Sour Lake, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hardin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
2,162
Population
940/sq mi density
$73,190
Median Income
$31,073 per capita
$161,800
Home Value
$270,139 Zillow
$1,164
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
213
Violent Crime/100K
586 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,190 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,800 home value, $1,164/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Sour Lake 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. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1377°N, 94.4043°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in |
Sour Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.6").