Anson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jones County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,765 Population 639/sq mi density
$44,538 Median Income $25,701 per capita
$58,600 Home Value $152,632 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
43 Violent Crime/100K 434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$44,538 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,600 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Anson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation1,730 ft (527 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density639/sq mi
Coordinates32.7545°N, 99.8962°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJones County County
Nearest AirportAbilene Regional (ABI)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.03"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.5 / 100
Community Resilience51.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jul 26, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M5.1 71 km
Jul 23, 2024 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.9 71 km
Feb 16, 2023 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.7 71 km
Jul 27, 2024 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.5 75 km
Jul 23, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.4 73 km
Sep 11, 2011 20 km NE of Snyder, Texas M4.3 82 km
Jul 25, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M4.0 74 km
Sep 22, 2023 8 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.9 75 km
Mar 13, 2011 32 km WNW of Rotan, Texas M3.8 86 km
Aug 17, 2022 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 72 km
Jul 30, 2024 15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.8 70 km
Jul 20, 2025 14 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.7 72 km
Jan 10, 2016 25 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.6 90 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km WSW of Westbrook, Texas M3.6 120 km
Aug 14, 2024 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 75 km
Oct 2, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.6 71 km
Sep 12, 2011 12 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 91 km
Jan 6, 2015 western Texas M3.5 91 km
Feb 3, 2023 16 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas M3.5 71 km
Jan 17, 2016 17 km NNE of Snyder, Texas M3.5 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 26, 1962 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 13, 1953 EF4 59 km 17
Apr 28, 1950 EF4 53 km 5
May 2, 2024 EF3 15 km 0
May 9, 2015 EF3 97 km 1
May 29, 1994 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 24, 1991 EF3 46 km 0
May 14, 1990 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 19, 1986 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 21, 1985 EF3 99 km 3
Oct 30, 1979 EF3 87 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 35 km 0
May 25, 1976 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 15, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 77 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
May 24, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 37 km 0
May 31, 1962 EF3 60 km 0
May 25, 1962 EF3 13 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG COUNTRY FIRE (209,352 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 BIG COUNTRY FIRE 209,352 48 km
2011 COOPER MOUNTAIN RANCH 157,855 72 km
2011 SWENSON 136,789 75 km
2011 WHITE HAT 71,857 83 km
2008 EIGHTY-TWO FIRE 31,611 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 28,633 71 km
2021 BUCK 18,671 53 km
2009 CEDAR MOUNTAIN 16,589 96 km
2022 SMOKE STACK LIGHTNING 14,602 51 km
2011 611 GAS PLANT 14,430 65 km
2009 BLACK 11,356 71 km
2011 MILLER CREEK 10,888 86 km
2022 MESQUITE HEAT 10,807 50 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,804 89 km
1997 THROCKMORTON 10,339 64 km
2011 ROCK CREEK 10,128 60 km
2003 JOHNSON RANCH 9,696 67 km
2011 JRM 8,870 89 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,936 84 km
2005 CROSSROADS 5,976 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in

Anson has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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