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Lovelady, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Houston County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
424 Population 321/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $36,251 per capita
$153,400 Home Value $265,556 Zillow
$1,026 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
443 Violent Crime/100K 3,423 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $1,026/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
443 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lovelady 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

Elevation296 ft (90 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates31.1282°N, 95.4459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.60"

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

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 135 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 130 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 128 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 135 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 131 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 75 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 130 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 106 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 133 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 129 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 130 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 129 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 127 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 126 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 131 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 107 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 130 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 210 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 260 km
2020 Laura Category 4 204 km
2020 Delta Category 2 269 km
2008 Ike Category 2 20 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 195 km
2005 Rita Category 3 146 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 197 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 219 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 175 km
1985 Danny Category 1 291 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

364 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 23 fatalities, 405 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 41 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 37 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 13 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 64 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 58 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 78 km 4
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 84 km 1
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 89 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 16 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 22 km 1
Mar 27, 2021 EF2 66 km 0
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 47 km
2011 502 8,344 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 26 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 75 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 61 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 26 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 67 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 20 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 25 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 74 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 52 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 48 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 31 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 66 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 41 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in

Lovelady 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 (4.7") and August the driest (2.6").

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