McDade, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Bastrop County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,380
Population
337/sq mi density
$50,329
Median Income
$22,869 per capita
$299,600
Home Value
$465,402 Zillow
$1,096
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,329 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$299,600 home value, $1,096/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
McDade enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 501 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2789°N, 97.2524°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bastrop County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in |
McDade has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 50°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").