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Retirement Living In Elgin - Texas


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Area Description

The City of Elgin was created by the Houston and Texas Central Railroad in 1872 and named for Robert Morris Elgin, the railroad’s land commissioner, following the practice of naming new railroad towns after officers of the company. The original plat placed the train depot in the center of a one-square mile area.

The city of Elgin owes its existence to a major flood on the Colorado River in 1869. Originally, the railroad was to have run from McDade, ten miles east of Elgin, southwest to the Colorado River at a point somewhere between Bastrop and Webberville, then to Austin following the river.

Many of the original residents of the new town of Elgin came from Perryville or Hogeye as it was nicknamed, located two miles to the south. The community was known by three different names. The post office was officially named Young’s Settlement and the churches and Masonic Lodge carried the name Perryville. The name Hogeye was given to the stage stop at the Litton home where the community dances were held, and according to legend the fiddler knew only one tune “Hogeye” which he played over and over as the crowd danced.

In 1885, a new North-South railroad line was organized and Elgin became the beneficiary of two major rail lines with eight passenger trains daily. By 1890, the population had reached 831 and Elgin continued to grow and prosper.

In 1900 a bumper crop of cotton helped to establish five cotton gins and a cotton oil mill, all in operation at the same time. The growth continued through the 1920’s when most of the downtown brick commercial buildings were built.

Today, Elgin is famous for the two products it’s been making since 1882: reliable bricks and delicious hot sausage. Three brick companies are still operating in the Elgin area. Elgin has also gained a national reputation for its hot sausage. Three local companies produce over 3 million pounds annually.

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Public transportation
There is commuter bus in to Austin, Texas 3 times a day Monday-Friday.

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The closest hospitals and medical facilities are in Austin - 19 miles away.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Elgin, Texas?

For those of you that retire in Elgin, you will have hotter temperatures than other areas of the USA.

Winter temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Elgin such as a visit to a museum or some shopping. Spring temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Elgin is a great time to enjoy your retirement with an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the low 80's and highs in the mid 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the low 70's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Elgin, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  37 F°  49 F°  61 F°
 Feb  40 F°  52 F°  64 F°
 Mar  47 F°  59 F°  71 F°
 Apr  55 F°  67 F°  79 F°
 May  64 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Jun  70 F°  81 F°  92 F°
 Jul  73 F°  84 F°  95 F°
 Aug  72 F°  84 F°  96 F°
 Sep  67 F°  79 F°  90 F°
 Oct  57 F°  69 F°  81 F°
 Nov  47 F°  59 F°  71 F°
 Dec  39 F°  50 F°  62 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  10  0
 Feb  0  6  0
 Mar  0  2  0
 Apr  1  0  0
 May  7  0  0
 Jun  20  0  0
 Jul  28  0  0
 Aug  29  0  0
 Sep  17  0  0
 Oct  3  0  0
 Nov  0  2  0
 Dec  0  8  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  7  39 %
 Feb  2 "  7  43 %
 Mar  3 "  8  49 %
 Apr  2 "  6  55 %
 May  4 "  7  64 %
 Jun  4 "  7  69 %
 Jul  2 "  5  70 %
 Aug  2 "  5  69 %
 Sep  3 "  6  65 %
 Oct  4 "  7  57 %
 Nov  3 "  6  49 %
 Dec  3 "  7  41 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  0 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  0 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for Elgin, TX

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Senior Assistance in Elgin, TX

Elgin, Texas offers the following assistance for seniors:
Combined Community Action Meals on Wheels
Contact:Kelly Franke @ 979-540-2980

Drive a Senior Contact:Erin Heine @ 512-281-6065
Provides transportation, friendly visits and in
home support promoting independent living for
senior adults.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Elgin Offer For Retirees?

There are a number of volunteer opportunities in Elgin!
http://www.elgintx.com/pdfs/Volunteer-SocialSvcs.pdf

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