Riesel, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Falls County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,337
Population
321/sq mi density
$108,646
Median Income
$38,112 per capita
$142,500
Home Value
$263,986 Zillow
$1,139
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$108,646 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value, $1,139/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Riesel 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4761°N, 96.9431°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Falls County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waco Regional (ACT) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Riesel has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.8").