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Luling, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Caldwell County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,486 Population 996/sq mi density
$55,733 Median Income $27,965 per capita
$212,500 Home Value $219,300 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
415 Violent Crime/100K 1,775 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,733 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, $1,038/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
415 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Luling 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

Elevation409 ft (125 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density996/sq mi
Coordinates29.6817°N, 97.6467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaldwell County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

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

209 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 M4.8 100 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 72 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 90 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 89 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 107 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 73 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 89 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 84 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 93 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 89 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 101 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 89 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 88 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 103 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 94 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 88 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 85 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 85 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 71 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 165 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 213 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 114 km
2008 Ike Category 2 245 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 300 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 141 km
1999 Bret Category 1 291 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 262 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 207 km
1980 Allen Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

425 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 174 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 85 km 1
May 27, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 93 km 1
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 46 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 92 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 14 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 66 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 71 km 0
Feb 20, 2017 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 64 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 25 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 92 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 63 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 87 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 84 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 61 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 80 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in

Luling has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.8").

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