Lufkin, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Angelina County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
34,158
Population
998/sq mi density
$56,722
Median Income
$27,793 per capita
$162,600
Home Value
$210,506 Zillow
$1,043
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
526
Violent Crime/100K
2,212 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$56,722 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,600 home value, $1,043/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
526 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lufkin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 33.7 sq mi (87.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3229°N, 94.7290°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Angelina County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in |
Lufkin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (3.3").