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Wells, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nacogdoches County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
741 Population 386/sq mi density
$64,250 Median Income $21,182 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $216,735 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
954 Violent Crime/100K 2,629 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,250 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
954 violent crimes/100K (151% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wells enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation333 ft (101 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density386/sq mi
Coordinates31.4916°N, 94.9473°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNacogdoches County County
Nearest AirportNacogdoches A L Mangham Jr Regional (OCH)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.44"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.7 / 100
Community Resilience53.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 73 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 68 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 66 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 73 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 70 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 13 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 77 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 100 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 52 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 97 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 71 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 67 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 67 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 67 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 65 km
Dec 22, 2012 1 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.6 68 km
May 4, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M2.6 52 km
Jul 27, 2019 6 km SSW of Timpson, Texas M2.6 64 km
May 26, 2012 2 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.5 68 km
Mar 23, 2020 6 km NW of Timpson, Texas M2.5 69 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 1 264 km
2020 Laura Category 4 160 km
2020 Delta Category 2 249 km
2008 Ike Category 2 64 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 185 km
2005 Rita Category 3 137 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 217 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 255 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 188 km
1985 Danny Category 1 271 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 28 fatalities, 615 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2020 EF3 76 km 3
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 32 km 2
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 51 km 0
Dec 23, 2009 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 30, 2002 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 19, 1991 EF3 66 km 0
Jan 19, 1990 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 84 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 51 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 72 km 1
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 31, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 20 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 20, 1974 EF3 79 km 1
Jan 19, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TEXAS COMPLEX (19,100 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 EAST TEXAS COMPLEX 19,100 47 km
2011 502 8,344 25 km
2010 RX10COMP 63-64-65 7,353 74 km
2021 UNNAMED 7,272 37 km
2010 C 32 WFHF 6,451 36 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,827 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,187 36 km
2011 841 ARBOR 4,966 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,767 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 4,767 87 km
2022 ANF NORWOOD BLOCK B-C 4,753 67 km
1989 BIG CREEK 4,723 69 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 21 km
2024 ANF WHITE CITY COMP 35/36/37 RX 4,508 78 km
2011 POWERLINE FIRE 4,490 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,456 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 21 km
2010 RX10COMP31-32-33-34 4,317 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,302 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,242 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in

Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.4").

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