Florence is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,171 at the 2020 census. Since 2000, the territorial limits of Florence have grown by 8%. Florence is located about 13 miles (21 km) north of Georgetown and 40 miles (64 km) north of Austin in northwestern Williamson County. Florence is part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code76527

Area code254

Living in Florence

Housing in Florence

$570K▲ 4.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Florence home is worth about $570,000, up 4.5% in a year, 90% above the Texas typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Florence

Safety Grade A

Florence reports less crime per resident than 94% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Florence 0.8

Texas 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Florence 1.6

Texas 18.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Florence

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Most working residents leave Florence for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Austin (19%), Georgetown (11%) and Houston (5%). Half commute less than 29 miles.

Austin

19%

Georgetown

11%

Houston

Round Rock

5%Work in townlive and work in Florence 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 592Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Florence →

Health in Florence

Health Grade B

Healthier than 59% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Texas

1better than TX

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

2.7%Fewer adults who have had a strokeTX 3.2% · better

Care nearby

Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsHarker Heights · 16.9 mi · ER

Lone Star Circle of Care at Lake Aire Medical CenterGeorgetown · 13.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Florence · CMS · HRSAHealth in Florence →

Natural hazards in Florence

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

8Does Florence flood?paid flood claims since 1997 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Florence

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Florence →

Climate in Florence

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Florence has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

62° / 39°Winter

78° / 55°Spring

94° / 72°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Florence get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 24, with the last in spring around Mar 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Florence →

Schools in Florence

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School Grade C+

The public schools Florence’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 59% of Texas’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictFLORENCE ISDSchools3

Florence El BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 523 students Florence Middle C+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 262 students Florence H S C+High · Grades 9–12 · 357 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.