Wortham, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Limestone County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
984 Population 494/sq mi density
$41,833 Median Income $22,355 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $202,913 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
480 Violent Crime/100K 672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $883/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wortham 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation474 ft (144 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density494/sq mi
Coordinates31.7902°N, 96.4616°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLimestone County County
Nearest AirportWaco Regional (ACT)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

64 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 98 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 124 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 123 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 109 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 102 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 127 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 116 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 123 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 107 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 127 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 129 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 127 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 102 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 104 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 124 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 123 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 123 km
May 16, 2009 1 km NW of Euless, Texas M3.0 132 km
Jan 23, 2013 6 km S of Coppell, Texas M3.0 133 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 280 km
2008 Ike Category 2 141 km
2005 Rita Category 3 267 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 295 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 143 fatalities, 1,199 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 98 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 70 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 67 km 2
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 94 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 94 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 45 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 72 km 6
Apr 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 87 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 86 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 87 km 2
May 27, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 75 km 1
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 34 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 56 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 99 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 67 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: S839 CONCORD ROBBINS (4,388 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 69 km
2011 C#491 3,616 30 km
2011 495 1,606 78 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 97 km
2011 507 1,121 77 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in

Wortham has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 48°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.3").

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