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Oakwood, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Anderson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
510 Population 451/sq mi density
$65,714 Median Income $30,646 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $282,492 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,714 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $945/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density451/sq mi
Coordinates31.5848°N, 95.8499°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
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

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 145 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 139 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 132 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 149 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 138 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 93 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 149 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 138 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 147 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 143 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 137 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 142 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 141 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 137 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 131 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 136 km
Feb 24, 2013 2 km W of Ovilla, Texas M2.6 145 km
Mar 17, 2013 3 km S of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.6 138 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 138 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 255 km
2020 Laura Category 4 246 km
2008 Ike Category 2 83 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 258 km
2005 Rita Category 3 206 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 261 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 277 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 239 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

396 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 583 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 76 km 2
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 93 km 6
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 58 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 91 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 94 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 62 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 14 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 56 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 50 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 41 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 90 km 1
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 66 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 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 66 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 68 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 66 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 65 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 66 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 76 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 66 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 43 RX 3,719 79 km
2011 C#491 3,616 82 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,503 86 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 79 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 29 RX 3,346 84 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,208 80 km
2021 C-40/42 3,157 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in

Oakwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (2.2").

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