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New London, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rusk County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,198 Population 139/sq mi density
$50,909 Median Income $25,638 per capita
$169,400 Home Value $175,312 Zillow
$581 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,909 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$169,400 home value, $581/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
New London 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 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 Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation547 ft (167 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.3 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates32.2694°N, 94.9298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRusk County County
Nearest AirportEast Texas Regional (GGG)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.1 / 100
Community Resilience17.8 / 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 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

29 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 65 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 62 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 51 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 76 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 55 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 76 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 101 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 140 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 116 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 96 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 110 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 102 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 97 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 105 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 107 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 72 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 67 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 68 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 57 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 175 km
2008 Ike Category 2 145 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 253 km
2005 Rita Category 3 212 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 270 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

663 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 666 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 94 km 18
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 90 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 67 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 83 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 63 km 4
May 2, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 98 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 83 km
2011 502 8,344 62 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 25 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 85 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 90 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 91 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 86 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,100 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 89 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 50 km
2020 COMP 1 AND 2 2,272 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,239 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,162 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,156 98 km
2011 547 2,146 72 km
2022 DCNF COMP 14 2,100 91 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,878 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in

New London has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.2").

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