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Pine Forest, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hardin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
376 Population 133/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $36,524 per capita
$119,900 Home Value $176,526 Zillow
$1,153 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
475 Violent Crime/100K 3,862 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $1,153/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
475 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates30.1751°N, 94.0353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportJack Brooks Regional (BPT)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience49.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 4, 2024.

Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 144 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 149 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 257 km
2024 Beryl Category 1 213 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 222 km
2020 Laura Category 4 71 km
2020 Delta Category 3 99 km
2019 Barry Category 1 188 km
2008 Ike Category 2 99 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 206 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 31 km
2005 Rita Category 3 37 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 249 km
2002 Lili Category 3 168 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 225 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 143 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 73 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 40 km
1985 Juan Category 1 140 km
1985 Danny Category 1 130 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 149 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

569 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 391 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1957 EF4 31 km 1
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 82 km 1
Jan 1, 1999 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
May 20, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 18 km 0
May 13, 1982 EF3 36 km 1
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 12, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 11, 1970 EF3 32 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 78 km 3
Mar 23, 1969 EF3 49 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 7, 1957 EF3 27 km 2
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TIGER ISLAND (30,959 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 TIGER ISLAND 30,959 83 km
2023 LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 18,392 63 km
2007 08 UNIT 1 RX 16,981 64 km
2002 BAYOU COMPLEX 15,744 63 km
1993 PF UNIT 5 15,059 43 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 84 km
2010 MCR UNIT 2 RX 14,471 58 km
2000 E WHITES 2 13,996 61 km
2007 UNIT 5 13,959 45 km
2012 WF HOLIDAY 1-2 13,251 61 km
1990 U 2 PF 90 1 12,490 57 km
2005 UNIT 4 05 01 11,749 56 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,431 49 km
2005 RX UNIT 12 1117 2005 10,728 62 km
2011 SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3) 10,195 51 km
1997 WILD COW BAY 10,069 50 km
2020 TXMCR-FY20-RX-W 10,033 54 km
2014 PINTAIL 9,498 60 km
2023 H AND H COMPLEX 9,476 39 km
1992 UNNAMED 9,344 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
February 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Pine Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and April the driest (3.7").

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