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Waco, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
141,925
Population
1,559/sq mi density
$51,468
Median Income
$28,819 per capita
$199,600
Home Value
$191,908 Zillow
$1,098
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
571
Violent Crime/100K
3,288 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,468 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$199,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
571 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Waco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 101.3 sq mi (262.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5580°N, 97.1898°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLennan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
Waco has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 49°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.9").