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Elkhart, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Anderson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,585 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$65,071 Median Income $24,401 per capita
$118,200 Home Value $254,861 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,071 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkhart 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation393 ft (120 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,029/sq mi
Coordinates31.6314°N, 95.5804°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.1 / 100
Community Resilience32.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 119 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 113 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 106 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 123 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 112 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 68 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 138 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 113 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 121 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 115 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 116 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 111 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 110 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 112 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 114 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 113 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 116 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 262 km
2020 Laura Category 4 222 km
2008 Ike Category 2 75 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 240 km
2005 Rita Category 3 189 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 253 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 276 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 228 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

455 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 539 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 81 km 2
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 96 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 37 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 90 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 87 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 58 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 87 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 12 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 32 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 64 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 1 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
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 86 km
2011 502 8,344 60 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 49 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 51 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 44 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 50 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 41 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 43 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 59 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 35 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 43 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 61 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,651 82 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,503 72 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 58 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 29 RX 3,346 63 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 41 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,208 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in

Elkhart has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.2").

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