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Riverside, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Walker County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
915 Population 455/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $31,894 per capita
$192,900 Home Value $167,427 Zillow
$991 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
338 Violent Crime/100K 3,080 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, $991/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation193 ft (59 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density455/sq mi
Coordinates30.8483°N, 95.3989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalker County County
Nearest AirportConroe/North Houston Regional (CXO)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 150 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 149 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 97 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 139 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 117 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 148 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 148 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 148 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 145 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 118 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 149 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 1 182 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 230 km
2020 Laura Category 4 195 km
2020 Delta Category 2 250 km
2008 Ike Category 2 19 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 171 km
2005 Rita Category 3 130 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 284 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 169 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 187 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 149 km
1985 Danny Category 1 275 km
1985 Juan Category 1 288 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 24 fatalities, 334 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 21 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 66 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 88 km 1
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 92 km 2
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 59 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 77 km 0
Oct 22, 1957 EF3 78 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 95 km 0
May 16, 1953 EF3 46 km 1
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 41 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 49 km
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 51 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 51 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENT 86-87 5,501 30 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 50 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,033 39 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 49 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 49 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 46 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 79 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 44 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,215 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,195 38 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 69 km
2022 UNNAMED 4,072 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
March 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Riverside has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.8").

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