Salado, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Williamson County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
2,292
Population
739/sq mi density
$103,500
Median Income
$66,827 per capita
$395,400
Home Value
$487,849 Zillow
$1,181
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$395,400 home value, $1,181/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Salado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 586 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 739/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9484°N, 97.5283°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Williamson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Salado has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.9").