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Newcastle, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Young County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
614 Population 343/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $31,007 per capita
$40,500 Home Value $184,387 Zillow
$521 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
62 Violent Crime/100K 2,618 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,500 home value, $521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
62 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Newcastle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates33.1962°N, 98.7435°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyYoung County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 6, 2024.

Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 66 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 69 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 113 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 116 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 109 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 149 km
May 31, 2002 15 km S of Cornish, Oklahoma M3.3 139 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 115 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 118 km
Nov 9, 2013 5 km SSE of Springtown, Texas M3.0 105 km
Dec 15, 2013 4 km W of Reno, Texas M2.9 109 km
Nov 23, 2013 1 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.9 111 km
Apr 7, 2003 6 km NW of Nocona Hills, Texas M2.9 124 km
Nov 8, 2013 1 km SE of Springtown, Texas M2.8 103 km
Nov 26, 2013 4 km WNW of Reno, Texas M2.8 108 km
Nov 11, 2013 0 km SSW of Briar, Texas M2.8 114 km
Jun 21, 2017 2 km NW of Sanctuary, Texas M2.8 111 km
Nov 19, 2013 Northern Texas M2.8 112 km
Nov 26, 2013 3 km NNW of Pelican Bay, Texas M2.8 116 km
Nov 28, 2013 10 km NNE of Graford, Texas M2.8 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 2,148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1964 EF5 81 km 7
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1980 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 10, 1979 EF4 70 km 42
May 26, 1962 EF4 96 km 0
May 18, 1951 EF4 25 km 2
May 25, 2024 EF3 100 km 7
Mar 21, 2022 EF3 42 km 0
May 13, 2005 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 30, 2000 EF3 20 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 72 km 0
May 29, 1994 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
May 14, 1986 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 24 km 3
May 12, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 6, 1979 EF3 12 km 0
May 21, 1979 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 26, 1962 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 81 km
2011 PK COMPLEX 128,548 51 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 63 km
2022 COCONUT 27,963 94 km
2009 MONTAGUE COUNTY COMPLEX 25,907 95 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1 22,099 37 km
2009 TWO MILE HILL COMPLEX 20,991 62 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 66 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 80 km
2008 ARCHER CO 13,969 33 km
2009 APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2 13,805 54 km
1996 HENRIETTA FIRE 13,629 73 km
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 86 km
2011 WICHITA COUNTY COMPLEX 12,118 83 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 59 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 53 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 61 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 59 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 58 km
2011 JRM 8,870 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in

Newcastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.1").

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