West, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hill County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,571
Population
1,504/sq mi density
$52,292
Median Income
$26,524 per capita
$164,700
Home Value
$300,245 Zillow
$929
Median Rent
44.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
154
Violent Crime/100K
308 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,292 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
West 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
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 | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8031°N, 97.0946°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively 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) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
West has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.7").