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Shiner, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,284 Population 925/sq mi density
$95,380 Median Income $39,683 per capita
$219,800 Home Value $301,123 Zillow
$1,180 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 138 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,380 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,800 home value, $1,180/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Shiner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation375 ft (114 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density925/sq mi
Coordinates29.4337°N, 97.1736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGonzales County County
Nearest AirportVictoria Regional (VCT)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.2 / 100
Community Resilience16.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 26, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 108 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 78 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 99 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 99 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 80 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 115 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 97 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 101 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 99 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 93 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 119 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 98 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 98 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 95 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 103 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 113 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 94 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 94 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 76 km
Feb 9, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.4 98 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 1 115 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 160 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 281 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 83 km
2008 Ike Category 2 213 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 251 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 96 km
1999 Bret Category 3 275 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 269 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 212 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 282 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 165 km
1980 Allen Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 132 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 24, 1975 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 75 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 31 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 28, 1966 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 81 km 0
May 10, 2012 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 31, 2007 EF2 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 78 km
2011 DELHI 4,735 48 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 72 km
2011 BAILEY 3,136 77 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 69 km
2009 REESE LANE 1,888 77 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 62 km
2022 LUCCAH 1,522 86 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 71 km
2008 TOWER ROAD FIRE 1,164 72 km
2009 EL TORRO 1,108 72 km
1998 PRAUSE PRAIRIE 1,027 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in

Shiner has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").

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