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Grapeland, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Houston County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,720 Population 667/sq mi density
$36,918 Median Income $24,884 per capita
$154,000 Home Value $230,850 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
282 Violent Crime/100K 1,693 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$36,918 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$154,000 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
282 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Grapeland 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

Elevation474 ft (144 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density667/sq mi
Coordinates31.4940°N, 95.4775°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

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

20 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 M4.8 115 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 110 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 104 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 118 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 109 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 59 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 127 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 149 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 102 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 146 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 116 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 110 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 111 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 108 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 107 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 111 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 102 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 107 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 111 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 249 km
2020 Laura Category 4 209 km
2020 Delta Category 2 291 km
2008 Ike Category 2 58 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 223 km
2005 Rita Category 3 172 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 235 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 259 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 210 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 472 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 78 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 21 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 24 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 39 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 59 km 1
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 68 km
2011 502 8,344 55 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 31 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 34 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 26 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 32 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 30 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 30 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 42 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 20 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 100 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 29 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 92 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 44 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,651 65 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,503 54 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in

Grapeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.3").

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