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Niederwald, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Caldwell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,089 Population 297/sq mi density
$49,625 Median Income $29,402 per capita
$204,300 Home Value $330,481 Zillow
$1,371 Median Rent 44.4% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,625 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$204,300 home value, $1,371/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Niederwald 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

Elevation562 ft (171 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates29.9942°N, 97.7757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCaldwell County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 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

190 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 M4.8 129 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 104 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 119 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 119 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 105 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 136 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 118 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 114 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 119 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 122 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 124 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 118 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 118 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 118 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 124 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 115 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 115 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 104 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 118 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 1 241 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 151 km
2008 Ike Category 2 250 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 177 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 283 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

456 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 274 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 93 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 91 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 62 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 80 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 100 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 54 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 39 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 56 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 58 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 74 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 67 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 90 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 90 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 89 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 83 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 55 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 50 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 79 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in

Niederwald has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").

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