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Pettus, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
589 Population 101/sq mi density
$68,510 Median Income $20,956 per capita
$140,600 Home Value $150,566 Zillow
70°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
404 Violent Crime/100K 4,065 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,510 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
404 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pettus 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

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates28.6156°N, 97.8121°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBee County County
Nearest AirportVictoria Regional (VCT)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

228 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 38 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 49 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 43 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 43 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 49 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 37 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 41 km
Apr 25, 2010 10 km WNW of Driscoll, Texas M3.9 101 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 44 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 40 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 42 km
Mar 24, 1997 4 km SSE of Alice, Texas M3.8 103 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 60 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 42 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 43 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 40 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 41 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 40 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 44 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 177 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 172 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 208 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 51 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 235 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 89 km
1999 Bret Category 4 171 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 279 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 255 km
1980 Allen Category 3 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 83 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 1976 EF3 43 km 0
May 16, 1969 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 96 km 0
May 29, 1967 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 23 km 0
Nov 8, 1963 EF3 63 km 0
Oct 22, 1954 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 66 km 0
Jun 2, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 93 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 10, 1980 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 9, 1980 EF2 95 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF2 75 km 0
May 7, 1976 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 13, 1970 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 58 km 0
May 12, 1969 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,236 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 6,236 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,966 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,589 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 3,320 91 km
2022 CHRISTINE 2,946 70 km
2020 T-10 UNIT 2,821 92 km
2019 TXARR-FY19-RX-TATTON SOUTH 2,641 93 km
2009 2009 C 10 2,504 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,468 90 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,280 92 km
2019 CAVASSO CREEK 2,047 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,869 90 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 89 km
2020 C-10 UNIT 1,670 100 km
2006 C-10 1,524 100 km
2022 LUCCAH 1,522 54 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,499 91 km
2019 GRETA 1,439 63 km
1985 UNNAMED 1,388 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,373 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in

Pettus has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (1.5").

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