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Chilton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
804 Population 204/sq mi density
$38,182 Median Income $79,966 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $199,826 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
363 Violent Crime/100K 1,209 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$38,182 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Chilton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates31.2860°N, 97.0604°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.30 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 133 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 134 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 133 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 127 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 132 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 135 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 136 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 127 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 125 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 102 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 131 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 123 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 129 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas M2.7 141 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 137 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 135 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 132 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 106 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 142 km
Sep 12, 2016 5 km NNW of Venus, Texas M2.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 243 km
2017 Harvey Category 1 289 km
2008 Ike Category 2 171 km
2005 Rita Category 1 296 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 299 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 166 fatalities, 979 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 74 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 55 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 31 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 35 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 65 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 56 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 74 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 26 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 78 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 76 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 80 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 48 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
May 23, 1971 EF3 76 km 1
May 14, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 61 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 65 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 59 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 86 km
2011 C#491 3,616 50 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 87 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 61 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 62 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 69 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 100 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 85 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 55 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 63 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in

Chilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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