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Browndell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Sabine County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
131 Population 54/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
483 Violent Crime/100K 6,840 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Browndell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates31.1254°N, 93.9801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySabine County County
Nearest AirportBeauregard Regional (DRI)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 96 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 97 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 107 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 86 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 104 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 129 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 99 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 41 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 70 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 56 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 71 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 88 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 118 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 127 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 92 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 91 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 102 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 125 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 126 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 281 km
2020 Laura Category 4 65 km
2020 Delta Category 2 154 km
2019 Barry Category 1 241 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 219 km
2008 Ike Category 2 127 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 99 km
2005 Rita Category 3 71 km
2002 Lili Category 2 204 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 229 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 174 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 236 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 140 km
1985 Danny Category 1 175 km
1985 Juan Category 1 224 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 548 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 89 km 9
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 94 km 18
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 75 km 1
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 26 km 1
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 49 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 85 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 68 km 0
May 13, 1982 EF3 70 km 1
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 46 km 1
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 27, 1961 EF3 87 km 2
Nov 16, 1957 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 66 km
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 43 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 18 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 32 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 31 km
2011 PIPELINE 7,167 75 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 13 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 35 km
2021 C-43/44 5,340 98 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 82 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 20 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 13 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 42 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 35 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Browndell has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.4").

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