Photo by Kathy Kelley

The Dripping Springs ISD operates four campuses. The entire community is involved in a carefully designed education system rated "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency's Accountability Rating
System.

Annual Average Temperature: 65.8F
Average High Temperature in January: 59.4F
Average High Temperature in July: 95.3F
Average Low Temperature in January: 33.8F
Average Low Temperature in July: 70.4F
Average Annual Precipitation: 33.03 inches
High Monthly Precipitation (Sept.): 4.25 inches
Low Monthly Precipitation (Jan.): 1.72 inch
Sunshine: 60% of total possible days
Average Freeze-Free Period: March 18-Nov. 10

Click here to see detailed stats and Dripping Springs demographics at city-data.com.

Although many residents are employed in Austin, the area remains largely agricultural. While cattle, goats and sheep predominate, many ranches raise exotic animals such as fallow deer, ostriches, llamas, elk, and buffalo. Over 100,000 square feet of commercial space has been built within the city limits since incorporation in 1981, and numerous business parks provide office and retail space for the fast-growing population.

Hamilton Pool: Located just 10 miles from Dripping Springs, this natural deep water pool is part of the Texas Park Service. Open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., the park offers swimming, hiking, and picnic facilities.

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Pedernales Falls State Park

The Springs: Located near the west end of Mercer Street, the original "dripping springs" are delineated by a granite marker donated by the D.S. Noon Lions' club. The springs were a gathering place for the Indians, as well as the source of water for the original settlers in the area.

Dripping Springs demographics

Texas Education Agency 2005-2006  School Report Cards

Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Center
400 West Hwy. 290, Suite 101, Bldg. C
P.O. Box 206
Dripping Springs 78620
(512) 858-4740

Founders Park boasts the community swimming pool and sports fields, as well as play and picnic areas. Recent cooperation between the school district, city, and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. has produced an outstanding sports complex with baseball, softball, and soccer fields, as well as a playscape for young children and additional facilities for families.