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Anderson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grimes County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
214 Population 420/sq mi density
70°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,467 Violent Crime/100K 3,565 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,467 violent crimes/100K (286% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Anderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation323 ft (98 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates30.4868°N, 95.9903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrimes County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 145 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 144 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 148 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 146 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 132 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 190 km
2020 Laura Category 4 248 km
2020 Delta Category 2 282 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 236 km
2008 Ike Category 2 79 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 188 km
2005 Rita Category 3 181 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 228 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 182 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 172 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 175 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 27 fatalities, 251 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 87 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 66 km 2
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 39 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 66 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 94 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 78 km 1
Apr 24, 2019 EF2 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 32 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 22 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 70 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 22 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 39 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 35 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 28 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 40 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 35 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 70 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 36 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 36 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 21 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 111-112 3,238 85 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 93 km
2021 BIGWOODS C-80/85 3,135 67 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Anderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.6").

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