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Lorena, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · McLennan County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,506
Population
391/sq mi density
$87,337
Median Income
$37,122 per capita
$263,600
Home Value
$338,669 Zillow
$1,352
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
619
Violent Crime/100K
1,802 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,337 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$263,600 home value, $1,352/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
619 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lorena 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 Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3831°N, 97.2102°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLennan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.6 / 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)
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 |
Lorena 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").