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Praesel, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Williamson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
180 Population 35/sq mi density
$103,875 Median Income $39,246 per capita
$281,100 Home Value $235,389 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
391 Violent Crime/100K 3,349 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$281,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
391 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Praesel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation474 ft (144 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates30.6315°N, 97.0283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience87.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 129 km
Jan 1, 2024 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas M3.0 150 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 77 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 107 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 132 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 129 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 178 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 241 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 216 km
2008 Ike Category 2 170 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 283 km
2005 Rita Category 1 281 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 226 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 278 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 252 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 274 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 180 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 60 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 41 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 73 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 66 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 66 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 73 km 2
May 10, 1959 EF3 44 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 47 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 59 km
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 96 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 91 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 100 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 63 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 89 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 75 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 95 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 92 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 70 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 89 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 65 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in

Praesel has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.8").

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