Alba, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Rains County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
574 Population 547/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $28,310 per capita
$111,600 Home Value $342,200 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
591 Violent Crime/100K 984 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
591 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation435 ft (133 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density547/sq mi
Coordinates32.7867°N, 95.6325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRains County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience29.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 149 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 138 km
May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 142 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 143 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 118 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 119 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 148 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 126 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 54 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 122 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 129 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 124 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 124 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 146 km
Sep 30, 2012 1 km W of Irving, Texas M3.1 124 km
Jan 7, 2015 4 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.1 120 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 120 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 148 km
Jul 17, 2011 2 km ESE of Venus, Texas M3.0 142 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 253 km
2008 Ike Category 2 201 km
2005 Rita Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

621 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 38 fatalities, 1,265 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 91 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 69 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 90 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 96 km 10
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 49 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 42 km 2
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 78 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 96 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 23, 1979 EF3 72 km 0
May 5, 1978 EF3 56 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 5 km 0
Mar 3, 1970 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OLD MAGNOLIA (4,881 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 74 km
2003 POPS 4,475 95 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 58 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 99 km
2011 HENDERSON 475 1,379 90 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 56 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.4 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in

Alba has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.7").

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