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Cuero, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · DeWitt County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,147 Population 1,242/sq mi density
$62,906 Median Income $25,894 per capita
$185,600 Home Value $215,851 Zillow
$948 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
593 Violent Crime/100K 2,228 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,906 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cuero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation196 ft (60 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density1,242/sq mi
Coordinates29.1027°N, 97.2871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDeWitt County County
Nearest AirportVictoria Regional (VCT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.7 / 100
Community Resilience37.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 26, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 81 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 55 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 74 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 74 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 56 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 88 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 72 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 76 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 69 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 74 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 98 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 73 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 73 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 86 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 77 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 70 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 69 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 54 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 70 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 127 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 158 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 250 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 45 km
2008 Ike Category 2 241 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 294 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 261 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 67 km
1999 Bret Category 4 237 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 285 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 222 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 185 km
1980 Allen Category 2 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 44 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 76 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 84 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 89 km 0
May 10, 2012 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 31, 2007 EF2 51 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF2 58 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 38 km 0
Jan 14, 1991 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 11, 1973 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 29, 1972 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELHI (4,735 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 79 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 99 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH 2,641 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,468 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,280 100 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,869 99 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 38 km
2022 LUCCAH 1,522 49 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,499 100 km
2019 GRETA 1,439 74 km
1993 WILLOW EW 1,344 99 km
2019 O'CONNOR OIL FIELD 1,228 83 km
2008 TOWER ROAD FIRE 1,164 35 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,136 96 km
2009 EL TORRO 1,108 57 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,067 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,063 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,044 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,037 97 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,019 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
March 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in

Cuero has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and March the driest (1.7").

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