Appleby is a city in Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. Its population was 552 at the 2020 census. The community was named for James Appleby, a former auditor of the Houston, East and West Texas Railway.

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Living in Appleby

Work & commute in Appleby

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Most working residents leave Appleby for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Nacogdoches (45%), Lufkin (7%) and Houston (4%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Nacogdoches

45%

Lufkin

Houston

Dallas

1%Work in townlive and work in Appleby 11 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 32Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Appleby →

Health in Appleby

Compared with Texas

4better than TX·6worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 6▼ 5 close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind all close

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What stands out

7.8%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethTX 12.5% · better 13.5%Fewer uninsured adultsTX 19.1% · better 8.6%More adults with COPDTX 5.7% · worse

Care nearby

Nacogdoches Medical CenterNacogdoches · 5.3 mi · ER

Etchs Littlejacks PediatricsNacogdoches · 5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Appleby · CMS · HRSAHealth in Appleby →

Natural hazards in Appleby

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

1Does Appleby flood?paid flood claims since 2023 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 22 declared for Nacogdoches County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Appleby →

Climate in Appleby

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Appleby has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

61° / 39°Winter

77° / 54°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

78° / 55°Fall

How much snow does Appleby get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 17, with the last in spring around Mar 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Appleby →