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Smiley, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gonzales County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
533 Population 1,025/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $20,326 per capita
$69,500 Home Value $269,014 Zillow
$873 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
204 Violent Crime/100K 775 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,500 home value, $873/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Smiley 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 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 0.1 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 Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,025/sq mi
Coordinates29.2713°N, 97.6376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGonzales County County
Nearest AirportVictoria Regional (VCT)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

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

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Oct 20, 2011 14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.8 62 km
Jan 30, 2025 18 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.6 31 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M4.5 52 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M4.3 52 km
Sep 14, 2023 16 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M4.1 33 km
Apr 9, 1993 21 km NW of Pawnee, Texas M4.1 70 km
May 1, 2018 4 km SSE of Falls City, Texas M4.0 51 km
Feb 17, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.9 52 km
Apr 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.9 55 km
Feb 22, 2024 3 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.9 46 km
Jul 19, 2023 19 km E of Pleasanton, Texas M3.8 71 km
Feb 12, 2024 3 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 52 km
Feb 17, 2024 2 km S of Falls City, Texas M3.7 51 km
Jan 6, 2018 17 km SW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 66 km
Jun 16, 2019 5 km SE of Falls City, Texas M3.6 49 km
Jul 20, 1991 8 km SSW of Falls City, Texas M3.6 56 km
Feb 23, 2024 2 km ESE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 47 km
Jan 31, 2025 19 km ENE of Falls City, Texas M3.5 30 km
May 2, 2024 2 km E of Falls City, Texas M3.5 47 km
Jun 24, 2012 16 km ESE of Tilden, Texas M3.4 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 159 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 196 km
2020 Hanna Category 1 276 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 72 km
2008 Ike Category 2 262 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 295 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 104 km
1999 Bret Category 4 246 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 256 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 212 km
1980 Allen Category 2 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 112 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 5, 1968 EF3 81 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 20, 1967 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 25, 1966 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 9, 1966 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 22, 1961 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 1, 1953 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 21, 2022 EF2 42 km 0
May 3, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 19, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 53 km 0
Oct 30, 2015 EF2 52 km 0
May 10, 2012 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 21, 2007 EF2 37 km 0
Mar 31, 2007 EF2 75 km 0
May 13, 1994 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF2 1 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELHI (4,735 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 DELHI 4,735 63 km
2017 SALEM RD 1,672 77 km
2022 LUCCAH 1,522 77 km
2009 WILDERNESS RIDGE 1,278 98 km
2008 TOWER ROAD FIRE 1,164 66 km
2009 EL TORRO 1,108 96 km
2006 PURGATORY 1,004 80 km
2019 ZACATE 1,002 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in

Smiley has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (1.7").

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