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Lost Creek, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,150 Population 575/sq mi density
$160,609 Median Income $73,903 per capita
$1,174,600 Home Value $1,271,112 Zillow
70°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$160,609 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$1,174,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
86.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lost Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation694 ft (212 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates30.3022°N, 97.8498°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0441 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.45 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 138 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 139 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 147 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 138 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 148 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 148 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 147 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 127 km
Feb 17, 2024 4 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.2 147 km
Apr 17, 2024 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 138 km
Feb 7, 2021 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.2 122 km
Feb 12, 2018 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 144 km
Jan 3, 2025 20 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 138 km
Feb 19, 2024 1 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 149 km
May 14, 2019 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.1 118 km
May 12, 2019 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas M3.1 134 km
Sep 11, 2023 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 139 km
Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 127 km
Apr 18, 2020 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 137 km
May 10, 2019 13 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas M3.0 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 210 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 267 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 186 km
2008 Ike Category 2 254 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 210 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 281 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 62 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 18 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 65 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 79 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 28 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 28 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 97 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 60 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 41 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 62 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 68 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 28 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 69 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 54 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 95 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 42 km
2000 CHEROKEE FIRE 1,597 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 100 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 55 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 56 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 66 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 74 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 91 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 67 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 84 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 41 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 59 km
2018 308 1,102 80 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Lost Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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