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Round Mountain, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Blanco County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
95 Population 41/sq mi density
$96,250 Median Income $52,629 per capita
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Round Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,279 ft (390 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates30.3943°N, 98.3612°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBlanco County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.4 / 100
Community Resilience52.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Oct 19, 2024.

May 14, 2019 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.1 145 km
May 10, 2019 13 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas M3.0 148 km
Jan 1, 2024 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas M3.0 148 km
Sep 22, 2015 14 km SSW of Nixon, Texas M2.9 149 km
Aug 19, 2022 11 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.9 148 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 140 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 58 km
Mar 13, 2018 11 km S of Nixon, Texas M2.6 149 km
Jul 22, 2023 13 km ENE of Smiley, Texas M2.6 148 km
Feb 19, 2018 14 km ENE of Poth, Texas M2.5 150 km
Oct 19, 2024 15 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas M2.5 150 km
Jun 13, 2018 15 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas M2.5 149 km
Apr 21, 2018 9 km S of Stockdale, Texas M2.5 143 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 258 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 215 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 245 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

380 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 264 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 85 km 27
May 11, 1999 EF4 78 km 1
May 27, 1997 EF4 33 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF4 97 km 2
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 34 km 0
May 11, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 55 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 21 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 39 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 39 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 86 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SAN SABA FIRE (12,896 ac, 1993).

Year Name Acres Distance
1993 SAN SABA FIRE 12,896 97 km
2015 EATON CEMETERY 10,441 81 km
1999 WILLIAMS RANCH FIRE 6,226 90 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 24 km
2011 JAMES RIVER ROAD 3,918 90 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 5 km
2015 LOG CABIN 3,391 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,928 100 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 79 km
2007 ART 2,623 82 km
2014 HAVELAH 2,320 90 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 12 km
2011 DOSS 1,860 77 km
2008 HAVERLAH FIRE 1,812 81 km
2000 CHEROKEE FIRE 1,597 62 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 57 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 74 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 18 km
2006 MONAHAM FIRE 1,484 98 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in

Round Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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