Dripping Springs, located in Hays County, Texas, boasts a predominantly rural atmosphere, with a strong sense of community and a tranquil, natural setting.
Dripping Springs is situated in the northern part of Hays County, Texas, at the intersection of 30°11′31″N 98°05′07″W and U.S. Route 290. This prime location offers convenient access to Austin, located 23 miles (37 km) east, and Johnson City, situated 24 miles (39 km) west.
The city covers an area of 3.9 square miles (10.0 km2) with no water bodies within its boundaries, as per the United States Census Bureau. The majority of the city’s water flows in a southwestern direction towards Onion Creek, which is a tributary of the Colorado River that flows eastward.
The town proudly proclaims itself as the entrance to the picturesque Texas Hill Country, a 25-county region renowned for its rolling hills, sparkling lakes, and quaint towns.
Dripping Springs experiences a subtropical climate with sweltering summers and mild winters, falling under the Cfa category on the Köppen climate classification system.
In the city, there were 4,650 individuals, 1,833 homes, and 1,278 families living there based on the 2020 United States census.
Dripping Springs is participating in the Sustainable Places Project, a program aimed at assisting cities in Central Texas, including Dripping Springs, in developing sustainable and livable communities that align with the values and objectives of their residents as they continue to grow and expand.
The Dripping Springs Independent School District supports education in middle schools, and five elementary schools. In 2022, the district’s classification was changed to 6A. Additionally, private educational options in the area include Appamada School (K-12), Acton Academy (K-5), and AESA Prep Academy (K-12). The Pinnacle Campus of Austin Community College also caters to the educational needs of the residents.
Noteworthy residents of Dripping Springs, Texas include:
* Jensen and Danneel Ackles, a husband and wife acting duo
* Kyle Chandler, a renowned actor known for his roles in “Early Edition,” “Friday Night Lights,” and “Billions”
* Cameron Duddy, a successful music video producer and bassist for the band Midland
* Johnny Gimble, a legendary fiddle player and songwriter who performed with Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys during the 1940s to 1960s
* John F. Gregory, a brilliant optical engineer and designer of the Gregory-Maksutov telescope
* E. D. Hill, a former host of Fox and Friends
* Jesse James, a television personality, motorcycle builder, and firearm builder
* Roger A. Keats, a former member of the Illinois Senate who relocated to Dripping Springs in 2013
* Ben Kweller, a talented musician
* Pat Mastelotto, a musician known for his work with the band King Crimson
* Adam Narkiewicz, also known as ‘Akira the Don,’ a hip-hop musician
* Israel Nash, a singer-songwriter and musician
* Kurt Neumann, the lead singer and guitarist of the band BoDeans
* Dave Pelz, a renowned golf coach and author
* Slim Richey, a musician and singer-songwriter
* Gregg Rolie, a founding member of the bands Santana and Journey
* Patrick Rose, a lawyer and former Democratic state representative who was featured in the documentary “Last Man Standing: Politics—Texas Style”
* Leonidas Johnson Rountree, a newspaper publisher who was born in Dripping Springs in 1868
* Phillip Sandifer, a songwriter and recording artist.