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Sam Rayburn, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Augustine County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,163 Population 139/sq mi density
$80,500 Median Income $47,183 per capita
$232,000 Home Value $162,378 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
483 Violent Crime/100K 6,840 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$232,000 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sam Rayburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation238 ft (73 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density139/sq mi
Coordinates31.0773°N, 94.0255°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySan Augustine County County
Nearest AirportBeauregard Regional (DRI)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.9 / 100
Community Resilience9.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 100 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 100 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 110 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 89 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 107 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 136 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 98 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 45 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 75 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 57 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 76 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 92 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 125 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 134 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 95 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 94 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 105 km
Jan 19, 2024 5 km NNE of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.7 132 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km SW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.7 132 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 274 km
2020 Laura Category 4 70 km
2020 Delta Category 2 153 km
2019 Barry Category 1 240 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 221 km
2008 Ike Category 2 122 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 96 km
2005 Rita Category 3 65 km
2002 Lili Category 2 204 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 231 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 168 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 229 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 134 km
1985 Danny Category 1 175 km
1985 Juan Category 1 221 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 548 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 3, 1953 EF4 93 km 9
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 99 km 18
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 77 km 1
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 23 km 1
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 89 km 1
May 19, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 13, 1982 EF3 64 km 1
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 50 km 1
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Feb 11, 1965 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 27, 1961 EF3 89 km 2
Nov 16, 1957 EF3 81 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 66 km
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 15,017 43 km
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 25 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 39 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 27 km
2011 PIPELINE 7,167 69 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 20 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 30 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,044 86 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 14 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 19 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 44 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 32 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 91 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.4 in
February 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in Coldest

Sam Rayburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.2").

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