Arp, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,055 Population 403/sq mi density
$59,219 Median Income $24,749 per capita
$99,300 Home Value $170,237 Zillow
$1,023 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
301 Violent Crime/100K 501 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$59,219 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,300 home value, $1,023/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
301 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Arp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density403/sq mi
Coordinates32.2260°N, 95.0525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportTyler Pounds Regional (TYR)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %86.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0468 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 73 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 69 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 57 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 83 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 63 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 73 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 114 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 136 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 121 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 109 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 118 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 104 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 109 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 118 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 115 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 79 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 73 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 74 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 64 km
May 20, 2012 5 km W of Timpson, Texas M2.7 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 4 186 km
2008 Ike Category 2 138 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 255 km
2005 Rita Category 3 212 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 299 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 268 km
1983 Alicia Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 662 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 91 km 2
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 80 km 2
May 10, 2015 EF3 57 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 6, 2003 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 93 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 52 km 4
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 91 km 1
May 2, 1984 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 96 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 86 km 0
May 3, 1979 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 1, 1979 EF3 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 94 km
2011 502 8,344 57 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 32 km
2020 C-16/17/18/19 4,633 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,363 84 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 6 RX 4,123 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,929 84 km
2022 DCNF C-54/55 3,360 97 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 99 km
2010 BURNING 3,230 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,100 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,055 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,980 99 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 58 km
2020 COMP 1 AND 2 2,272 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,239 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,162 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,156 91 km
2011 547 2,146 65 km
2022 DCNF COMP 14 2,100 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in

Arp has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.4").

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