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The Hills, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Travis County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,579 Population 2,410/sq mi density
$178,194 Median Income $92,556 per capita
$778,100 Home Value $803,601 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 49.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 974 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$178,194 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$778,100 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.5% bachelor's degree or higher
The Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation825 ft (251 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density2,410/sq mi
Coordinates30.3465°N, 97.9865°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTravis County County
Nearest AirportAustin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

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

87 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 M4.6 144 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 145 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 143 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 135 km
Apr 17, 2024 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 143 km
Feb 7, 2021 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.2 130 km
Feb 12, 2018 10 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 149 km
Jan 3, 2025 20 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 144 km
Sep 11, 2023 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 144 km
Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 140 km
May 14, 2019 1 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.1 126 km
Apr 18, 2020 21 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.1 142 km
May 12, 2019 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas M3.1 143 km
Jan 1, 2024 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas M3.0 124 km
Sep 11, 2023 17 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.0 144 km
Jul 2, 2017 13 km NE of Falls City, Texas M3.0 144 km
May 10, 2019 13 km SSE of Stockdale, Texas M3.0 136 km
Feb 3, 2019 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.0 133 km
May 17, 2019 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.9 132 km
Jul 21, 2021 11 km S of Smiley, Texas M2.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 224 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 280 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 195 km
2008 Ike Category 2 267 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 221 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 34 fatalities, 259 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 63 km 27
May 27, 1997 EF4 4 km 1
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 12, 2001 EF3 67 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 28 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 34 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 97 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
May 6, 1969 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 79 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 52 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 76 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 81 km
2011 SPICEWOOD 4,239 14 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 83 km
1984 STEWAIT 3,696 40 km
2022 TRAINING AREA 23 2,696 90 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 2,234 28 km
2000 CHEROKEE FIRE 1,597 85 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 96 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 48 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 55 km
2022 BUDDY 1,521 53 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 66 km
2022 BIG SKY 1,403 78 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 81 km
2007 WILLOW CITY 1,235 70 km
2022 SMOKE RIDER 1,233 31 km
2008 SANDY 2-148 1,144 46 km
2018 308 1,102 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in

The Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.8").

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