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Alvarado, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Johnson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,424 Population 801/sq mi density
$71,296 Median Income $27,740 per capita
$206,800 Home Value $299,839 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
380 Violent Crime/100K 1,589 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,296 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,800 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Alvarado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation711 ft (217 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density801/sq mi
Coordinates32.4061°N, 97.2160°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0481 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.2 / 100
Community Resilience55.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

90 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 14 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 103 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 100 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 64 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 58 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 66 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 56 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 10 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 10 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 145 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 53 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 68 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 57 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 57 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 47 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 8 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 26 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 55 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 12 km
Nov 29, 2013 1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas M3.1 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

843 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,070 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 6, 1973 EF5 90 km 0
May 11, 1953 EF5 95 km 114
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 73 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 51 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 49 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 16 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 62 km 6
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 30 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 40 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 58 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 40 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 37 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 65 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 52 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 89 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 77 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 65 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 55 km
2011 C#491 3,616 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 41 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 94 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 66 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 51 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 41 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 38 km
2005 CARTER 1,898 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 53 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 35 km
2005 UNNAMED 1,183 81 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in

Alvarado has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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