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Shelbyville, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Shelby County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
187 Population 279/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
830 Violent Crime/100K 4,791 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
830 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelbyville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation294 ft (90 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates31.7593°N, 94.0772°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

33 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 33 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 37 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 48 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 23 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 43 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 83 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 104 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 77 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 33 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 14 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 94 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 103 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 44 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 10 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 93 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 27 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 33 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 77 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 32 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 96 km
2020 Delta Category 2 216 km
2019 Barry Category 1 300 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 263 km
2008 Ike Category 2 144 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 169 km
2005 Rita Category 3 140 km
2002 Lili Category 1 259 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 266 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 242 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 298 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 208 km
1985 Danny Category 1 236 km
1985 Juan Category 1 292 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 943 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 89 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 88 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 25 km 18
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 2, 1999 EF3 97 km 1
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 16 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 58 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 27, 1980 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RXCOMP89-90-93-115 (10,602 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 RXCOMP89-90-93-115 10,602 57 km
1994 AIRPORT 8,458 56 km
2011 502 8,344 84 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,146 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 82 km
2020 UNNAMED 5,104 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 23 km
2022 GOOBER HILL SOUTH 4,845 20 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,754 61 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 40 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 73 km
2022 THE 60S 4,538 98 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 62 km
2011 POWERLINE FIRE 4,490 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 62 km
2010 RX10COMP31-32-33-34 4,317 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,302 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,242 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in

Shelbyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.9").

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