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Joaquin, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Shelby County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
688 Population 298/sq mi density
$34,659 Median Income $21,979 per capita
$59,200 Home Value $214,209 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
830 Violent Crime/100K 4,791 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$34,659 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
830 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Joaquin 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 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 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 Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation211 ft (64 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density298/sq mi
Coordinates31.9656°N, 94.0484°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 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 31 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 36 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 45 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 27 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 39 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 71 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 80 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 88 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 56 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 26 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 71 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 79 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 64 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 24 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 69 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 29 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 35 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 68 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 34 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 90 km
2020 Delta Category 2 235 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 276 km
2008 Ike Category 2 160 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 190 km
2005 Rita Category 3 163 km
2002 Lili Category 1 275 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 276 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 265 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 231 km
1985 Danny Category 1 254 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

670 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 935 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 66 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 66 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 5 km 18
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 3 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 16 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 35 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RXCOMP89-90-93-115 (10,602 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 79 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 75 km
2011 502 8,344 90 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 84 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 36 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 36 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 83 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 63 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 95 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 85 km
2010 RX10COMP31-32-33-34 4,317 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,302 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,242 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,239 72 km
2021 FIRE 4,231 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,213 97 km
2011 TD13 4,208 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in

Joaquin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.9").

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