All Countries
Runaway Bay, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,522
Population
604/sq mi density
$83,333
Median Income
$47,991 per capita
$274,700
Home Value
$282,935 Zillow
$1,172
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$274,700 home value, $1,172/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Runaway Bay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1754°N, 97.8748°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wise County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in |
Runaway Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.5").