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Hays County
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Hays County, situated in the Texas Hill Country, blends the lively spirit of university towns with pastoral tranquility. Renowned for its rivers, friendly communities, and local flavor, the area is an ideal base for exploring Central Texas culture and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
241,067
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.06°, -98.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,875
Local Cost
$1,780
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
20.1°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
44.1°C
Record Low
-8.6°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
832 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUS
Distance
38 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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