Wimberley is on Farm Road 12 fourteen miles northwest of San Marcos and forty miles southwest of Austin in western Hays County. The Blanco River and Cypress Creek are the local streams. In addition to the bald cypress and pecan trees that line the riverbanks, cedar, oak, and grasses grow in shallow, clay loams on the area slopes and benches.
Wimberley is one of the prettiest areas of the Hill Country and has become one of the most popular locations for tourists. Many nature activities are available around Wimberley. From horseback riding, canoeing, rafting, hiking, to bird watching, the choices are endless. Enjoy the clear blue water of the Blanco River, or go tubing down the Guadalupe River. Canyon Lake is only a short distance away for boating and fishing.
The natural beauty of Wimberley has attracted many artists to live and work in the area and their work is evident throughout the town in numerous galleries. The Texas Hill Country is famous for its beautiful live oak trees, the hills, the winding roads and the beautiful scenery.
Wimberleyis full of unique shops that offer traditional and not-so-traditional art and wares. Although the primary shopping areas are clustered around the "Square" and "Olde Towne Plaza", there are also shops sprinkled throughout other areas, including San Marco with the outlet mall, located right on I35.
Many of the resorts and camps around town have BlancoRiver access, pools and hiking trails. Take a dip in one of our cool, crystal clear rivers or streams at the Texas Historical Swimming Hole at the Cypress Falls Lodge.
Another popular reason to relocate to the Texas Hill Country? LAND! Where else can you buy 25-50 acres of land with rolling hilltops and mature trees for a reasonable price? If you're tired of the city and want to surround yourself with nature, this is the place. In fact, it's not uncommon to to buy land or acreage that includes stock ponds, a well, or wet creek.
Housing Cost
Homes in this region tend to run a little higher than average, as most of them are built with the adage of Texas in mind, "Bigger is better"! Most of the homes are built on a few acres, and tend to be sprawling with their own swimming pools, stables and other modern amenities. It is possible to find the home of your dreams for around $290,000 although most homes in the area sell for $320,000 and up.
Demographics
Population (year 2000): 3,797. Wimberley covers 16.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 817 feet above sea level
Zip codes: 78676 - Area code: 512
Climate
Wimberley, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 95.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 38.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Wimberley is 27.60 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 3.69 Inches.
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ar, oak, and grasses grow in shallow, clay loams on the area slopes and benches.