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Martindale, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Caldwell County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,090 Population 529/sq mi density
$79,250 Median Income $39,499 per capita
$289,000 Home Value $333,022 Zillow
$964 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$289,000 home value, $964/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Martindale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation523 ft (159 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density529/sq mi
Coordinates29.8450°N, 97.8383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaldwell County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 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

205 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 M4.8 111 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 88 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 101 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 101 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 89 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 118 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 101 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 97 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 105 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 101 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 107 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 101 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 100 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 101 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 114 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 106 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 97 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 98 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 87 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 101 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 1 188 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 238 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 138 km
2008 Ike Category 2 259 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 166 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 284 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 189 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 89 km 2
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 92 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 78 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 76 km 1
May 6, 1969 EF3 77 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 85 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 70 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 85 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 66 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 40 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 68 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 68 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 80 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 71 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 77 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 97 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 87 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 66 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 54 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 85 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in

Martindale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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