Valley Mills, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,183
Population
970/sq mi density
$42,188
Median Income
$23,727 per capita
$129,700
Home Value
$323,276 Zillow
$1,150
Median Rent
36.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
76
Violent Crime/100K
228 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,188 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,700 home value, $1,150/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley Mills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6568°N, 97.4726°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLennan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 53.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 34.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0462 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.41 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in |
Valley Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.6").