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Cuney, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
153 Population 93/sq mi density
$33,750 Median Income $16,908 per capita
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
168 Violent Crime/100K 5,223 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cuney enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation442 ft (135 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates32.0374°N, 95.4147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 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 99 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 94 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 84 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 107 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 90 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 72 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 137 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 136 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 149 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 143 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 114 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 140 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 149 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 104 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 90 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 97 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 99 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 92 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 145 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 218 km
2008 Ike Category 2 116 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 259 km
2005 Rita Category 3 212 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 288 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 260 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 447 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 62 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 59 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 46 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 26 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 56 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 70 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 47 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 15 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 87 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 84 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 68 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 86 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 61 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 66 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 92 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 66 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 93 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 83 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 29 RX 3,346 88 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 62 km
2021 C-40/42 3,157 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,999 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,986 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,980 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in

Cuney has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.1").

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