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Neches, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Anderson County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
214 Population 212/sq mi density
$79,667 Median Income $36,768 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
168 Violent Crime/100K 5,223 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$79,667 median income, 14.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Neches 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation379 ft (116 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates31.8694°N, 95.4848°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.1 / 100
Community Resilience32.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 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 M4.8 106 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 100 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 91 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 112 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 97 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 66 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 135 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 147 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 111 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 144 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 109 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 97 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 102 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 104 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 97 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 146 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 149 km
Mar 17, 2013 3 km S of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.6 146 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 100 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 290 km
2020 Laura Category 4 220 km
2008 Ike Category 2 98 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 250 km
2005 Rita Category 3 201 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 273 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 247 km
1983 Alicia Category 2 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 522 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 66 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 53 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 69 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 61 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 27 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 36 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 16 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 63 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 31 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 68 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 70 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 66 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 70 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 48 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 53 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 76 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 50 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 53 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 78 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,651 96 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,503 92 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 70 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 29 RX 3,346 75 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,208 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in

Neches has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.2").

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