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Crockett, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Houston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,318 Population 714/sq mi density
$41,528 Median Income $28,203 per capita
$119,500 Home Value $175,380 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
524 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,528 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,500 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Crockett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation359 ft (109 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density714/sq mi
Coordinates31.3171°N, 95.4566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.6 / 100
Community Resilience25.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 123 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 118 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 114 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 124 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 118 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 64 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 127 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 149 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 101 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 122 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 118 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 118 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 117 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 115 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 118 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 102 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 114 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 118 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 230 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 281 km
2020 Laura Category 4 205 km
2020 Delta Category 2 279 km
2008 Ike Category 2 38 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 210 km
2005 Rita Category 3 158 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 216 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 240 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 193 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 180 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

366 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 23 fatalities, 427 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 59 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 21 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 22 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 39 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 57 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 96 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 69 km 1
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 27, 1961 EF3 94 km 2
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 55 km
2011 502 8,344 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 20 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 94 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 22 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 88 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 10 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 20 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 94 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 37 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 33 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 88 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 30 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 86 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 24 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in

Crockett has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.4").

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