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Avery, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Bowie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
982 Population 1,034/sq mi density
$55,278 Median Income $27,430 per capita
$158,100 Home Value $212,058 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,089 Violent Crime/100K 3,267 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,278 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,089 violent crimes/100K (187% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Avery enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,034/sq mi
Coordinates33.5512°N, 94.7801°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBowie County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.8 / 100
Community Resilience50.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.5 on Jan 18, 2025.

Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 122 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 144 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 118 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 144 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 130 km
Apr 22, 2005 17 km N of Swink, Oklahoma M3.0 80 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 131 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 127 km
Nov 10, 2013 24 km NNE of Wright City, Oklahoma M2.5 81 km
Apr 15, 2021 10 km SW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 233 km
2008 Ike Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 39 fatalities, 565 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 97 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 90 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 63 km 3
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 80 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 29 km 1
May 4, 1960 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 88 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 59 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 67 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 55 km 1
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 25 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 91 km 5
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 22, 1972 EF3 39 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 80 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 89 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 88 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 77 km
2022 MCWA NE RX 5,063 87 km
2022 CARTER CREEK WEST 4,791 76 km
2003 POPS 4,475 22 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,439 85 km
2023 RX MCWA LINSON 4,068 85 km
2022 N BEE ROUGH RX 4,052 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,044 85 km
2020 MCWA LINSON 4,007 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,853 77 km
2024 RX BUFFALO CREEK / JACK 3,591 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,520 87 km
2019 RX - MCWA WEST 3,493 85 km
2024 RX HOLLY CREEK 3,450 82 km
2022 MCWA WEST 3,441 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in

Avery has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.6").

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