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Schulenburg, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Fayette County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,702 Population 1,035/sq mi density
$47,891 Median Income $24,775 per capita
$138,600 Home Value $381,403 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
854 Violent Crime/100K 1,468 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,891 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,600 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
854 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Schulenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 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 (11°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density1,035/sq mi
Coordinates29.6820°N, 96.9075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFayette County County
Nearest AirportWharton Regional (WHT)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.8 / 100
Community Resilience55.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 146 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 114 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 136 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 135 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 116 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 134 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 136 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 138 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 130 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 135 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 135 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 150 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 132 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 140 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 131 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 131 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 113 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 88 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 135 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 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 98 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 153 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 116 km
2008 Ike Category 2 178 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 230 km
2005 Rita Category 2 285 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 120 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 243 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 192 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 253 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

448 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 169 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 67 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 26 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 40 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 92 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 59 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 52 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 52 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 43 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 34 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 43 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 86 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 52 km
2009 EL TORRO 1,108 87 km
1998 PRAUSE PRAIRIE 1,027 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
March 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in

Schulenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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