Center, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Shelby County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,198
Population
651/sq mi density
$50,731
Median Income
$29,104 per capita
$152,000
Home Value
$212,468 Zillow
$958
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
505
Violent Crime/100K
2,465 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$50,731 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,000 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
505 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7931°N, 94.1803°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.6").