About Wimberley
Living in Wimberley
There are no major highways running through town and being far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is one of the reasons people love living in Wimberley. Although Wimberley is very accessible to Austin and San Antonio and only 3 hours from Houston, it’s tucked away in the rolling hills of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Wimberley’s natural beauty, small-town charm, unique shopping, vibrant arts community, and award-winning schools make this place truly special.
Location
Wimberley is located on Ranch Road 12, 15 miles northwest of San Marcos, 45 miles southwest of Austin and 60 miles northeast of San Antonio. Approximately 160 miles from Houston and 200 miles from Dallas. Located in the Texas Hill Country at the confluence of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek.
Climate
Hot Summers. Mild Winters. Averaging 300 days of sunshine a year. Average Annual rainfall 37 inches. Frost dates: November 30 through March 2.
Population
“Wimberley” refers to the incorporated village and surrounding area. Wimberley’s population is about 3037. The Post Office estimates that the Wimberley Valley has a population of approximately 14,700.
Fire and EMS
Wimberley is served by an award-winning Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. Both respond to the County’s 911 service.
Medical Services
General Practitioners, Dentists and Chiropractors operate full time offices in Wimberley with multiple specialties operating offices with varying hours. Hospitals are available in San Marcos and Austin.
Schools
Katherine Ann Porter school is a public charter school.
Wimberley Independent School District
The Wimberley Independent School District serves Wimberley and the surrounding rural areas.
Administrative Office
14401 Ranch Road 12
(512) 847-2414
Blue Hole Primary (grades PreK-2nd)
15900 Winters Mill Parkway
(512) 847-3407
Jacob’s Well Elementary (grades 3rd-5th)
3470 FM 2325
(512) 847-5558
Danforth Junior High (grades 6th-8th)
200 Texan Blvd.
(512) 847-2181
Wimberley High School (grades 9th-12th)
100 Carney Lane
(512) 847-5729
Public Charter Schools
Katherine Anne Porter (grades 9th-12th)
515 FM 2325
(512) 847-6867
Private Schools
St. Stephens Episcopal School (2 yrs through 5th grade)
6000 FM 3237
(512)847-9857
City of Wimberley
City Council meetings are usually held on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Wimberley City Hall located at 221 Stillwater.
The City of Wimberley manages 4 parks in the Wimberley Valley.
More information can be found at www.CityofWimberley.com and www.visitwimberleytx.com
City of Woodcreek
More information can be found at www.woodcreektx.gov
Utilities
Water
Water is supplied by Wimberley Water Supply, Aqua Source (Woodcreek), private wells or rainwater collection.
Wimberley Water
(512) 847-2323
Aqua Texas
(877) 987-2782
Electric:
Pedernales Electric Co-op
(512) 262-2161
Telephone:
Landline service is supplied by Verizon and Spectrum. For cellular service, it’s helpful to check with neighbors about best coverage in your area.
Verizon Telephone
(800) 256-4646
Gas/Propane Service:
Blue Sky Propane
(830) 935-4328
Bubba’s Lone Star Propane
(512) 392-9999
EZ Gas
(830) 226-5588
Hill Country Hydro Gas
(888) 868-4550
Pinnacle Propane
(512) 858-4011
Terry Garnett’s Propane
(512) 894-4480
Septic Service:
Sanitary Sewage is handled by septic tanks and sewer system (parts of Woodcreek).
AAMS
(512) 847-0757
Leinneweber Services
(512) 847-9511
Massey’s Grease Trap & Septic
(866) 907-7737
Internet Providers:
Anvil Communications, Inc.
(512) 847-1180
Spectrum
(877) 617-0277
Texas Wireless
(512) 524-6363
Time Warner Cable (TV, phone and internet)
(800) 418-8848
Verizon
(800) 256-4646
TV Providers:
Direct TV
(800)201-0605
Dish TV
(800) 210-3390
Spectrum TV and Cable
(833) 586-0096
Trash Services:
IESI Garbage Collection
(877) 307-4374
Riata Disposal Service
(512) 858-0101
Texas Disposal Systems
(800) 375-8375