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Riesel, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Falls County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,337
Population
321/sq mi density
$108,646
Median Income
$38,112 per capita
$142,500
Home Value
$254,776 Zillow
$1,139
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
303 sunny days/yr
98
Violent Crime/100K
1,178 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 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. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in |
Riesel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").