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South Mountain, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Coryell County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
295 Population 183/sq mi density
$60,938 Median Income $33,435 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $253,605 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 303 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,701 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, $988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
South Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,036 ft (316 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates31.4398°N, 97.6793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoryell County County
Nearest AirportDraughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (TPL)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.6 / 100
Community Resilience14.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 128 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 121 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 126 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 105 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 120 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 128 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 127 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 123 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 126 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 89 km
Jul 10, 2012 6 km NNE of Keene, Texas M2.8 118 km
Jun 2, 2009 1 km WNW of Cleburne, Texas M2.8 105 km
Jul 6, 2012 5 km NE of Keene, Texas M2.7 117 km
Oct 17, 2012 6 km WSW of Cedar Hill, Texas M2.7 139 km
Jul 13, 2012 1 km WSW of Briaroaks, Texas M2.7 123 km
Feb 4, 2016 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M2.7 128 km
Jun 12, 2011 4 km NNW of Plum Grove, Texas M2.7 109 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 137 km
Mar 10, 2013 6 km NNE of Godley, Texas M2.7 119 km
Mar 17, 2013 3 km S of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 287 km
2008 Ike Category 2 232 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 163 fatalities, 1,014 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 69 km 27
May 6, 1973 EF5 28 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 52 km 114
May 26, 1976 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 81 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 63 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF3 63 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 59 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 36 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 100 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 45 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 75 km 1
May 9, 1981 EF3 86 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 81 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 37 km 2
May 25, 1976 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRITTENBERG COMPLEX (21,391 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CRITTENBERG COMPLEX 21,391 19 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 89 km
2011 ROBINETTE 6,039 23 km
2011 UNNAMED 5,706 23 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 77 km
2011 C#491 3,616 94 km
2022 3 OAKS 3,294 62 km
2018 HARMAN ROAD 3,094 30 km
2009 OWL CREEK 2,376 17 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,236 27 km
2006 BROWNS CREEK RANGE 1,889 17 km
2008 LAMKIN 1,847 72 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,581 29 km
2011 CORYELL COMPLEX 1,572 40 km
2008 BERTRAM 1,567 79 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 72 km
2006 MONAHAM FIRE 1,484 79 km
2008 CR 208 1,483 68 km
2011 CENTER CITY 1,476 68 km
2018 FM 2005 1,465 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in

South Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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