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Sunset Valley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
713 Population 509/sq mi density
$151,250 Median Income $94,356 per capita
$869,300 Home Value $890,014 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
732 Violent Crime/100K 19,766 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$151,250 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$869,300 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
732 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunset Valley 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation684 ft (208 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density509/sq mi
Coordinates30.2258°N, 97.8158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0441 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.45 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience73.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

145 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 M4.6 130 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 144 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 143 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 131 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 143 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 147 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 143 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 139 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 147 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 143 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 143 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 M3.6 148 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 140 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 139 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 129 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 118 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 139 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 143 km
May 28, 2021 3 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 203 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 259 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 177 km
2008 Ike Category 2 251 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 201 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 295 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 272 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 69 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 25 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 36 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 63 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 35 km 1
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 70 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 41 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 57 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 60 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 35 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 63 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 59 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 92 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 48 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 98 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 64 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 64 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 70 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 83 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 96 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 61 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 89 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 42 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 64 km
2018 308 1,102 87 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in

Sunset Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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