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Shepherd, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · San Jacinto County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,124
Population
348/sq mi density
$48,368
Median Income
$23,589 per capita
$144,100
Home Value
$192,791 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
972
Violent Crime/100K
9,296 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,368 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,100 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
972 violent crimes/100K (156% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Shepherd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 186 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4862°N, 95.0113°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | San Jacinto County County |
| Nearest Airport | Conroe/North Houston Regional (CXO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in |
Shepherd has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.3").