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Manchaca, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,002 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$160,536 Median Income $60,587 per capita
$541,800 Home Value $518,782 Zillow
$2,579 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 2,958 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$160,536 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$541,800 home value, $2,579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Manchaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation680 ft (207 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,021/sq mi
Coordinates30.1352°N, 97.8364°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

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

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 143 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 120 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 133 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 133 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 150 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 121 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 133 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 133 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 137 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 129 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 137 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 132 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 133 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 133 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 146 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 138 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 119 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 130 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 129 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 133 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 1 200 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 255 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 168 km
2008 Ike Category 2 254 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 193 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 293 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 264 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 79 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 32 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 46 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 64 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 45 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 61 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 49 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 93 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 58 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 54 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 40 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 63 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 61 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 84 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 52 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 97 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 73 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 74 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 71 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 92 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 97 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 61 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 89 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 40 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 66 km
2018 308 1,102 92 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in

Manchaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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