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Plantersville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Grimes County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
551 Population 278/sq mi density
$100,192 Median Income $36,185 per capita
$236,000 Home Value $362,873 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 11.9% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$100,192 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,000 home value, $943/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Plantersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density278/sq mi
Coordinates30.3343°N, 95.8641°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrimes County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.1 / 100
Community Resilience24.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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 Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 141 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 145 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 144 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 142 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 116 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 171 km
2020 Laura Category 4 237 km
2020 Delta Category 2 264 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 229 km
2008 Ike Category 2 64 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 169 km
2005 Rita Category 3 170 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 217 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 163 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 151 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 158 km
1985 Juan Category 1 299 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 486 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 88 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 86 km 3
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 45 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 83 km 1
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 99 km 1
Sep 11, 1961 EF3 95 km 0
May 10, 1959 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 27 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 12 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 22 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 64 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 6 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 35 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 29 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 29 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 36 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 64 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 28 km
2020 BIGWOODS C81/86 3,979 65 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 29 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 29 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,796 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 22 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 111-112 3,238 75 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 87 km
2021 BIGWOODS C-80/85 3,135 61 km
2010 RX BURN C-61 WMA 3,103 36 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 22-23-24 3,012 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in Coldest

Plantersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.6").

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