Richland Springs, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · San Saba County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
189
Population
189/sq mi density
$24,091
Median Income
$10,594 per capita
$84,400
Home Value
$181,544 Zillow
$1,500
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$24,091 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $1,500/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2715°N, 98.9486°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | San Saba County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in |
Richland Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.1").