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Yoakum, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · DeWitt County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,649
Population
1,233/sq mi density
$49,950
Median Income
$26,828 per capita
$134,100
Home Value
$208,034 Zillow
$887
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
335
Violent Crime/100K
1,694 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,950 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $887/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
335 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Yoakum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2932°N, 97.1470°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | DeWitt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Victoria Regional (VCT) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in |
Yoakum has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (2.1").