Staples, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Caldwell County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
303
Population
202/sq mi density
$79,464
Median Income
$36,755 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$333,022 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,464 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $1,375/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Staples enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 540 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7623°N, 97.8245°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Caldwell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in |
Staples has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 52°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.7").