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Nordheim, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Karnes County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
491 Population 982/sq mi density
$34,795 Median Income $25,664 per capita
$56,800 Home Value $222,077 Zillow
70°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
849 Violent Crime/100K 1,367 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$34,795 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
849 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Nordheim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density982/sq mi
Coordinates28.9238°N, 97.6141°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKarnes County County
Nearest AirportVictoria Regional (VCT)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)6.0 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.5 / 100
Community Resilience30.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 46 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 27 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 40 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 40 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 51 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 28 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 38 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 137 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 36 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 40 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 41 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 141 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 65 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 40 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 40 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 50 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 42 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 36 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 37 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 37 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 1 159 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 172 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 238 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 39 km
2008 Ike Category 2 277 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 270 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 295 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 78 km
1999 Bret Category 4 208 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 255 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 222 km
1980 Allen Category 2 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

373 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 91 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 61 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 95 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 31, 2007 EF2 88 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 39 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 96 km 0
Oct 11, 1973 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELHI (4,735 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 97 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 91 km
2020 T-10 UNIT 2,821 99 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH 2,641 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,468 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,280 98 km
2019 CAVASSO CREEK 2,047 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,869 97 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 63 km
2022 LUCCAH 1,522 45 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,499 98 km
2019 GRETA 1,439 67 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,388 99 km
1993 WILLOW EW 1,344 98 km
2019 O'CONNOR OIL FIELD 1,228 79 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,193 99 km
2008 TOWER ROAD FIRE 1,164 39 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,136 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in

Nordheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (1.3").

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