The geographical center of the county lies two miles northwest of downtown Austin at 30°18' north latitude and 97°45' west longitude. Travis County comprises 989 square miles on the eastern edge of the Edwards Plateau and is divided by the Balcones Escarpement. The land west of the escarpment is more arid than that to the east, and the vegetation varies accordingly, ranging from juniper, Mesquite, and scrub brush to oak, cottonwood, redbud, and pecan trees. Elevations in Travis County range from 400 to 1,300 feet above sea level. Between 21 and 30 percent of the land is considered prime farmland. The Colorado River, which bisects the county from northwest to southeast, flows from the Hill Country. Onto the Coastal Plain and provides drainage for the entire area. Wildlife in the area includes deer, coyote, bobcat, squirrel, beaver, opossum, ring-tailed cat, badger, fox, raccoon, and skunk, as well as a variety of birds, fish, and reptiles. Among the county's mineral resources are dolomite, limestone, industrial sand, gravel, oil, and gas. The climate is subtropical, with an average low temperature in January of 38° F and an average high in July of 96°. The average yearly rainfall is thirty-two inches, and the growing season is 270 days.
1,307,620 people live in Travis County, where the median age is 35.5 and the average individual income is $59,289. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Travis County, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Spicewood Farms, Girlstart, and Texas Kettlebell Academy.
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| Active | 4.28 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.89 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.95 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.1 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.5 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.54 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.27 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.23 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.36 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.48 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.4 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.25 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Travis County has 561,491 households, with an average household size of 2.28. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Travis County do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,307,620 people call Travis County home. The population density is 1,315.43 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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116 E Travis St Fredericksburg TX 78624
116 E Travis St Fredericksburg TX 78624
