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Burke, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Angelina County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
605 Population 215/sq mi density
$57,969 Median Income $26,835 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $173,850 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
113 Violent Crime/100K 1,868 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$57,969 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation275 ft (84 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density215/sq mi
Coordinates31.2357°N, 94.7648°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAngelina County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.5 / 100
Community Resilience36.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 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 85 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 81 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 84 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 81 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 86 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 41 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 65 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 97 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 43 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 95 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 81 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 79 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 79 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 83 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 80 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 82 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 44 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 75 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 80 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 246 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 285 km
2020 Laura Category 4 139 km
2020 Delta Category 2 219 km
2008 Ike Category 2 57 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 293 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 152 km
2005 Rita Category 3 104 km
2002 Lili Category 2 273 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 185 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 228 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 155 km
1985 Danny Category 1 241 km
1985 Juan Category 1 274 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 29 fatalities, 592 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 59 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 53 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 15 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 90 km 1
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 98 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 84 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 90 km 1
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 14 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 69 km 1
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 26 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 83 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 97 km
2011 502 8,344 57 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 46 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 47 km
2011 PIPELINE 7,167 91 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 14 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 45 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 86 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 45 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 100 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 56 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 47 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 80 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 54 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in

Burke has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.7").

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