Climate
Annual Average Temperature: 69º
Monthly Avg. High Temp: Jan. 62º — July 96º
Monthly Avg. Low Temp: Jan.40º — July 72º
Annual Avg. Snowfall: 0 Elevation: 1,040 ft.
Growing Season: 229 Days Prevailing Winds: Southeast
About Llano
With the abundance of wild flowers in the spring, nearby lakes
and the beautiful Llano River visitors and residents alike are offered
an exciting variety of recreational opportunities.
Rich in history and natural beauty you will find Llano to be the
perfect get-away from today’s hectic lifestyle.
The Llano Basin has the highest density of deer in the United States;
and Llano County, where deer are exceptionally plentiful, is considered
by many hunters the Deer Hunting Capital of Texas. This area is
also one of the best in the state for bow hunting. Hunters can enjoy
the opportunity of bagging other game such as dove, turkey and quail.
Also located in Llano County are several exotic game ranches which
attract hunters from across the nation. You may obtain a lease list
by contacting the Chamber of Commerce.
Located primarily in Llano County, Enchanted Rock State Natural
Area is 22 miles south of Llano on Ranch Road 965. The Rock boasts
40 percent of the best climbs in the state. The diversity of its
surface provides some exceptionally challenging face climbs and
numerous crack climbs. Opened year–round, the park has 46 tent sites
with tent–pads, picnic tables, overhead shelters, barbecue pits,
and fire rings. An attractive playground and modern restroom facilities,
complete with solar–heated showers, are available to campers.
Government:
Type: Municipal: Mayor/Council
Planning Commission: Zoning Board
Zoning Regulations: Yes
Policemen: 6 Cars: 6
Firemen Paid: 0 Volunteer:30
Local Insurance Key Rate: .18
Churches:
Protestant: 13 Catholic: 1
Finance:
Banks: 2
Savings and Loans Assns.: 1
Combined Assets: $105,578,000
Recreation:
Parks:2
Public Swimming Pools:1
Tennis Courts: 6
Restaurants: 16
Hotels and Motels: 3 Total Rooms: 110
Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 250
Other: Three Lakes within a 20 minute drive of Llano.
Water:
Water Supplied by City of Llano
Source of City Water: Llano River
Capacity of Water Plant: 2,000,000 GDP
Average Consumption: 600,000 GDP
Peak Consumption: 1,900,000 GDP Storage Capacity: 1,500,000
Electricity:
Distributor: City of Llano
kW Peak
Demand Summer 95: 9,121
Wholesaler: Lower Colorado River Authority
Sewage Treatment:
Type of Treatment: IMHOFF
Capacity: 500,000 GDP
Current Usage: 60% |