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Waelder, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
671
Population
524/sq mi density
$57,879
Median Income
$25,590 per capita
$81,300
Home Value
$293,665 Zillow
$838
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
300 sunny days/yr
359
Violent Crime/100K
1,005 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,879 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,300 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
359 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Waelder enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 386 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6945°N, 97.2978°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gonzales County County |
| Nearest Airport | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in |
Waelder has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.9").