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Hewitt, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
16,244 Population 2,358/sq mi density
$83,798 Median Income $37,532 per capita
$252,200 Home Value $295,173 Zillow
$1,389 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 925 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,798 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$252,200 home value, $1,389/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hewitt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation632 ft (193 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density2,358/sq mi
Coordinates31.4512°N, 97.1933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcLennan County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0462 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.41 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.30 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 115 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 114 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 115 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 113 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 106 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 116 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 117 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 109 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 108 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 108 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 111 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 102 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 89 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 121 km
May 16, 2009 3 km NNW of Arlington, Texas M2.7 147 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas M2.7 124 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 117 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 109 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 116 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 265 km
2008 Ike Category 2 187 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 988 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 81 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 34 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 12 km 114
May 26, 1976 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 36 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 44 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 25 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 79 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 53 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 41 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 51 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 86 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 60 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 61 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 48 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 53 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 57 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 52 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 90 km
2011 C#491 3,616 50 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 75 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 53 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 55 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 53 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 63 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 86 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 90 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 56 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in

Hewitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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