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Emerald Bay, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,074 Population 1,395/sq mi density
$120,139 Median Income $51,429 per capita
$279,200 Home Value $200,785 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,139 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$279,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Emerald Bay 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

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,395/sq mi
Coordinates32.1613°N, 95.4386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
13 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

32 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 M4.8 104 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 99 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 89 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 113 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 94 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 150 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 83 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 124 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 145 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 145 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 149 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 124 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 146 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 146 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 150 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 110 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 104 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 95 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 103 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 221 km
2008 Ike Category 2 130 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 271 km
2005 Rita Category 3 224 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 274 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

559 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 446 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 56 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 49 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 32 km 2
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 39 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 67 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 71 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 49 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 6 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 46 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 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 99 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 97 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 61 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 80 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 80 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 97 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 76 km
2021 C-40/42 3,157 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,999 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,980 92 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 85 km
2024 DCNF COMP 66 67 RX 2,758 99 km
2020 COMP 1 AND 2 2,272 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,267 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,239 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,162 79 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

Emerald Bay 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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