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Pendleton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bell County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
689 Population 154/sq mi density
$268,400 Home Value $259,193 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
115 Violent Crime/100K 2,010 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pendleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation765 ft (233 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates31.1956°N, 97.3242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBell County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0473 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)4.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.9 / 100
Community Resilience60.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 145 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 142 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 144 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 132 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 141 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 145 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 146 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 139 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 78 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 139 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 129 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 139 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 120 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 147 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 146 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 137 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 145 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 146 km
Sep 12, 2016 5 km NNW of Venus, Texas M2.6 144 km
Jun 7, 2009 6 km NNE of Rio Vista, Texas M2.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 246 km
2017 Harvey Category 2 278 km
2008 Ike Category 2 194 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 292 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 166 fatalities, 1,015 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 50 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 51 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 43 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 60 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 73 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 69 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 78 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 14 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 22 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 55 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 83 km 1
May 11, 1978 EF3 91 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 21 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 37 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 39 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 34 km
2011 C#491 3,616 75 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 98 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 63 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 39 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 35 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 38 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 44 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 78 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 78 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 60 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,445 30 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,140 38 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 49°F (10°C) 2.4 in

Pendleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.9").

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