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Onalaska, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Jacinto County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,133 Population 576/sq mi density
$44,216 Median Income $27,433 per capita
$121,900 Home Value $173,864 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
316 Violent Crime/100K 2,139 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,216 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
316 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Onalaska enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²)
Population Density576/sq mi
Coordinates30.8238°N, 95.1107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySan Jacinto County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.9 / 100
Community Resilience9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 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 M4.8 141 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 137 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 139 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 137 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 141 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 88 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 117 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 99 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 137 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 135 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 135 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 138 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 135 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 131 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 137 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 99 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 136 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 190 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 232 km
2020 Laura Category 4 168 km
2020 Delta Category 2 224 km
2008 Ike Category 2 27 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 148 km
2005 Rita Category 3 103 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 283 km
2002 Lili Category 1 285 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 152 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 181 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 129 km
1985 Danny Category 1 249 km
1985 Juan Category 1 265 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 24 fatalities, 302 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 7 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 69 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 98 km 2
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 65 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 63 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 64 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 32 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 95 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 84 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 53 km
2011 PIPELINE 7,167 84 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 44 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 78 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 29 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 52 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 55 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 52 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 93 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 81 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 62 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 79 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 98 km
2011 POWERLINE FIRE 4,490 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 85°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in

Onalaska has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (3.1").

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