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Sunrise Shores, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
650 Population 1,806/sq mi density
$37,462 Median Income $22,609 per capita
$52,300 Home Value $200,785 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
168 Violent Crime/100K 5,223 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,462 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunrise Shores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation376 ft (115 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density1,806/sq mi
Coordinates32.1792°N, 95.5075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 29, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 111 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 106 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 96 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 120 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 101 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 150 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 89 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 150 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 120 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 131 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 149 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km E of Irving, Texas M2.9 148 km
Dec 5, 2009 7 km S of Midlothian, Texas M2.9 143 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 116 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 111 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 110 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 102 km
May 9, 2015 7 km NE of Irving, Texas M2.7 150 km
Feb 24, 2013 6 km SSW of Oak Leaf, Texas M2.7 132 km
May 4, 2015 6 km W of University Park, Texas M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 228 km
2008 Ike Category 2 133 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 277 km
2005 Rita Category 3 230 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 278 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 462 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 49 km 2
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 87 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 42 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 28 km 2
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 43 km 4
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 66 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 45 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 3 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 51 km 0
May 14, 1969 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 502 (8,344 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 502 8,344 73 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 65 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 84 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 84 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 80 km
2021 C-40/42 3,157 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,980 95 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 88 km
2020 COMP 1 AND 2 2,272 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,267 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,239 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,162 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,156 92 km
2011 547 2,146 68 km
2022 DCNF COMP 14 2,100 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,878 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,810 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
July 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in

Sunrise Shores has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.0").

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