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Stowell, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jefferson County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,984 Population 197/sq mi density
$124,500 Home Value $230,246 Zillow
70°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,904 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Stowell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation19 ft (6 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.0 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates29.7800°N, 94.3686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportJack Brooks Regional (BPT)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
64% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0385 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.39 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.1 / 100
Community Resilience64.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 256 km
2024 Beryl Category 1 167 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 169 km
2020 Laura Category 4 103 km
2020 Delta Category 3 108 km
2019 Barry Category 1 210 km
2008 Ike Category 2 52 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 245 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 21 km
2005 Rita Category 4 56 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 197 km
2002 Lili Category 3 201 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 260 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 89 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 20 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 15 km
1985 Juan Category 1 143 km
1985 Danny Category 1 162 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 100 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

662 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 832 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 88 km 0
Sep 12, 1961 EF4 65 km 8
Nov 7, 1957 EF4 71 km 1
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 35 km 0
Jan 24, 2023 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 65 km 0
Jan 1, 1999 EF3 26 km 0
Nov 21, 1992 EF3 74 km 0
May 20, 1984 EF3 98 km 0
May 20, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Jan 31, 1983 EF3 38 km 0
May 13, 1982 EF3 86 km 1
Dec 13, 1977 EF3 88 km 1
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 64 km 1
Oct 28, 1974 EF3 17 km 1
Apr 17, 1973 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 11, 1970 EF3 50 km 0
Sep 8, 1969 EF3 83 km 0
May 27, 1969 EF3 32 km 3
Mar 23, 1969 EF3 7 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE (18,392 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 LASBR-BIL-FY23-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 18,392 90 km
2007 08 UNIT 1 RX 16,981 19 km
2002 BAYOU COMPLEX 15,744 79 km
1993 PF UNIT 5 15,059 65 km
2010 MCR UNIT 2 RX 14,471 22 km
2000 E WHITES 2 13,996 22 km
2007 UNIT 5 13,959 68 km
2012 WF HOLIDAY 1-2 13,251 22 km
1990 U 2 PF 90 1 12,490 78 km
2005 UNIT 4 05 01 11,749 77 km
2003 UNNAMED 11,431 63 km
2005 RX UNIT 12 1117 2005 10,728 23 km
2011 SABINE WEST - 2011 (UNIT 3) 10,195 78 km
1997 WILD COW BAY 10,069 30 km
2020 TXMCR-FY20-RX-W 10,033 29 km
2014 PINTAIL 9,498 87 km
2023 H AND H COMPLEX 9,476 28 km
1992 UNNAMED 9,344 23 km
2003 UNIT 8 WILDFIRE 9,076 29 km
1987 U 1 PF 87 09 8,953 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in

Stowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (3.1").

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