sq mi density
$67,252 Median Income $28,956 per capita
$218,400 Home Value $274,285 Zillow
$1,161 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
14 Violent Crime/100K 1,094 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,252 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $1,161/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lockhart 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

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²)
Population Density907/sq mi
Coordinates29.8788°N, 97.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaldwell County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

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

196 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 M4.8 119 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 93 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 109 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 108 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 126 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 94 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 108 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 112 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 109 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 104 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 117 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 108 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 108 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 108 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 113 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 122 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 104 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 105 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 92 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 175 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 227 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 136 km
2008 Ike Category 2 244 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 161 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 270 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

450 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 214 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 64 km 1
May 27, 1997 EF3 76 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 71 km 1
May 6, 1969 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 49 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 51 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 26 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 72 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 53 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 89 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 86 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 83 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 82 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 97 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 50 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 64 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 94 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in

Lockhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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