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Sheridan, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Colorado County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
172 Population 32/sq mi density
$47,063 Median Income $33,437 per capita
$128,600 Home Value $233,972 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 1,496 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$47,063 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan 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 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 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 (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation287 ft (87 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates29.5113°N, 96.6730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyColorado County County
Nearest AirportWharton Regional (WHT)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.9 / 100
Community Resilience40.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 22, 2025.

Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 124 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 146 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 145 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 126 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 143 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 140 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 145 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 148 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 145 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 145 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 142 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 149 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 141 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 141 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 123 km
Feb 19, 2024 0 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.4 142 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 144 km
Apr 10, 2021 10 km SSE of Smiley, Texas M3.4 98 km
Feb 17, 2024 4 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.2 139 km
May 28, 2021 3 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 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 69 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 123 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 276 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 109 km
2008 Ike Category 2 167 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 204 km
2005 Rita Category 3 271 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 104 km
1999 Bret Category 3 299 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 220 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 166 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 233 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

479 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 7 fatalities, 156 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 57 km 0
Sep 13, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 18 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 42 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 34 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 19, 1965 EF3 66 km 1
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 59 km 0
Oct 14, 1957 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 5, 1950 EF3 79 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 52 km 0
Feb 14, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
May 10, 2012 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 88 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 80 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 80 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 34 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 54 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 34 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 72 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 81 km
2008 TOWER ROAD FIRE 1,164 97 km
2009 EL TORRO 1,108 67 km
1998 PRAUSE PRAIRIE 1,027 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
March 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in

Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (2.4").

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