Buchanan Dam, Texas

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Buchanan Dam is a community in Llano County, Texas, home to about 1,513 people spread across 7.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,886 a year, and a typical home is worth about $288,900. About 30.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 81.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance.

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1,513
Total Population
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7.75 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$36,886
Median Personal Income
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$288,900
Median Home Value
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30.0%
College Educated
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81.3%
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▲ up 5.4 points since 2010
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Buchanan Dam ranks number 850 of 1,795 in population, number 1,007 in median household income, number 357 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Buchanan Dam typically top out near 96°F in July, while January nights average about 34°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Buchanan Dam
# Town Distance Population
1.Buchanan Lake Village, TX3.3 mi.425
2.Kingsland, TX10.3 mi.7,330
3.Burnet, TX13.5 mi.6,732
4.Llano, TX14.0 mi.3,494
5.Highland Haven, TX14.8 mi.448
6.Sunrise Beach Village, TX16.0 mi.936
7.Granite Shoals, TX16.5 mi.5,328
8.Horseshoe Bay, TX19.5 mi.4,854
Frequently Asked Questions About Buchanan Dam

What is the population of Buchanan Dam, Texas?
Buchanan Dam has a population of about 1,513 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Buchanan Dam, Texas in?
Buchanan Dam is located in Llano County, Texas.

What is the median home value in Buchanan Dam, Texas?
The median home value in Buchanan Dam is about $288,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Buchanan Dam, Texas?
The median personal income in Buchanan Dam is about $36,886 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Buchanan Dam, Texas?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded in Llano County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Buchanan Dam, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 96 degrees and January lows about 34 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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