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Smithville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bastrop County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,032 Population 974/sq mi density
$56,031 Median Income $37,484 per capita
$255,600 Home Value $329,259 Zillow
$799 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 1,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,031 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$255,600 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density974/sq mi
Coordinates30.0080°N, 97.1523°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBastrop County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.6 / 100
Community Resilience26.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 125 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 145 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 145 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 127 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 144 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 139 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 145 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 148 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 144 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 145 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 143 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 150 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 124 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 140 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 140 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 141 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 102 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 144 km
Apr 17, 2024 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 123 km
Feb 17, 2024 4 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.2 139 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 1 136 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 195 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 146 km
2008 Ike Category 2 191 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 263 km
2005 Rita Category 1 298 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 159 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 269 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 227 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 275 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF4 93 km 1
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 65 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 78 km 1
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 100 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 57 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 2 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 16 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 35 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 9 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 71 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 30 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 70 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 9 km
1998 PRAUSE PRAIRIE 1,027 89 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in

Smithville has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").

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