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Jewett, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Freestone County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
848 Population 414/sq mi density
$53,056 Median Income $25,186 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $281,989 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
448 Violent Crime/100K 1,986 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$53,056 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jewett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation493 ft (150 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density414/sq mi
Coordinates31.3626°N, 96.1455°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFreestone County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.4 / 100
Community Resilience30.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 124 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 148 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 142 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 126 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 140 km
Feb 24, 2013 2 km W of Ovilla, Texas M2.6 148 km
Mar 17, 2013 3 km S of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.6 142 km
Jun 25, 2011 7 km NNW of Maypearl, Texas M2.5 141 km
Feb 24, 2013 7 km SSW of Ovilla, Texas M2.5 142 km
Mar 17, 2013 5 km S of Ovilla, Texas M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 230 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 288 km
2020 Laura Category 4 271 km
2008 Ike Category 2 90 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 262 km
2005 Rita Category 3 217 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 258 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 264 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 240 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

344 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 1,009 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1953 EF5 98 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 68 km 6
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 93 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 50 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 65 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
May 14, 1969 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 4, 1959 EF3 79 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 79 km 0
May 22, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 12, 1955 EF3 97 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,272 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 87 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 85 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 95 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 15 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 98 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 95 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 94 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 98 km
2011 C#491 3,616 62 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,503 99 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,208 94 km
2021 C-40/42 3,157 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 95 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,999 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
February 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest

Jewett has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.1").

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