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
$274,184 Zillow
$1,161
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
192
Violent Crime/100K
1,635 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, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$218,400 home value, $1,161/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
192 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 542 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8788°N, 97.6833°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Caldwell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in |
Lockhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.6").