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Avinger, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Marion County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
467 Population 239/sq mi density
$36,563 Median Income $20,019 per capita
$79,400 Home Value $159,606 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
226 Violent Crime/100K 565 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,563 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,400 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Avinger 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates32.8969°N, 94.5527°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Regional (MPS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.4 / 100
Community Resilience20.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 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 M4.8 109 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 110 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 104 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 120 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 104 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 143 km
Mar 29, 2025 13 km NNE of Wells, Texas M3.5 148 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 59 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 136 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 63 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 140 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 138 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 65 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 65 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 117 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 116 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 115 km
Jan 9, 2024 1 km S of Edgefield, Louisiana M2.8 149 km
Jan 11, 2024 6 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M2.8 145 km
Jan 31, 2013 7 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M2.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 169 km
2008 Ike Category 2 222 km
2005 Rita Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

693 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 660 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 79 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 87 km 2
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 65 km 1
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 28 km 1
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 23 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 7, 1989 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 1, 1988 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 93 km 1
May 3, 1979 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 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 11 km
2011 OLD MAGNOLIA 4,881 57 km
2003 POPS 4,475 71 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 46 km
2011 DIANA 2,863 32 km
2011 592 2,278 46 km
2011 PETERS CHAPEL 2,072 35 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,699 61 km
2011 HENDERSON 474 JOHNSON 1,594 96 km
2011 MARSHALL 1,583 58 km
2011 RELEASE 1,398 47 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,358 69 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,317 61 km
2005 MAPLE CREEK 1,223 70 km
2011 UNNAMED 1,046 54 km
1998 UNNAMED 724 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in

Avinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.5").

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