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Sealy, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Austin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,933 Population 592/sq mi density
$57,237 Median Income $27,884 per capita
$222,200 Home Value $374,870 Zillow
$1,200 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
167 Violent Crime/100K 1,835 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,237 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$222,200 home value, $1,200/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sealy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation181 ft (55 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates29.7641°N, 96.1622°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAustin County County
Nearest AirportSugar Land Regional (SGR)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience39.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 7, 2021 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.2 147 km
Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 82 km
May 12, 2019 18 km N of Yorktown, Texas M3.1 144 km
Feb 3, 2019 13 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M3.0 144 km
Mar 4, 2019 11 km SE of Cuero, Texas M3.0 130 km
Jan 1, 2024 18 km S of Gonzales, Texas M3.0 133 km
Aug 19, 2022 11 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.9 142 km
May 17, 2019 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.9 143 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 97 km
Jun 16, 2022 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.8 137 km
Jan 4, 1995 1 km NW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.7 84 km
Jul 22, 2023 13 km ENE of Smiley, Texas M2.6 140 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 83 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 60 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 148 km
Apr 29, 2021 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.5 137 km
Jul 6, 2022 17 km E of Smiley, Texas M2.5 136 km
May 4, 2019 14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 142 km
May 5, 2019 14 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 142 km
May 15, 2019 12 km ESE of Smiley, Texas M2.5 143 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 54 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 116 km
2020 Laura Category 4 276 km
2020 Delta Category 3 272 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 297 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 162 km
2008 Ike Category 2 110 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 164 km
2005 Rita Category 3 215 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 148 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 171 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 129 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 180 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 64 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

684 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 526 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 85 km 0
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 5, 1986 EF3 66 km 2
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 85 km 1
Mar 8, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 89 km 0
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 12, 1968 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 9 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 9 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 39 km 0
Sep 22, 1965 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 38 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RILEY ROAD (18,999 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 RILEY ROAD 18,999 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 92 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 64 km
2020 C-38/39/40 4,708 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,014 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 3,972 96 km
2010 RX BURN C 36 39 3,832 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 91 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 30 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,832 98 km
2021 C-8/9 2,722 90 km
2024 SHNF COMP 39/40 RX 2,480 96 km
2024 SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX 2,292 98 km
2010 COMPARTMENTS 1/4 RX 2,252 91 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 70 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 6-7-8-9 2,136 91 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 31 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 18-19 1,851 98 km
2010 C 30 WMA 1,739 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 74°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 3.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in

Sealy has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (2.3").

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